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The Motley Fool May 16, 2006 Rich Duprey |
Escala Trades Up Investors buy into the stamp-and-coin auction house's claim that it avoided criminal charges, but perhaps the more prudent choice would be to allow this to unfold for better or worse and avoid the chance of getting a cancelled stamp as an investment. |
The Motley Fool March 19, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Escala Investors Lose Again Investors who felt swindled by the stamp-trading scandal that rocked Escala last year have had their hopes of recouping some of their losses blocked -- at least temporarily. The stamp-trading outfit gets protection as parent company Afinsa files for bankruptcy. |
The Motley Fool May 24, 2006 Rich Duprey |
Escala's Canceled Stamp As the Spanish stamp-trading scandal unfolds, the future of Escala's U.S. business becomes increasingly uncertain. It appears that U.S. investors are oblivious to the very clear and present danger Escala poses. |
The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Escala's Ephemeral Value Targeted by Spanish authorities, the coin-and-stamp trading firm inches closer to liquidation. Today, the stock sits at $4 a share, just about where it traded immediately after the scandal broke, despite the greater clarity available to investors. |
The Motley Fool May 11, 2006 Rich Duprey |
Is Escala Licked? The coin and stamp auction house isn't licked, but investors, don't put a bid in for it just yet. |
The Motley Fool January 9, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Nasdaq Stamps Out Escala The fraud-tarred stamp-and-coin stock finally gets a delisting notice. |
The Motley Fool June 6, 2006 Rich Duprey |
Gavel Falls on Escala The SEC launches a formal probe of operations at the stamp and coin trading company. Investors who continue to buy this stock where so much uncertainty remains are not investing at all, but rather gambling. |
The Motley Fool September 15, 2006 Rich Duprey |
Escala's Spanish Inquisition As investigations intensify, the auction house severs ties with its Spanish parent, Afinsa. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool May 10, 2006 Rich Duprey |
Escala Is Stamped Out The company's stock falls more than 50% after a raid by Spanish authorities. This should stamp indelibly on investors' minds the notion that any deal that seems too good to be true probably is. |
The Motley Fool February 6, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Escala Execs Trade Stamps for Stripes With Afinsa bankrupt and a direct link now established between it and Escala, the probability of the latter's assets being seized to repay Spanish investors defrauded by the scheme seems increasingly likely. |
The Motley Fool November 22, 2005 Rich Duprey |
A Glorified Confidence Game? Relying on its ability to find ever greater numbers of "investors" in its stamp business, Spanish company Afinsa seems to be running a glorified pyramid scheme, promising current investors guaranteed rates of return. What happens when the mania turns south? |
The Motley Fool December 21, 2006 Rich Duprey |
Escala's Rally Before the Fall Despite a recent all-clear, much remains unsaid and in need of investigation at the stamp and coin trading house. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool January 25, 2006 Rich Duprey |
Escala Scales New Heights The stamp and coin trading outfit's stock surges to record levels. |
The Motley Fool November 14, 2005 Rich Duprey |
Escala's Smart Acquisitions The collectibles company continues to grow on the strength of buyouts that play to its strengths. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Rich Duprey |
Greg Manning Bids for Higher Profits The stamp and coin auctioneer missed its targets, but it is still an attractive investment at current prices. |
The Motley Fool September 30, 2005 Rich Duprey |
Auction House Rolls Out New Identity Greg Manning Auctions changes its name, headquarters, and executives. Since the announcement two days ago, Escala's shares have risen some 4% on higher volume, a suggestion that investors are shrugging off the moves. |
The Motley Fool September 14, 2004 David Meier |
2 Auctioneers Buy Low, Sell High Simple businesses tend to be easy to understand. They also tend to be considered boring. That has the potential to lead to excellent returns. Find out whether these two auctioneers fit the mold. |
The Motley Fool October 1, 2004 David Meier |
Fear Collects at Greg Manning Questions about the auction company lead to a drop in the stock price. Does fear create an opportunity? |
BusinessWeek April 26, 2004 Gene Marcial |
Higher Bids At Greg Manning Auctions Greg Manning auctions deals in rare coins, stamps, and other collectibles, but its stock is also a rarity. It rocketed from 2.10 last June to 16.19 on Apr. 14. |
The Motley Fool February 11, 2005 Lawrence Meyers |
Are Auction Houses on the Block? Mega-auctioneer eBay could turn the auction house business upside down. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
Getting Good Deals At Auctions Whether you're buying a piece of jewelry for your girl or a new car, no guy likes to pay full price. Here are the basics so that you can get started in the world of auctions. |
Fast Company January 2002 Christine Canabou |
Special Delivery Back in April 2000, Canada Post inaugurated a program called Picture Postage. Who needs a stamp featuring Pierre Trudeau or Queen Elizabeth? In Canada, all you need is a G-rated photo and CAN$24.95, and the post office will create stamps that feature you, your kids, or your pets... |