Murdered Children

Twenty children and a few adults were murdered yesterday in Newtown, Connecticut. The school Principal was among the victims. The violence occurred in Sandy Hook Elementary School at around 9:40 in the morning. Now, my point is this: when the Principal got up that morning - let's say around 6:00 a.m. - she had absolutely no idea that she would die later that morning. No clue whatsoever. In fact, even ten minutes before she died, she knew nothing about what was about to happen. Neither did anyone else who got shot and died. But God knew. He knows everything, even before it happens. God chose not to intervene. My question - and I keep asking this - why didn't God save them? God is all-powerful and saving the victims would have been absolutely no problem for Him. Why did He not save them? Anyone know? 

4 Head Presidential bond sale

We came close to selling a 4 Head bond yesterday. The only problem? The seller wouldn't show the bond. Is that impractical or what? Our offer: 500 million USD. Why do bond owners say they want to sell and then not show up? The only reason I can think of is this: they don't really have the bond, even if all the documentation shows they do. 

Ignore This Post

I'm just posting so that November 2012 won't be a blank month for this blog. That's all. Ciao.

Queen Victoria 1000 bond

Bond buyers are now looking for Potosi and Queen Victoria bonds. If you are an interested broker - someone who knows someone who has the bond - forget about making any deals. Once you put the main parties in touch with each other, you will be cut out of the deal. Buyers (and sellers) don't like paying more than one person on each side. Do not believe anything that anyone tells you about getting part of a healthy commission. You will NEVER be paid. There are a hundred excuses being thrown out that will justify the buyer and seller cutting you out. They will also just flat out lie to you. Do not waste your time on this. The business is great but the honest players are non-existent - there are NO honest buyers or sellers out there. Sorry. 

Black Eagle bond 27500

So, the much-sought-after Black Eagle, so-called 27500, Mexican bond is again in high demand. I know it's not easy to find and many who claim to own it do not. They may have paperwork which they copy over and over again but that proves nothing. The due diligence required to process such a bond includes a search of data bases which tell the whole story. It's like doing a title search on a property. Remember that. Photos alone tell only a small part of what's necessary. On the other hand, if you are a seller, be wary of any buyers who claim they can close quickly. The process usually takes more than two months. Anxious brokers say you can close in four days. I have never seen that and I never will. I know better. Most buyers may have down payment money to make purchases but they often have to borrow the capital needed to actually close. Or, they may need to set up joint ventures to secure the money needed to close. Those things take a lot of time. In the meantime, your bond gets tied up for many weeks. Most buyers are borderline dishonest, if not outright dishonest - much worse than used car salesmen. Beware. Most brokers who have somehow found sellers have often come away discouraged with what they have encountered and still, they try to put deals together. Unless you have a great sense of humor and can absorb the absurdity of the entire bond dealing scenario with a good attitude, stay away because you will only end up frustrated and disillusioned. Enjoy whatever it is you do and count your blessings. Things could always be worse. 

Explosion in Venezuela

There may have been an explosion at a large Venezuelan refinery a few minutes ago. This may be a developing story and you won't read about it - if it's true - until tomorrow. That is all I know. 

Irma Driggers

Some time ago, Irma Driggers asked me for a painting I had done. It was a nice painting of a violin which I was very fond of so I hesitated but, I eventually gave in and gave it to her. She was very insistent and persuasive. I think you know what I mean. However, I took a picture of it and I have posted it on the internet. It is entitled Guarnerius. If I ever become a famous painter, it might then be worth a lot of money - maybe even more than $500. Nevertheless, it is extremely unlikely that I will ever be a well-known painter.  Anyway, as far as Irma Driggers is concerned, the painting does have sentimental value. I think she still has it.