Not disagreeing with you Koo.  It's just that at this point in the process I think I have a much better (and sooner) chance of turning that $50 trade cost into something by going to the racetrack.  At least I would have an evening out and a hotdog to show for my money.  Too much money invested for too long in these companies.  For awhile I was getting some pleasure from squirreling away the dribs and drabs of shares I would pick up at prices that seemed to good to be true compared to my average cost.  No more!  

I am willing to take the chance that I didn't capitalize on these "opportunities" to add to my stash.  My stash is only worth what the market prices it at, not what you and I have believed it to be worth for so long.  Going to hang on to my stock pile and hope for the best.  For what it is worth I no longer consider these share part of  my asset base as I would depress the share price too much to dispose of a meaningful amount of shares. 

They are in the "hoping for a miracle " pile alongside last months Lotto Max ticket.  GLTA