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A1DO67AMIRJH4I
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B0042WLBPA
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Thomas G. Dexter
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Very good quality of materials and workmanship. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because it has two locking clasps on the lid making it more difficult to open. It seems to be designed for people with three hands. Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.
| 4
|
Good box
| 1,395,360,000
|
03 21, 2014
|
A1DO67AMIRJH4I
|
B0088PUEPK
| null |
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0,
0
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Great. Slid it in, screwed it down, inserted my recovery discs, followed on-screen instructions and I had my computer back in a very short time. It has been installed for a month or two now, and is still working flawlessly.
| 5
|
Great
| 1,385,078,400
|
11 22, 2013
|
A1DO67DTW6U4V9
|
B000NVW1LM
| null |
[
4,
7
] |
Even though the product says "Stops leaks" I used it to soak the rubber bushings on my leaf springs to stop them from squeaking on my truck. The product has a video showing you to do such. It was supposed to chemicaly react with the old rubber and stop it from further breaking down, therefore no more squeeking. It may work for you, it just didn't work for me. Oh well.
| 1
|
Didn't work.
| 1,323,475,200
|
12 10, 2011
|
A1DO67DTW6U4V9
|
B000QZU7DO
|
boxer
|
[
0,
0
] |
This album is short and sweet. Definitely not the cookie cutter mold of most modern generic punk rock. Three different vocalists and songs that run the gamut of tempos and emotion. Fast, slow, killer break downs, raw garage DIY sound. When it's over, you want to hear the whole thing all over again. A must have!
| 5
|
I Want More Frownies!
| 1,386,115,200
|
12 4, 2013
|
A1DO67DTW6U4V9
|
B0062AX4SW
|
boxer
|
[
0,
0
] |
I bought this same grille for my 06 Ram. It was not glossy, but flat black. The fit was okay but when I reached 55mph , there was an annoying loud whistle coming from the front of my truck. The faster I drove, the louder it got. Sometimes it even changed pitch depending on the wind hitting it. I mean it was LOUD. I put my stock grille back on and the whistle was cured. This was definitly not tested in a wind tunnel.
| 1
|
Whistle while you drive
| 1,325,030,400
|
12 28, 2011
|
A1DO67OMDZ8BD5
|
B0000E1VQY
|
KathyHH
|
[
0,
0
] |
Ordered it late on Friday night and had it SUNDAY morning! Post office working for Amazon on the weekends over the holidays! Product is nice and sturdy - much better than the one I had previously!
| 5
|
Great Service
| 1,387,238,400
|
12 17, 2013
|
A1DO67OMDZ8BD5
|
B0044B7EWS
|
KathyHH
|
[
9,
9
] |
I don't normally write reviews but decided to on this product. I received it on time and loved the fabric. It is reversible (which I didn't know) and made very well. For some reason I was struggling with understanding how to put the straps on the bottom cushion. I could not understand the explanation in the instructions - my husband couldn't either (he isn't as patient as I am). I called the manufacturer three times - each time an operator answered and I was directed to voice mail where I left a message with my name and number. After no return call, in my third message I threatened to return the cover and post a negative review on Amazon. Still no response. They must have been THAT confident about their product. I don't know what changed but I was finally able to get it on - whether it's their way of doing it, I don't know, but it works! It fits really well. I have a Labrador and am fostering another dog right now - a Lab/Golden Retriever mix and when the dogs jump in the car, the cover stays in place. The dogs don't slip around - microfiber side up. So, it's a great product and while I don't like the manufacturer I love the cover and am going to order the bucket seat covers now!
| 5
|
Great Seat Protector for Dogs!
| 1,332,115,200
|
03 19, 2012
|
A1DO67OMDZ8BD5
|
B006T0BNS8
|
KathyHH
|
[
1,
1
] |
I wanted an exercise ball that was made from a strong, durable material and I got it with this ball! It was delivered in a timely manner and is perfect for my needs. Would definitely order again.
| 5
|
Great Quality
| 1,402,876,800
|
06 16, 2014
|
A1DO67P5WANA5G
|
0399157182
|
Maryann Masterson
|
[
0,
0
] |
I love Moriarty's writing: engrossing, well-written stories with engaging characters. She is not for readers who want fiction that is meaty and meaningful (these are really people who feel guilty reading fiction) but for those who appreciate an excellent story told well.
| 5
|
Great story!
| 1,391,558,400
|
02 5, 2014
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
0061243582
|
R. Miller
|
[
0,
0
] |
Kept the reader entertained for hours.Oh, and my son liked it too!
| 5
|
Very, very cool book...
| 1,190,764,800
|
09 26, 2007
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
0764542222
|
R. Miller
|
[
2,
4
] |
Best book on the subject but spends a lot of time on stuff 90% of us will never use.
| 4
|
Helpful
| 1,190,764,800
|
09 26, 2007
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
1414339364
|
R. Miller
|
[
2,
3
] |
A bit of background. While I didn't grow up Amish (my father did), I did grow up in a hard core, ultra conservative Mennonite church largely comprised of ex-Amish who held on to many of their Amish thought processes. I left home against my parents and church's wishes, pretty much condemned to hell as I left. I was excommunicated just before I left but somehow found myself back in a similar church. After being excommunicated (or kicked out as we aptly called it) two more times, I gave up on those churches. Throughout my first 20 years as a hard core Mennonite I learned to lie and deceive to the point I almost didn't even know what was truth, my entire life was a lie.After I managed to extract myself from the clutches of those Mennonite churches I began a quest to find truth, to live truth. But I was bitter to the core and that bitterness kept me from much truth. As the bitterness ebbed, the truth flowed into my heart. But in the process I developed a very low tolerance for anything besides gritty, raw truth. Not to say that I wanted this truth delivered in an abrasive manner, I just wanted truth.The popular romanticizing of the Amish grated on these values. Amish fluff fiction makes me sputter. People pouring out their adulation of the Amish and Mennonites stirs contemptuous feelings from me. Look, there is a ton of good about these folks. I know that firsthand. But it ain't all pretty quilts and shoo-fly pie. There is also some horse manure involved here. Let's just be honest about them and let the chips fall where they may.Then along came Ira Wagler's book, Growing Up Amish: A Memoir. A breathe of fresh air. Gritty truth delivered respectfully. Letting the chips fall where they may. Honesty instead of flattery. All by an insider without an axe to grind. Just good stuff all the way around.So to all you fans of the Amish, be fans. They are wonderful people with some awesome aspects to their culture. But do yourself a favor and don't feed on Amish related pablum. Get the real stuff. Like this book.So yeah, if you want to learn about the Amish, this is a must read. But it's also a must read for anyone who has struggled to leave a "tight" religious group. There is stuff in this book that you will connect with. Stuff that will stir things in your soul. And you will be better for it.If that wasn't enough, it's an interesting read. Ira tells a good story. Of course, if you are an uppity kind of person who thinks their crap don't smell, you might not like the book because he doesn't always use perfect formal grammar. But do yourself a favor and get off your pedestal and read a good, earthy story for a change. Just spare us your sniveling afterwards. For all the rest of you decent folks, buy it and enjoy it for what it is. An interesting peek into the mindset of an Amish boy who couldn't stay Amish.
| 5
|
The Perfect Antidote to Amish Fluff Fiction, And So Much More
| 1,320,624,000
|
11 7, 2011
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
1556529538
|
R. Miller
|
[
0,
0
] |
My 12 year old son worked hard at my place of business and used part of the money he earned to purchase this book. He has spent many hours building the contraptions in this book, and many more modifying them into his own designs.Just today told me that when he has kids he is not going to buy them electronic gaming consoles, but will rather buy them this book and some supplies. (My son doesn't have any electronic gaming consoles either.)
| 5
|
Great Book For A Creative Mind
| 1,320,969,600
|
11 11, 2011
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
1881273571
|
R. Miller
|
[
2,
15
] |
Some good stuff but some of it is psycho-babble that only exists in the minds of the authors.
| 3
|
OK Book
| 1,190,764,800
|
09 26, 2007
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B000022482
|
R. Miller
|
[
3,
3
] |
I spent a lot of time looking into my grinder purchase. I am not wealthy and can only afford to buy it once.This is the best I could find in it's class.
| 5
|
Best in Class
| 1,190,764,800
|
09 26, 2007
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B0000D8CU7
|
R. Miller
|
[
1,
1
] |
This is my second one. The first one quit working after only 4 months.But hey, it did it's job and STOPPED a voltage spike that a competing brand plugged into the same outlet never caught. So I am impressed.Unless you are into very high end surge protectors, an auto reset is a sign of a cheap unit. So I was happy to see my unit blow and quit working.
| 5
|
Best bang for the buck...
| 1,190,764,800
|
09 26, 2007
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B0006GRQ78
|
R. Miller
|
[
0,
0
] |
Fits the Crickett perfectly. Makes a nice add on for the kid who has a Crickett. It has decent build quality.
| 5
|
Decent Build
| 1,358,380,800
|
01 17, 2013
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B0007WK8XA
|
R. Miller
|
[
3,
3
] |
Quality is OK, not the best case Milwaukee sells, but OK.But beware, it does NOT fit the Magnum grinders even if Amazon is upselling it with the Magnum grinder. Not cool Amazon, not cool.
| 3
|
DOES NOT FIT MAGNUM GRINDERS!
| 1,190,764,800
|
09 26, 2007
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B0007WK92K
|
R. Miller
|
[
2,
2
] |
To put my Milwaukee Magnum grinder in you have to remove the grinder wheel and the guard. At least that is what tech support at Milwaukee told me after I called them. That is totally uncool!
| 3
|
Good quality but...
| 1,191,801,600
|
10 8, 2007
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B0007WK92U
|
R. Miller
|
[
2,
2
] |
It's Milwaukee! What else needs to be said? Milwaukee's PLASTIC cases are made better than most other company's metal tool cases.
| 5
|
Great case for a great tool.
| 1,190,764,800
|
09 26, 2007
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B0007Z6D86
|
R. Miller
|
[
0,
0
] |
I bought one a couple years ago for my Dewalt saw. Now I bought two more to mount misc. items on. I bolted the items to a piece of plywood and then bolted this bracket to the bottom of the plywood. Works very nicely.
| 5
|
Handy and well built
| 1,358,380,800
|
01 17, 2013
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B0009NZ6JS
|
R. Miller
|
[
1,
1
] |
Buy these knives if you want maximum value for your money. if you are OK with good looking, but not high class looking knives, and if you want super sharp, good quality knives.Do not buy them if you need a real classy knife. These aren't. They look good enough, but they are not your classy steak knife that you would want to use with your fine china. Do not buy them if you want a super ridged blade. There is a wee bit of flex in these blades. If this amount of flex causes you problems you have serious problems with your cooking. Your steaks are probably too tough for your dog.I am absolutely delighted with this purchase.
| 5
|
Great Knives IF...
| 1,358,380,800
|
01 17, 2013
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B000B6DKIC
|
R. Miller
|
[
0,
0
] |
Got it for my Motorola V325i. It is perfect and the price here on Amazon rocks.
| 5
|
SWEET little charger
| 1,191,801,600
|
10 8, 2007
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B000FKBF22
|
R. Miller
|
[
5,
7
] |
For the money this is one of the cheapest built tool cases I own. Poor case for a great tool.
| 3
|
Poor Constuction
| 1,190,764,800
|
09 26, 2007
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B000SUI2H0
|
R. Miller
|
[
6,
6
] |
I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I bought this scope. The specs and reviews were good but it is definitely not a high end scope. I am very happy with it. The quality of construction is very good. It seems where they cut costs (at this price costs have to be cut) is in the finish. The edges and the overall finish is not as smooth as the higher end scopes. It's still very nice, but definitely not at the same level. But the performance seems to be top shelf. I didn't have the budget for a higher end scope so I was looking for this exact level of build. I am very happy with the scope and it is an excellent value for the money.
| 5
|
Decent Scope, Awesome Value
| 1,358,380,800
|
01 17, 2013
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B001EYH3AG
|
R. Miller
|
[
0,
0
] |
Works great, installs easily, and looks fantastic. At first I was put off by the price until I priced the rings I wanted. This is a few dollars less and it eliminates one joint. Eliminating joints is always good.
| 5
|
Sweet Setup
| 1,358,380,800
|
01 17, 2013
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B001S4OTS6
|
R. Miller
|
[
0,
0
] |
Bought one for at home and loved it so I bought one for work. I use the one at work a lot and it gets moved around my desk a lot. But it's not banged around or dropped. I love the layout and design. But I have had a couple problems with the one at work.1. 8 months - One of the flip out legs on the keyboard broke.2. 18 months - The rubber on the mouse scroll wheel came off.I liked it so much I bought another one a month or so ago. But yesterday the mouse quit working. I replaced the battery and it worked again for a little while but was quite warm. And then it quit working again. I pulled the batteries out and they were hot. I went through 4 sets of batteries in a matter of 3 hours before I gave up. These were fresh, quality batteries. I dug out the old mouse and it is working fine. The one I just bought is on the way back to Amazon for replacement.I am sure this was just a bad mouse and it would not keep me from buying another set just like this.
| 4
|
Love this keyboard & mouse... but...
| 1,315,872,000
|
09 13, 2011
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B004Q3QUMO
|
R. Miller
|
[
0,
0
] |
I love the Tovolo spatula. I used it to stir a soup, to flip eggs in the skillet, as well as the traditional scraping jobs. Works beautifully!
| 5
|
Love this!
| 1,358,380,800
|
01 17, 2013
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B007JT68BA
|
R. Miller
|
[
0,
0
] |
This is a nice calendar but the pictures aren't as nice as some years. This is the best one I could find this year. Of coursse, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder right?
| 4
|
Nice Calendar
| 1,358,380,800
|
01 17, 2013
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B008HHSW0S
|
R. Miller
|
[
0,
0
] |
Willow is my favorite story ever! She is a young girl who has grown up secluded from real life and thrust into the real world at the shocking death of her mother. As she integrates into the real world it makes for some funny and some not so funny happenings!I'd love to visit a farm run like Willow did where everything is home made!It is truly one of a kind!Will she make it through her grief all in one piece? Poor dear!This is a series story and I know we have many more exciting things to take place!Looking forward to the rest of the story!Written by Mrs. Miller
| 5
|
The Best story ever!!!
| 1,341,878,400
|
07 10, 2012
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B00941RCV6
|
R. Miller
|
[
1,
1
] |
Once again Allen provides excellent value for the money. This is the third Allen case I have purchased and I have been pleased with them all.
| 5
|
Good Quality
| 1,358,380,800
|
01 17, 2013
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B009KHHELW
|
R. Miller
|
[
0,
0
] |
I get a chuckle out of reviews that grumble about the show being staged. Of course it is! That's how reality shows are. To complain about reality shows being staged is like watched a war movie and complaining that people got killed.The characters themselves are the real deal and seem like good folks.
| 5
|
Love This Show!
| 1,358,380,800
|
01 17, 2013
|
A1DO67SUDIM4E4
|
B00DRKNLEM
|
R. Miller
|
[
9,
9
] |
I like the box. An unpretentious cardboard box the said "We put our money where it counts, into your light." That may not be true, but that's how it made me feel.Then I opened the box. My jaw dropped. I thought I got the wrong light, it was so tiny. But this was the correct light. I inserted a new battery and screwed on the tail cap. Everything spoke quality. The fit, the finish, and the ultra smooth way the tail cap went on. Without reading the instructions I figured out the basic operation of the light. It's intuitive and simple. The instructions are easy to understand and are useful for the more advanced features of this light.I keep picking it up and just looking at it with a silly grin on my face. So does my flashlight addict son. We are totally in love with this little light. The form is wonderful without excessive tacti-cool look. I can tell already it doesn't have a long piercing beam. There is a place for that, but that wasn't what I was after.I can get kind of jaded and cynical about the stuff I use in life but now and then I find a product that wows me and that I get enthusiastic over. This is one of them!Additional comments on May 30, 2014: I use this little jewel almost every day. On Sunday I was chatting with a friend who bought the same light and we agreed that we would instantly replace it with the same thing if we lost ours. I seriously had no idea how much this little light would enhance and simplify my life. I feel kinda foolish raving about this light this way but it really is all that.
| 5
|
I am blown away!
| 1,377,216,000
|
08 23, 2013
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A1DO67W2POFV2G
|
0761167463
|
Kendall C.
|
[
0,
0
] |
These calendars give our employees great motivation and a positive attitude first thing in the morning! I would recommend this seller, fast shipping! Thank you
| 5
|
I love these calendars!!
| 1,373,328,000
|
07 9, 2013
|
A1DO685UVI6GA
|
B008220C92
|
WILLIAM BATTAILE
|
[
0,
0
] |
Good movie,keeps you going. One of Ethan Hawkes best by far!!! Like I said last time IWDG--no more required!@ word!
| 4
|
Ex. for Ethan Hawke
| 1,362,700,800
|
03 8, 2013
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A1DO685UVI6GA
|
B008HTXSI2
|
WILLIAM BATTAILE
|
[
0,
0
] |
Good 4stars----works--last Samsung battery boug. came with new Samsung phone /T-Moible????in [2006] did go to battery haven in Feb.2012# thats 6 yers! dcs^ still have 2006 Sam..phone. just keeps going &goin like a bunny. If it works keep it & it came w/ T-M ph. serv. all for $25.00 plus tax! no 4g.-or 5g.for I-phone---$600.00--$800.00 dum not$25.00 plus taxs*** works 2006 Samsung SGH-T-209 better go will give lifetime AGE!
| 4
|
4stars i like it,it works!
| 1,362,700,800
|
03 8, 2013
|
A1DO686J9WW0XO
|
B000AX13US
|
Amanda Biles
|
[
0,
0
] |
This is the best can opener ever. This is a great quality product and I love that it doesn't leace a sharp edge.
| 5
|
I love it.
| 1,395,273,600
|
03 20, 2014
|
A1DO686J9WW0XO
|
B00D7NH6WC
|
Amanda Biles
|
[
0,
0
] |
Good quality. Met my needs. Hard to tell what color it truly is until you receive it. It's a little darker than I wanted but still worked well.
| 4
|
Satisifed.
| 1,395,273,600
|
03 20, 2014
|
A1DO68AP5EJ6V6
|
1621365484
|
Tristyn Fox
|
[
1,
1
] |
Amazing! Life changing. Everyone needs to read this book. I'm going to read it again. It sets you free! Excellent!
| 5
|
Life changing!
| 1,400,284,800
|
05 17, 2014
|
A1DO68AP5EJ6V6
|
B00702PZME
| null |
[
0,
0
] |
I personally use this when I'm bored.....but I still learn a lot from it....I really think it's fun though.I suggest it for people who are really bored.....
| 4
|
pretty fun
| 1,331,856,000
|
03 16, 2012
|
A1DO68AP5EJ6V6
|
B0086700CM
| null |
[
0,
0
] |
I personally love this app and play it whenever I can. I was counting down the days till temple run came out for kindle fire. But one thing disappointed me......I don't know if it's my kindle fire or the app, but whenever I tried to jump, it wouldn't jump. If u have this problem, delete the app and then reinstall it!
| 4
|
BUY IT NOW!!!!!
| 1,342,396,800
|
07 16, 2012
|
A1DO68EGEXLHP5
|
1596844361
|
allanacox
|
[
2,
4
] |
One of the best books you'll read all year. His story-telling ability to makes you feel like you've known him your whole life. Great writing. We've told all your friends about this book and they are Todd Starnes fans now too!.
| 5
|
now thats good stuff
| 1,280,448,000
|
07 30, 2010
|
A1DO68EGEXLHP5
|
B002N333TC
|
allanacox
|
[
0,
0
] |
The butter burns and the handle broke the first time we washed it. Get a better quality item for the money.
| 1
|
broke first time we washed it. cheaply made.
| 1,391,385,600
|
02 3, 2014
|
A1DO68EGEXLHP5
|
B004FPEGT2
|
allanacox
|
[
0,
0
] |
Can't always say this about audio gear, but in this case get MORE than you paid for. Works great even in a loud, large room.
| 5
|
great product for a good price
| 1,375,574,400
|
08 4, 2013
|
A1DO68EGEXLHP5
|
B005OK0JW0
|
allanacox
|
[
1,
1
] |
This is one of those tunes that you will catch yourself singing throughout the day. It's meaningful lyrics and catchy sound sticks in your mind...and you're glad it did. I look forward to other songs from this artist. The first project "Songs From the Hope Farm" is a must-hav for your collection.
| 5
|
Great song, great
| 1,327,795,200
|
01 29, 2012
|
A1DO68EGEXLHP5
|
B009GDHYPQ
|
allanacox
|
[
0,
0
] |
I bought this at the Apple store. Great device. I have seen a drop in my energy cost thanks to the features on this device. My power bill dropped $50 in July compared to one year ago-and its hotter this year!
| 5
|
great investment for your home!
| 1,374,105,600
|
07 18, 2013
|
A1DO68WL9BR00D
|
B0085JVKJ8
|
Lora Jarocki
|
[
0,
0
] |
These cards were an impulse Christmas present for my fiancee. He was so blown away by them that he didn't want any other presents.
| 5
|
Best Present for BSG Nerd
| 1,358,294,400
|
01 16, 2013
|
A1DO68WL9BR00D
|
B008P9M614
|
Lora Jarocki
|
[
107,
118
] |
If you are just looking for every episode of House, and not looking for any special collectors only edition, this will work for you. The thought process behind this product was probably "Lets take the 8 seasons of House, make each season fit into one DVD case, and then design a box for them to fit in."
| 4
|
Simple Packaging and Just the Episodes
| 1,358,294,400
|
01 16, 2013
|
A1DO699L0CJ5HS
|
B007P7MZXQ
|
arleth pozo
|
[
0,
0
] |
great fit, good materials, beautiful colors.Ideal for warm weather, going to the gym or working all day long.Recomended
| 5
|
I love this shoes
| 1,381,276,800
|
10 9, 2013
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A1DO699L0CJ5HS
|
B009UQ2JR2
|
arleth pozo
|
[
0,
0
] |
this case for my mini ipad is beautifull, love de colors and the desings.Good for protect but is not magnetic.
| 5
|
the best
| 1,381,276,800
|
10 9, 2013
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A1DO699L0CJ5HS
|
B009Z98DKG
|
arleth pozo
|
[
0,
0
] |
i like this touch scrren pen, its makes the job , but the quality of the paint cover is poor.
| 4
|
good
| 1,381,276,800
|
10 9, 2013
|
A1DO69MCDBVJGG
|
B00I8Q77Y0
|
Princess1234
|
[
0,
0
] |
I hate that it's so fast but other than that I love it. I like that the tubes change different colors
| 3
|
Fun
| 1,393,718,400
|
03 2, 2014
|
A1DO69VS69QN9
|
B000002H97
|
Jake Sinnott
|
[
0,
0
] |
Was surprised that this album was a four-disc, 45 RPM set. Don't see that very often in albums. I was expecting a two-disc 33 RPM set. The sound is great, and if you luck out and get a clean, unscratched copy of this, you'll revel in the wonderful, analogue sound of vinyl. The 45 RPM speed was excellent for this, too, as fidelity is higher with the 45 RPM speed. This is a fun album and a safe choice for any metal, heavy/hard rock fan, if you've never gotten into Metallica. (Unfortunately, the last album Metallica made that was really any good). I look forward to buying some of their older stuff on Amazon.
| 5
|
Exxxxit Lightttt..... Eggggggzit liiiite
| 1,375,142,400
|
07 30, 2013
|
A1DO69VS69QN9
|
B000025MQ1
|
Jake Sinnott
|
[
0,
0
] |
I admit, I purchased this album mainly for the song Eve of Destruction. I heard it first in 20th Century history in high school and fell in love with the song for its powerful message. It still hits close to home today. I learned after listening to the album through that Barry McGuire had some other excellent songs. I will definitely start buying more of his records in the future.
| 5
|
Great album for the history buff
| 1,368,057,600
|
05 9, 2013
|
A1DO69VS69QN9
|
B000P1O9L0
|
Jake Sinnott
|
[
0,
0
] |
Great album, would recommend to everyone that they listen to it. Has an excellent sound. Great, soulful music that soaks in deep. If you want music that will make you feel good, want to dance, and feel a great torrent of emotion, buy 15 Exitos by Jorge Negrete. Great, great music here. Recommend it to everyone.
| 5
|
Great album
| 1,374,969,600
|
07 28, 2013
|
A1DO69VS69QN9
|
B002RGRJC2
|
Jake Sinnott
|
[
0,
0
] |
I always had difficulty "getting my hair to behave." I had dry, poofy, uncontrollable hair. I used this product (the shampoo and conditioner) and immediately found my hair to be absolutely beautiful. It was soft, silky, manageable, and fell straight and flat. Not to mention, I don't think any shampoo, conditioner (or ANY other personal hygiene products) smell as absolutely incredible as this stuff does. If you want the excellentest hair ever, you need Moroccanoil.
| 5
|
Great for the hair
| 1,375,142,400
|
07 30, 2013
|
A1DO6A7TTAP9EN
|
B002R0B9LK
|
Karen Aurelio
|
[
0,
0
] |
The Eisenhower Jacket was a Christmas gift to my ex-Marine son. He loves it and it fits him very well. I see him wearing it frequently for many different types of occasions, both casual and more dressy. The quality of the jacket surpassed my expectations, fabric is very sturdy and workmanship is perfect. The order was shipped promptly through Amazon and arrived in great condition. We were both very happy with the purchase.
| 5
|
Eisenhower Jacket from Santa
| 1,363,651,200
|
03 19, 2013
|
A1DO6ALE8XRNZ1
|
B000FLZ30Q
|
quailgirlsarah
|
[
0,
0
] |
These aren't bad. They just don't work unless you put them under some light, so you have to think ahead a little.
| 4
|
Don't forget to charge em' up in the window!
| 1,306,368,000
|
05 26, 2011
|
A1DO6ALE8XRNZ1
|
B002GV2CUC
|
quailgirlsarah
|
[
0,
0
] |
My daughter has sensitive skin and this didn't irritate her at all, plus they have a nice light lotion smell
| 5
|
By far my favorite wipe.
| 1,306,368,000
|
05 26, 2011
|
A1DO6ALE8XRNZ1
|
B00400NY9A
|
quailgirlsarah
|
[
0,
0
] |
I bought this in-store and read the reviews when I got home, and I'm glad I didn't read them before I went out! The other models available where I live were $40 more and despite the terrible reviews I found on this product when I got home- I'm really pleased with mine. The night light is great, it comes in crystal clear and it beeps when the battery gets low, what more could you ask for?My last monitors ran exclusively on batteries, so the fact that all of these plug in is great (otherwise make sure you get AAA's not AA's). Normally I associate price with quality, I got the quality and saved a buck on this one.
| 5
|
I was impressed
| 1,307,923,200
|
06 13, 2011
|
A1DO6AS04KUF21
|
1556524099
|
red tom
|
[
1,
1
] |
A superb introduction to the origins of Bossa Nova. Read this with my strong recommendation. you cannot find a more enjoyable source.
| 5
|
Essential text
| 1,392,595,200
|
02 17, 2014
|
A1DO6B2Y4TCYVB
|
1883318432
|
A Reader
|
[
15,
17
] |
This is an amazing collection of essays and the point of the book is not just to provide eloquent perspectives on the state. Every cent that the publisher receives in revenue goes directly to the California Arts Council,whose budgets were cut by 97%. When you buy a "used" book none of that money goes to CAC. Please think twice about saving the 40ish cents.This book is a good read and you will feel very good about your deed!
| 5
|
A Wonderful Book
| 1,093,219,200
|
08 23, 2004
|
A1DO6B2Y4TCYVB
|
1883318637
|
A Reader
|
[
1,
4
] |
Hi from Angel City Press, publisher of HOLLYWOOD RIDES A BIKE.Some glitch in Amazon's process acquiring information about books prevented the cover image from showing up -- a shame, since this is a pictorial book.You will find the cover at this URL:[...]Thanks for your interest!P.S. It's a terrific book. But of course we think that!
| 5
|
Here's the cover image!
| 1,329,696,000
|
02 20, 2012
|
A1DO6BKXZ3W7CN
|
B002BWOOSY
|
SD
|
[
10,
11
] |
This isn't as dark as TRUE oil-rubbed bronze (what is? we've looked everywhere and ordered several). Oil-rubbed bronze is black like iron but has a hint here or there of color. This is more like a dark bronze in other words more reddish brown (unlike the photo). This is the darkest bronze rod we've found after going to all the stores and ordering several online. And it's still dark enough, though, to work w/ our bathroom hardware and not be too glaringly different, not to mention it's up and away from our hardware. It's high quality. I bought it w/ the Aquatico Disc Set of 12 Shower Curtain Hooks, Oil Rubbed Bronze.
| 4
|
It works
| 1,257,292,800
|
11 4, 2009
|
A1DO6BKXZ3W7CN
|
B002BWOQUA
|
SD
|
[
3,
4
] |
This isn't as dark as TRUE oil-rubbed bronze (what is? we've looked everywhere and ordered several). Oil-rubbed bronze is black like iron but has a hint here or there of color. These are more like a dark bronze in other words more reddish brown like the lighter parts of the shower curtain rod (unlike the photo) but they work w/ the rod. They're high quality and stay snapped shut. I bought them w/ the Aquatico Ivy Shower Curtain Tension Rod, Oil Rubbed Bronze.
| 4
|
Works
| 1,257,292,800
|
11 4, 2009
|
A1DO6C3ANY18QJ
|
0307943232
|
Jackie Cummings
|
[
1,
1
] |
Grisham does it again. When you think you have it figured out he throws in a twist. Great read as would be expected. Intriguing characters and captivating plot. Loved it!
| 5
|
John Grisham Does It Again!
| 1,352,764,800
|
11 13, 2012
|
A1DO6CLJTP332T
|
B003OGKCDC
|
violet dawson
|
[
0,
0
] |
I fell in love with this product. I've cooked with it and slathered in it after showering. It's my new inside and out product.
| 5
|
I'm Crazy for Coconut Oil
| 1,389,052,800
|
01 7, 2014
|
A1DO6CT1D6JKMF
|
B008CMQTZI
|
G. Thomas "Irish Mommy"
|
[
1,
1
] |
We received this as a Christmas gift for my 6 month old son. I had put it down on his list after seeing a similar product on a TV show.It was simple to put together and didn't take up nearly the amount of room that I thought it was going to. Our house is fairly small so that was a welcome surprise. Even while it doesn't limit our living space it allows for plenty of room for my son to play and have a good amount of toys in there with him.He loves the interactive panel and spends a lot of time pushing and twirling the different items. We have both a wood stove and a pellet stove in our home and very much needed a play area that was safe to leave him unattended in while I did tasks around the house. This fulfilled every aspect I wanted. Its more of a toy to him then a restrictive area.The lock on the gate might seem a bit much for some parents but for me it means he wont be opening it himself any day soon, keeping him safe. I simply step over the panels rather then fuss with the lock to get in and out.I plan on getting a second set (instead of the expansion set) eventually since we just found out we are expecting #2. For the time being this is just the right size.
| 5
|
An Amazing Product
| 1,263,254,400
|
01 12, 2010
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
0061566217
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
1,
1
] |
Our church had 3 new babies in one week! We normally give something to the new parents and this was the perfect gift...! The parents loved this first Bible and will be able to share it with them as they grow. The quality was excellent and the format of the Bible was appropriate. Thank you!CE
| 5
|
Hug - a - Bible
| 1,351,728,000
|
11 1, 2012
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
0312156189
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
0,
0
] |
This book has many suggestions and demos to design any child's Origami designs. This was a perfect gift for our 9 yr. old grandson who enjoys making all types of challenging designs.
| 5
|
Kids 8-12
| 1,361,664,000
|
02 24, 2013
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
0486272958
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
0,
0
] |
I ordered this for my 9 yr. old grandson. He loves using this for his Origami designs. I would recommend this to others.
| 5
|
Grandkids
| 1,361,664,000
|
02 24, 2013
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
0618055312
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
0,
0
] |
I have always been fascinated by the history of the Titanic. This book was interesting to me because it was a survivor's detail of the tragedy and not just a general compilation of information.
| 5
|
Loss of the SS Titanic
| 1,392,595,200
|
02 17, 2014
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
0756622387
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
1,
1
] |
I bought this for my 4 yr. old grandson. He loves this book....he is fascinated with the all the pictures. If he continues to like Star Wars...he will grow with this book as it is very informative about each character.
| 5
|
Star Wars Visual Dictionary
| 1,392,595,200
|
02 17, 2014
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
0805096663
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
0,
3
] |
Excellent!!! I also read Bill O'Reilly's - Killing Lincoln...Great books of historical value, an easy read. i would highly recommend.
| 5
|
Book - Killing Kennedy
| 1,362,009,600
|
02 28, 2013
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
B000AQJMHQ
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
1,
1
] |
QUALITY WAS GOOD, I hung it on my front door...have had many compliments. First time I have used this company and would use them again. Price was right.
| 5
|
IT LOOKS JUST LIKE THE PICTURE!
| 1,361,664,000
|
02 24, 2013
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
B000BI22IO
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
15,
15
] |
I love this mattress pad! It's the first one I've purchased that stays on the bed. It has deep pockets, great fit, and it stays in place! I'm going to buy another in the Queen size for our guest room if they have it. Definitely a 5 star item!
| 5
|
Cotton Top King Mattress Pad
| 1,162,944,000
|
11 8, 2006
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
B000GKE2N0
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
0,
1
] |
We purchased this gift for our 2 yr. old grandson. He loved it@ It's very durable, easy to put together and will last for years.
| 5
|
Fisher Price "I Can Play Basketball"
| 1,329,177,600
|
02 14, 2012
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
B000HCZ8EO
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
0,
1
] |
Microsoft office Home and Student 2007 - I purchased this item in December and absolutely love it! There are so many additions to the old version. I highly recommend this software package for college bound students. This software will make you look like a pro! It's great for personal and professional use. Thank you!
| 5
|
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
| 1,202,428,800
|
02 8, 2008
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
B000J6DNXG
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
0,
0
] |
I bought this casserole dish as a gift...my daughter loves it...great for carrying a hot dish from the oven, especially since it comes with a lid.
| 5
|
Anchor Hocking Casseroles with lids.
| 1,392,595,200
|
02 17, 2014
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
B000QFDNP8
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
0,
0
] |
I bought this for my son-in-law for Christmas. He loves it...stainless steel ..liquid stays hot, easy to clean, easy to open.
| 5
|
Contigo Autoseal West Loop Stainless Steel Travel Mug with Open-Access Lid
| 1,392,595,200
|
02 17, 2014
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
B002XGI6B4
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
0,
0
] |
My husband loves this T-shirt...it wouldn't matter if it had a hole in it...as long as it said MARINES! Thank you for making his day!
| 5
|
USMC
| 1,366,675,200
|
04 23, 2013
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
B003EE0F86
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
1,
1
] |
The color and pictures were good. Deliver was satisfactory also. I was a little disappointed in the quality of the towel itself. It didn't have the substance of a heavy towel...felt very thin.
| 4
|
Turtle Beach Towel
| 1,362,009,600
|
02 28, 2013
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
B004OA74OC
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
0,
0
] |
Easy to "set up"...but after the set up and the phone rang...you couldn't hear or understand anything anyone was saying, I contacted the phone company. I purchased DSL filters per the instructions and they still didn't work. I bought another phone...it works great and now know it had nothing to do with our in home phone line.Very disappointed and would not recommend.
| 2
|
VTech Cordless phones
| 1,366,675,200
|
04 23, 2013
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
B004XWAHTA
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
0,
0
] |
I ordered these for my husband. This is probably his 6th pair. He loves these sunglasses and won't wear anything else. They came in good time...considering we are in OH and they come from California. I say his 6th pair, not because they don't last, they do, but he tends to put these in his pant's pockets instead of in a case. I would highly recommend these. CB
| 5
|
HD Bifocal Sunglasses - 3.0X
| 1,392,595,200
|
02 17, 2014
|
A1DO6CVBH4VX20
|
B006MVMUNG
|
Bouton's wife
|
[
6,
6
] |
We ordered 2 chairs for the beach. We have had these same type of chairs in the past and knew they would sit low to the ground, but these appeared to be much lower than other chairs of this type. These would be great for children, but I wouldn't recommend them for adults. They were very colorful.
| 3
|
Beach chairs
| 1,367,107,200
|
04 28, 2013
|
A1DO6DA8VS62LF
|
B00E3XIA98
|
supermom74
|
[
0,
1
] |
Pretty good game. Just need to work on the re boot situation. Other than that I like the game. The re boot is the only thing that is a little irritating.
| 3
|
Opinion
| 1,378,252,800
|
09 4, 2013
|
A1DO6DFGZQ6OSU
|
B00008O89K
|
Peter C.
|
[
0,
0
] |
Traditions, symbols and legends drawn from the Dark Ages as well as from the Mongol and Viking Eras were brought together to form a sublime mixture :Conan The Barbarian has no equal in the genre.The 2011 version was an abomination and does not even rate.No one but Arnold Schwarzenegger could ever play the role of Conan convincingly.
| 5
|
Only Arnold Schwarzenegger can be Conan.
| 1,395,705,600
|
03 25, 2014
|
A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
|
006156754X
|
Big Daddy
|
[
1,
1
] |
A basic, easily understandable book has its audience, but that may or may not be you. If you want to "get back to basics" or are just learning about investing in the stock market, the book is outstanding for that purpose. You can get a good start to investing by reading the book.However, if you are a well-read and experienced investor, you won't find much new here other than occasional pitches for their products.
| 4
|
Very basic and easy to understand
| 1,238,025,600
|
03 26, 2009
|
A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
|
007226277X
|
Big Daddy
|
[
3,
4
] |
Like many or most who have read this book, I was going through the investigative process of either starting or investing in an eBay consignment business. This book has a lot of useful ideas and is very practical. No eBay consignment business should be without it, as it will pay for itself many times over.
| 5
|
A must have resource for this business.
| 1,165,276,800
|
12 5, 2006
|
A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
|
0131385569
|
Big Daddy
|
[
0,
0
] |
I've hung on to this book for a while before reviewing it. As others have stated, this book is straightforward, but at times, I thought the substance could have been deeper. I have many years of experience in doing due diligence on significant transactions and investments and thought I had a good grasp of what needed to be done to ferret out the bad actors. That said, I find that keep picking this book up to go back to some little nugget that I read. There are a lot of good tips in here that can be useful for a variety of investigations. While the book seems to be aimed more at situations where you are investigating a potential employee, member of management or deal promotor, many of the tips can be used for more of the mundane matters such as real estate management.
| 4
|
I keep coming back to this book
| 1,335,484,800
|
04 27, 2012
|
A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
|
0131871358
|
Big Daddy
|
[
103,
108
] |
While this book does a good job in explaining several common option techniques, the title is somewhat misleading as I don't think a subject as complicated as options trading can ever be "made easy." Reading the book is much like reading a text book or an owner's manual. The author does a good job in boiling down the strategies to their essence and presents them in multiple ways so that people who learn graphically instead of by reading can pick up the strategies easier. The book's shortfall is that it spends a lot of time discussing investment basics such as fundamental analysis and technical analysis. While those are certainly important, I would have preferred that more time been spent on discussing different options strategies because if a person doesn't already know a fair amount about analyzing stocks he has no business trading options in any event. Still, I view this as a handy reference tool and expect that I will refer to it regularly. It is the best book on the subject that I have ever read and unlike a lot of strategy books, does not waste a bunch of your time by trying to suck more money out of you by selling you a proprietary trading product.
| 5
|
A good addition to the investing library
| 1,164,758,400
|
11 29, 2006
|
A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
|
0132100568
|
Big Daddy
|
[
1,
2
] |
If you know nothing about social media, then this is a good book. It provides the basics of where to go and what to do. "Social media" is a popular trend right now and it certainly has value and potential for the right business. It rightly points out that if you aren't going to commit to social media in a big way, then your resources may be better spent elsewhere.Much of the book consists of basic marketing techniques. I believe there are better resources for that subject matter.While the book made some good points and contains some valuable information, I do not feel as though it went far enough in showing me how to actually "make money with social media." That said, social media is the modern version of the oldest form of advertising - word of mouth. For that reason, it can't be ignored (not that anyone could possibly ignore it, considering it is probably the most over-hyped phenomenon in years).
| 3
|
Good for the beginner, but nothing high-end here.
| 1,305,763,200
|
05 19, 2011
|
A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
|
0132354977
|
Big Daddy
|
[
1,
2
] |
If you are a seasoned investor who wants to take the time to eat, breathe and sleep high finance, you will find this to be an interesting book with some useful nuggets of information. It may enable you to refine your investing strategy and pick up a few areas to watch for that you may be missing. This book would best be described as a book that gives you an inside look at how professional money managers think and operate.For those who are looking for an easy way to manage your portfolio, this book will not give you all of the answers, but it will point you to some of the right questions. Perhaps there is no easy way to manage a portfolio, and that may very well be part of the point. This book gives you some insight as to how to beat the market by taking less risk.My biggest gripe with the book as that it seems to tout a rules-based approach that takes the emotion out of it. The problem is that, if you follow Mr. Ablin's five-factor approach, it still seems that there is room to let your emotions get in the way of making a sound decision.This book presents a solid approach for a hands-on investor and would certainly present an improvement over what most people do, which is rely on gut instinct, talking heads and stock "tips."
| 4
|
This is not a book for beginners
| 1,254,096,000
|
09 28, 2009
|
A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
|
0132478668
|
Big Daddy
|
[
0,
1
] |
I found this book to be very complicated. I've read tons of options books and finance books and am an experienced and successful options investor. The book reminded me of many of the finance dissertations that I have read over the years. It is very complex. If you are finance professional that loves the math, theory and statistics that make things tick, then this is a fine book for you. The authors go into great detail and give you a thorough understanding of the types of abnormal returns that can be expected, as well as giving a thorough treatment to delta-neutral approaches.
| 4
|
A very advanced book
| 1,340,582,400
|
06 25, 2012
|
A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
|
0132823403
|
Big Daddy
|
[
0,
0
] |
If a book exists that will pay for itself and will pay for my time for reading it, I view it as worth reading. This is such a book. The concept of "units" alone makes this book worth reading (and may even save you from the next crash), even though the authors don't emphasize it a lot. I would recommend the book to someone who knows absolutely nothing about options, but has a 401(k) plan or other long-term equity investments, just for that discussion.That said, the book could be so much more. It is a little disjointed - going from extremely elementary to extremely advanced in short spans. For the most part, this is not a book for rookies. The idea of setting up a personal "insurance company" is intriguing and explained in a simple enough fashion, but the book then suddenly shifts to options strategies that are short on details and long on assumptions. This is not a black-box trading plan. A good bit of the book consists of blog posts which are all over the place in terms of subject matter, giving them a lack of context.It is definitely worth reading and worth the time, but don't think you are going to run out and start a private hedge fund after reading it. Now, go buy some units before TEOTWAWKI.
| 4
|
One idea could pay for the book
| 1,348,099,200
|
09 20, 2012
|
A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
|
0132929112
|
Big Daddy
|
[
3,
4
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First and foremost, this book is about reducing risk. It is painful to lose money and losing money causes people to sell at the worst possible time because they want to stop the pain. This book utilizes an option technique that reduces risk and reduces the rate of pain. I give this book high marks because it goes into great detail as to how to (i) how to set up the strategy, (ii) how to adjust the strategy in rising or falling markets, (iii) how to customize the strategy, (iv) how to track the performance of the strategy, and (v) how to set the strategy for your own risk tolerances and thoughts on market direction. The trade adjustments are largely mechanical, which is always helpful for keeping emotions out of your trading.I will also give the author credit for not "dumbing it down" or spilling a lot of ink on the basics of options. While this is not an overly-complicated strategy, this shouldn't be your first rodeo with options or you will struggle with understanding the concepts. Start with a basic book before coming to this one. I recommend something likeOptions Made Easy: Your Guide to Profitable Trading (2nd Edition)for that (which I have also reviewed).This is basically a variant of a collar strategy and the author does a great job of explaining the finer points of operating the strategy. I have traded collars in the past, but not with the kind of ratios the author uses, which I believe will be more successful. One downside of the strategy is that it requires a fairly significant amount of capital if you are trading a diversified portfolio of individual issues, as you need at least three round lots to make it work.This is also one of the few investing books that isn't constantly referring you to the author's website for more information, to sign up for newsletters or to otherwise sell you something. My biggest gripe with the book was that several of the charts use a gray scale where the colors are so close in tint that I had difficulty in figuring them out. I ultimately decided it wasn't worth it, as the text adequately explained the concept anyway. Good trading!
| 5
|
It's all about reducing risk
| 1,345,680,000
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08 23, 2012
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A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
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0132947390
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Big Daddy
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4,
6
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It seems that many finance books are long on theory and short on actionable ideas. This book is an exception to that general rule. It provides significant back-test data that helps options traders decide which approaches to use for trading earnings. I base my rating primarly on whether I am confident that I can make money on the strategies. I find that the data supports many of the strategies employed by professional traders, like those on TastyTrade. Specifically, the data presented in the book supports selling short strangles prior to earnings announcements and closing them after the announcement, and making directional trades after earnings announcements in certain circumstances. The book uses data to increase the probability of success for each of those trades by using certain industry criteria, market-cap criteria, liquidity criteria, etc. While selling short strangles generally requires a large amount of capital (and/or a portfolio margin account), the post-earnings directional strategies are generally less capital-intensive. In other words, you can still benefit from this book even if you don't have a $125K+ portfolio margin account.The book is a big improvement over the authors' prior workTrading on Corporate Earnings News: Profiting from Targeted, Short-Term Options Positionswhich I also reviewed. If you still think you can figure out which way a stock will move after an earnings announcement, you need to read their prior work. Interestingly, I am not sure the data in this book supports the approach the authors used in their prior book.These trades are still risky and still require you to closely monitor the market. While the authors do not explicitly say so, in order for the data to be validated in practice, the necessary implication is that it is necessary for individuals to have a high number of occurrences (trades). You can't make three trades and expect for these strategies to work. It might work, but it also might be a huge loser. You will need to make hundreds of trades over time in different market environments in order to get comparable long-term averages. And the only way to do that is to keep your trade size small. Otherwise, you run the very real risk of getting blown out and losing all of your money. I've been trading a modified version of their short strangle strategy for several years and can tell you that you WILL have very large losers that will make you want to vomit and quit. That will happen every single earnings cycle. It is that point that you just have to suck it up, play the odds, and put on another trade. Overall, I find it can be a profitable approach over time but it is not without its fair share of heartburn. But that isn't the only strategy in this book and you may find another strategy that works for you (such as their earnings momentum trade, which they call "Post Earnings Announcement Drift").On the downside, the book is written like a slightly dumbed-down version of a finance paper you might read in a scholarly journal. It is dense and is not for the beginning trader. It goes through a lot of data to prove single points. For example, an entire chapter was devoted to liquidity risks: bid-ask spreads. The entire chapter could be summarized with "these strategies seldom work when you trade illiquid options because the odds are not in your favor due to slippage." Any trader experienced enough to be considering these strategies ought to already know that, but the authors want to prove it with data. On the plus side, each chapter uses a similar organizational template so that you can just skip through some of the boring material and get to the conclusions and summary data.
| 5
|
Actionable Ideas
| 1,357,603,200
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01 8, 2013
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A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
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0137015453
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Big Daddy
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[
2,
3
] |
While this book does a good job in explaining the details of trading commodities, I find that it's primary benefit was to convince me that direct commodities trading is not for me. I'm a very active options trader and still feel uncomfortable with direct investment in commodities.This is not a simple book because it is not a simple subject. There are a lot of things to remember and much of it is not intuitive, as commodities have been traded long before standardization and electronic trading came along. As a result of a lot of the history, different commodities have different pricing structures, different sizes, etc. It's just more than I care to keep up with when I can just invest in an ETF or hire a CTA.Walking away from the book, I do not feel like I could trade commodities competently even if I understood everything in it. That said, there is value in understanding these concepts if you decide to go the ETF route and ESPECIALLY if you decide to go the CTA route. The knowledge you gain here may well keep you from getting ripped off from a bad broker.
| 5
|
A good starting point for trading, but I think I'll stick with ETFs
| 1,282,176,000
|
08 19, 2010
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A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
|
0137045328
|
Big Daddy
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[
0,
2
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This is a good book. I think. It does a good job of laying out a trading system, something many investors need. The point is that emotion should be taken out of the equation. That is easy to say and has been said by many; it is much more difficult to do in practice. This book provides you with a (not "the") method of doing that.Cons:1. The system itself does not appear to be backtested as an aggregate system. It would be impossible to test the full system because some discretion is involved in the choosing of which ETF's to use. That said, a long-term backtest against a couple of different indices would provide significant guidance to readers. To his credit, the author provides information on how each of the eight factors used in his dashboard backtested separately, but there is really no way of telling how all of the components will work together. He shows how this strategy would have had you back in stocks near the bottom of the last big rally and how you would have avoided the crash, but those are two extremes. We don't know, for instance, how this model worked during previous volatile markets over the past 25 years (e.g., '87, etc.). It may be easy enough to use hindsight to find something that worked during the last few years, but I want to know how well the entire system has worked over the past several decades.2. The author suggests that you use stop-loss orders to get out of ETF trades that go the wrong way. The problem with that is that you are doing so when the system is on a "buy" and if that's the case, you really aren't "following the system" anymore. The author calls this "added protection" but it opens up the system to a lot of user discretion, which is contrary to the intent of having a system. In fact, on the previous page (124), the author admonishes us to "follow the signals religiously." If I'm adding stop losses, I've quit following the signals because I'm selling when the system says to buy.Pros:1. Well-written, detailed and easy enough to follow. Tracking the things you need to track for this system takes some work on the reader's part, but the author does an excellent job of showing you how to find the information.2. Provides a strategy for taking the emotion out of trading.3. I don't know if the system will work but it seems to have the odds in its favor. I think there is a high probability that the system will work and that it will reduce the number of whipsaws that one would encounter if trades were based off of only one or two of the signal components in isolation. I just wish the book had longer term backtesting to give me greater comfort in that.
| 4
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A good guide but needs better backtesting
| 1,280,102,400
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07 26, 2010
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A1DO6DKWF3CMBD
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0137058497
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Big Daddy
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[
1,
1
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Pros:1. Interesting and easy read.2. Good information to help gain some direction and deal with the fact that employers simply have zero loyalty. You are going to have to be responsible for yourself in this economy and in the future.3. Sets forth a plan for seeking out your interests and finding a life's work that is suitable to you.4. Encourages creating multiple streams of income and jump starts the thinking process.Cons:1. Author clearly has a lot of talent in her area of expertise, but sometimes diverts away from that to other areas, like nutrition and exercise. While those are important, I think time would have been better spent creating additional thinking exercises, something that the author has a real talent for.I would highly recommend this book to someone in the 16-18 year old range. It's good for adults as well, but I think the book could make a bigger impact on these ages.
| 4
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Helpful book with good ideas
| 1,277,337,600
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06 24, 2010
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