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Post by BayWallon Nov 17, 2012 6:57pm

Recall...

....when INT was compared with FUT back in May 2011. Well, as of June 20, 2012 INT had an accumulated $60 million deficit.   Gross margin almost like Futura's at $1,237,920. All to ...more  
Comment by BayWallon Nov 16, 2012 8:40am

RE: Interesting forum

Maybe the auto sales category is a tough one to crack with new loyalty programs as compared to the relatively easier ones Advantex may have. That's why ADX  are successful in such a ...more  
Post by BayWallon Nov 15, 2012 7:30pm

Interesting forum

Futura says the experience with Aeroplan and car dealerships are below expectations. But why then does Aeroplan continue to go this route themselves and dealers offer 60,000 miles, while Futura mostly ...more  
Post by BayWallon Nov 15, 2012 9:37am

And then,

Holders of about $2 million worth of long-term debt have agreed in principal to convert to shares, if the shares are consolidated. (From a previous news release). So the total liability ...more  
Comment by BayWallon Nov 15, 2012 8:57am

RE: Advantex

Clarification: May be guaranteed $1 million/year (gross margin), but there still are the expenses to administer the Aeroplan accounts. The cost of sales Futura lists on its income statement  ...more  
Post by BayWallon Nov 15, 2012 8:19am

Advantex

This company began reselling Aeroplan miles in 2010, about 2 years later than Futura and is making more money at it. Not only that, but they want to expand into other categories. Aeroplan willd ...more  
Post by supercableguyon Nov 15, 2012 7:57am

selll sellllll sellllllllllllllll

get a bit more money and attack to get business coming in...it can be done !!!
Comment by BayWallon Nov 14, 2012 10:08pm

RE: Lost money

I was going to copy an album cover of Queens of the Stone Age band, the one with the two lightbulbs (Era Vulgaris). The bulbs look burn't out for the most part.   Light bulbs ...more  
Post by BayWallon Nov 14, 2012 9:34pm

Lost money

Looks like that. Everyone may take a hit including myself. But the gains outweight the losses in my case. And stay diversified.   I'm posting mostly for the benefit of others so they don' ...more  
Comment by supercableguyon Nov 14, 2012 6:21pm

RE: RE: Graham

I think we are done... i lost my money and you too but.......if we survive... i dont really care that almost everybody left since they did not bring  that ship very far....we need new blood ...more  
Comment by BayWallon Nov 14, 2012 6:11pm

RE: Graham

If Graham is gone to consultant for another loyalty company, I think he left on his own after considering the possible fate for Futura. Therefore my gut feel is that Futura will be ...more  
Post by BayWallon Nov 14, 2012 3:07pm

Graham

He was a key contact person for Futura. Was he let go or left on his own? No news release. Some people may say he jumped ship before it sunk. All know the history its on Futura's website ...more  
Comment by BayWallon Nov 14, 2012 9:06am

RE: It sounded so promising last year...

Now Graham is gone to Advantex, another Aeroplan reseller. Looks like the end of Futura now. He was the person pushing for the car dealer category, trying to convince dealers to adopt Aeroplan. It ...more  
Comment by BayWallon Nov 13, 2012 10:12pm

RE: Is Aeroplan willing to loose $432 000....

By my calculation Futura charges 5 cent/mile, but must pay Aeroplan 3 cents. Aeroplan revenue 2011 $1,637,963  Almost all cost of sales is for Aeroplan miles. $991,047 Cost of Sales is 60% of ...more  
Post by BayWallon Nov 13, 2012 1:38pm

How time flies

3rd quarter results due in 2 weeks.