This is the dumbest PPX stock ever. From the day I write this, it is going to take exactly 18 days and 41years till it does or doesn't pay off. I'll be 56 when it ends.

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This is the fifth thread that you've started about this. I think we all know how you feel. And you only have to push the "post" button once.

So has anyone explained the point of purchasing (or not) to the little dude? I myself am not smart enought to but I read a bit about strategies on the FAQs. I think you should go buy it. But wait a bit until the price goes up a little more, please.

barrt814

from Clovis, NM

Not sure if this has even been noticed, but here is the title: Will a team of androids beat the human World Cup champs at a game of soccer by 2050?

Here is the end payout clause: This proposition will pay off at POP$100 per share if a team of androids beats the human World Cup champs at a game of soccer by December 31, 2050.

However, here is the closing date: Closing Date: 2015-12-31

Based on the closing date alone, this is a sure short. Want easy money? There is NO WAY to know if any robotic players are going to win any soccer match by 2015 when the payout clause is talking about 2050 (unless we figure out time travel before then).

That was pointed out a long time ago and was declared a typo on the 2015. Do not know why it never got changed. If anyone emails Taylor they can point it out perhaps.

HA!
He's worried about being 56 when it goes short.
Like 56 is forever, or out of reach.
I am 56 NOW.
I'll be 98 in 2050. (or dead)
But there is still POP$ to be made here.
It could go long and cashout at any time.
You could "waveride" the price fluctuations till then.


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