The following is the full text of the email received from the Motley Fool. The only alterations made have been to remove Identifying information such as My email address and some URL's -Richard FROM: THE MOTLEY FOOL ================================================================ Discover the one company that's shaping up to be "The Next Starbucks" and... "The ONE Stock You Don't Want to Miss This Year!" 435 jam-packed locations... plans to ramp up to a thousand... $65 million CASH and ZERO debt... and buying it now may be like buying Starbucks in 1992! Just say the word, and I'll send you a FREE report that shows you how to get in ahead of the next major leg up... Good afternoon Prudent Investor, In April 2006, a staff writer from the Seattle Times set out to reveal the secretive owners of the city's $350 million professional basketball franchise. The "millionaires' club" he uncovered included a cell phone tycoon... a former chief financial officer from Microsoft... and a fourth-generation executive of the Nordstrom family apparel chain. Plus a handful of early investors in one of America's all-time stock market miracles, including its chairman, Howard Schultz... a local businessman Forbes recently listed among the nation's new BILLIONAIRES. And Mr. Schultz isn't the only one who cashed in... - Local physician Ron Margolis and his wife Carol invested $100,000 of their life savings -- it grew into more than $10 million! - American Century, one of the first institutions on board, owned $9 million in 1995. That investment has since ballooned to more than $245 million. - A former body builder and famed Hollywood actor made good with his early investment, passing along 2,500 shares (valued at $108,000) to Habitat for Humanity. Of course, I'm not talking about some fly-by-night Internet startup. Not even mighty Microsoft -- although both companies are headquartered in Seattle. I'm referring to a rock-solid, bricks and mortar business you probably passed on your way to work... a "perfect" franchise that, in less than two decades, literally transfigured the American cityscape. No wonder a leading brand research firm ranked it among the Top 5 global brands... and the stock transformed every $10,000 invested in its IPO into nearly $500,000. Yes, I'm talking about Starbucks. Ok. You know as well as I do that a cultural quake like Starbucks... one that changes our daily lives and mints new gazillionaires by the hundreds... doesn't come around every day. Anybody who tells you otherwise is blowing smoke. But let's suppose this company accomplishes half of what Starbucks did in the '90s. Or even one-tenth as much. Now, that's certainly not out of the question, right? And you'd still walk away extremely wealthy. That's why I'm writing you today. To convince you that one company offers many of the traits that made millions for early Starbucks investors -- and at least one a certified billionaire. In fact, I'm so convinced it will help you thrash the market for years to come, I'm about to do something I almost never do... I'm recommending that all risk-tolerant stock investors BUY this stock In this short letter, I'll reveal everything I can about this unique investment opportunity. If you agree that we really are on to something big, I'll send you the FREE report I mentioned earlier with my full compliments. It's called "The ONE Stock You Can't Afford to Miss This Year," and it tells you everything you need to know to take advantage of this "twice-in-a-lifetime" opportunity (remember, the Starbucks profits are banked!). I'll even show you how to download the report at once, if you like. (Or if you prefer, I'll rush you access to a secure, password-protected website, where you can read the report and print it out at your leisure.) And then... once you're convinced this opportunity really is a bit like buying Starbucks in 1992... you're invited to sample an investment advisory service with an astonishing track record. It's the same service that alerted me personally to more than a dozen stocks that doubled in value or more since April 2003, including one you'll hear about just ahead that's already up an astonishing 521%. Yet, I firmly believe this stock -- the one you'll hear all about in your FREE copy of "The ONE Stock You Can't Afford to Miss this year" -- can earn us at least that much. Of course, I can't be 100% sure about that. Nobody can. At the same time, who knew back in 1992 that Starbucks was the wealth-exploding bomb it would become -- yet, it went on to rise 4,378%, turning every $10,000 invested into nearly half a million dollars. And, like I mentioned, I'm so confident this stock CAN make us money I'm ready to make a rare exception and recommend it to you outright. Why? Simple. I heard about it from the same remarkable investor who gave me the dozen 100% - plus gainers I just mentioned... and who may be the most accurate stock picker I've ever met. And I've met my share. My name is Paul Elliott. If my name rings a bell, it's because I've been writing about the U.S. markets for more than a decade. If not, that's ok, too. Here's a little about me... In the go-go 90s, I provided pricey research to Wall Street. I've discussed markets on CNBC and CNN, who hired me to consult in the wake of the Enron collapse. In 2001, my work on insider trading was cited... and I was quoted directly... in a New York Times article that won the Pulitzer Prize for investigative financial journalism. I don't mention this to brag. Only to assure you that I'm not a starry-eyed novice pitching some bogus money-making "system." I've done my homework, and I know a rat when I smell one. Like you, I have a reputation to protect, and I'm not easily duped. And yet, I have NO qualms telling you about this great investment opportunity and introducing you to a gentleman I'm convinced can help you become a more successful investor and get rich in the process. Introducing the gentleman who discovered this amazing little company... Tom Gardner is best known for founding The Motley Fool with his brother David -- the online investor community that now welcomes five million visitors per month. A sought after speaker and market commentator, Tom also co-hosted a long-running syndicated talk show on National Public Radio, starred in a PBS two-hour special, and has written six bestselling books on finance and investing. Along the way, Tom and his brother David have helped millions of "Fools" become better investors (me included) and secure the wealth we need to live the life of our dreams... all while sticking it a little to Wall Street along the way. That's probably why The Economist called The Motley Fool, "An ethical oasis in an area fast becoming a home to charlatans." And also why, just before he left office, SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt called The Motley Fool... "As close to being an effective investor advocate as any organization in America." But I'm not writing you about The Motley Fool today, but rather to introduce you to a smaller, more exclusive and sophisticated group of investors Tom started to assemble back in 2003, one investor at a time. That's when, after more than a decade in the trenches researching America's top companies... grilling their CEOs and other top business leaders... not to mention building a global Internet company of his own... Tom made an important discovery. I won't sugarcoat it: I'm 100% convinced this "revelation"... backed by Tom's tireless research and bulldog work ethic... can help investors like us pile on oversized profits in U.S. stocks for years to come. You'll hear more about how Tom's market-betting approach, including how his Hidden Gems portfolio, made up entirely of stocks you've probably never heard of, are right now earning his subscribers an average 52.3% per pick, dwarfing the S&P 500's average return of 22.8%. But at this point, you're probably eager to hear more about the investment opportunity I mentioned earlier. Your second chance to buy the NEXT Starbucks ------------------------------------------------ Start now http://www.fool.com/m.asp?i=2263488 "The Motley Fool stands out as an ethical oasis in an area that is fast becoming a home to charlatans." -- The Economist "You can find vast amounts of information and help here -- all written in plain English instead of Wall Street jargon." -- Fortune ------------------------------------------------ In July 2004, when Tom first told his subscribers to get in, you could have bought this stock for about $25. Now, you'll pay more than twice that much. But don't worry. Tom recently met with the company's CEO -- he even traveled to speak at its annual meeting. Suffice it to say that everything Tom learned on that trip affirmed his belief that the stock could easily double or triple again. Let's repeat: A triple-digit stock price is by no means out of the question. After all, that's exactly what happened to Middleby Corp., a leading maker of commercial ovens Tom first told us about back in November 2003. At the time, Middleby stock was $18.47 per share. In February 2005, when Tom recommended it a second time, it had doubled to $47.32 per share. When Tom told us to buy tiny Middleby a third time, the stock had skyrocketed to $65 and change. Now, you can sell each share of your Middleby stock for $125, with no sign of it slowing down. As of February 16, 2007, that represented a 521% gain for Tom's inner circle of investors, turning every $10,000 invested into $62,100! And here's the sweet spot in this for us: We can buy the company we're discussing today... the one you'll hear all about in your FREE report "The ONE Stock You Can't Afford to Miss this year"... for a fraction of that. But be warned: Tom assures me this stock is still a fantastic value. But it's moving as we speak -- just like Starbucks did in the early '90s. But can the Starbucks lightning really strike twice... for you? Well, you have to ask yourself this.... Back in 1992, how many wise guys on Wall Street were out telling their big money clients to buy Starbucks at a split-adjusted 67 cents per share? Not many I assure you. And how many suit-and-tied pension fund managers and CNBC talking heads so much as suspected the phenomenal success Howard Schultz's little chain of coffee shops would turn out to be? Remember, for generations, coffee was sold at diners for a quarter a pop... often with free refills. And beyond a few hippies in San Francisco, American's simply didn't hang out in coffee shops. And would you believe that, as recently as 1987, Starbucks made the bulk of its sales... relative peanuts, by the way... hawking coffee beans in bulk to a tiny niche market? But that changed the day Howard Schultz stepped off a plane in Milan, Italy. That's where he found local revelers crowding the city's 1,500 cafes, happily paying up for top quality, specialty coffees. By all accounts, Schultz came home with dollar signs in his eyes! That's when he set about convincing the current managers at Starbucks to look beyond the bean business and start opening Euro-style cafes. It wasn't easy, but contrary to what you may have heard, Starbucks' success under Schultz... and the fortune it would make for early investors... wasn't unforeseeable, either. For one thing, where was the competition? Dunkin Donuts? Ok, maybe. But Dunkin was largely a Northeast phenomenon. And people never really went to donut shops to sip $3 lattes... much less pass a lazy afternoon in pleasant conversation. And who else was in Starbucks' path? The local diner? That's pretty tame fare for a well-run operation with global aspirations, you'll agree. Especially one driven by a charismatic leader with international business experience. All Schultz had to do was convince the current management to enter the "caf" business -- or as it turned out, hire experienced managers who had the vision and drive to get it done. Next, he had to implement a prudent yet aggressive expansion plan, and finally... and this would prove most critical of all to Starbucks success... he had to transform a local coffee shop into a global BRAND customers would recognize worldwide. And that's exactly what he did, making himself the nation's newest BILLIONAIRE and making next-door millionaires out of literally thousands of early investors. It's also precisely the strategy behind the tiny, unheard of company we're talking about today. And, if we play our cards right, it could make us rich, too. Of course, we are getting our first taste of the life-changing profits Starbucks investors enjoyed -- remember, the stock doubled in value after Tom first told us about it. "Good for you!" you're probably thinking. But the markets are shaky. What about the housing crash... and the Nervous-Nelly consumer we read about every day? What about the threat of recession? These are all legitimate concerns. But just like Starbucks, and maybe even more so, the business is essentially recession proof. The company doesn't sell coffee, but it does sell something every bit as essential -- great food... good times... and BEER. And history proves that American's don't stop spending on entertainment when things get tight. If anything, they cling tighter to their guilty pleasures. If you're still not convinced (I sincerely applaud your cynicism, by the way), just look at how Starbucks investors fared during the most brutal bear market in U.S. history. From January 2000 until the end of the bear market, when the tech-laden NASDAQ plunged a stomach-churning 80%, Starbucks investors MADE money. Here I should make two quick points: First, this company doesn't feed a daily habit like Starbucks did. And second, we probably won't find a location on every street corner in America, either. But, you're about to see, the model is remarkably similar. And remember, this company doesn't have to grow to $25 billion in 10 years like Starbucks did. Even a quarter... even one-tenth... of that could make us extremely wealthy. And with its rock-solid management... pristine balance sheet (remember $65 million cash and ZERO debt)... aggressive yet prudent expansion plans... this company IS following the Starbucks model with similar results! That gives investors who missed the boat on the Starbucks miracle (I admit, I did) a second chance to get in on a strikingly similar opportunity... with the potential to make a ton of money. That's why I'm so confident telling you about this rare investment opportunity... And did I mention that this company is still small -- with a market cap below $500 million, in an industry where competitors routinely reach in the tens of billions? It's true. But what really sets this company apart is that management steadfastly refuses to take on crippling debt in order to fund its ambitious expansion plans. I can't overstress how rare that is in the restaurant business. Especially for a juggernaut that is expanding bottom line earnings at a rate in excess of 25-30% per year -- with firmly entrenched plans to keep up the breakneck, money-making pace. Of course, now that it has proved it can keep growing at this clip without overextending or dinging its pristine balance sheet, Wall Street heads are beginning to turn. But that's true for most every stock you'll read about in Hidden Gems... and it's a big part of why these they are so darned profitable for individual investors like us. Like Middleby, the commercial oven maker we discussed earlier. I don't exaggerate when I call Middleby one of the great stocks in the world over the past half-decade. In fact, since I first read about it in Hidden Gems, Middleby is up in excess of 500%. And that 500% PROFIT is no fluke You see, when Tom discovered Middleby, it was what experts call a "special situation." Not long before, rumors of bankruptcy hounded its headquarters. What was the problem? As CEO Selim Bassoul explained when Tom visited him in his offices, the company had been "trying to be all things to all people," selling mixers, display cases, and heaven knows what else. In other words, Middleby lost its focus. No wonder investors fled in droves and Wall Street wouldn't touch the stock. By October 1998, the shares had plummeted from an all-time high of $14.25 to a pitiful $3 a share. But here's what Wall Street missed. When Middleby made the bold decision to cut loose a big part of its business in order to FOCUS on its top line ovens, the business turned on a dime. Investors hardly noticed. Their loss. After all, if 99% of investors weren't sound asleep, Hidden Gems members like us could never have pocketed a 521% gain, turning a $10,000 investment into more than $62,000 in three short years. Not only does that performance trounce all the major indices, little, unknown Middleby far outpaced the market for alternative investments like oil and energy stocks... gold and silver future... even real estate! And remember when I told you that Tom Gardner recommended Middleby on multiple occasions? Well, guess what? He's recommended the great company we're discussing today three separate times! And get this: Since April 2003, I've only seen Tom take this drastic step on two other occasions. One was Middleby, which as you just heard, promptly turned a $10,000 investment to $62,000! The other was a Chinese travel agent called Ctrip that's already up 113% and picking up steam. Now you're starting to see why I'm so eager for you to get Tom's report, "The ONE Stock You Can't Afford to Miss this year," in your hands today. The brash company that's a giant step AHEAD of Starbucks in 1992... Like I said, when it comes to spotting the blockbuster potential and intrinsic value of this tiny company, it's bad business as usual on Wall Street. But that won't last for long. Especially, now that the stock has already started moving (way too many technicians on Wall Street if you ask me!). But that doesn't mean you missed the boat. After all, you could have bought Starbucks AFTER its first double, and you'd still be sitting on 2,139% profits... and your $10,000 investment would now be worth $223,880. Then again, wouldn't it have been nice to have bought this company when Tom first recommended it -- and already be sitting on a FAT double. I'd just hate for you to stand on the sidelines too long. But why is a cautious value-oriented investor like Tom Gardner recommending a company that's already up so much? Fair question. Because it's just getting started. Like Starbucks was back in 1992. You see, like Starbucks, this company started with a regional base... in this case in Ohio. And despite having more than 400 stores up and running, only seven are in New York, one in California, and exactly ZERO within 40 miles of our nation's capital. In other words, it hasn't scratched the surface of the big-city markets, much less the lucrative East and West Coast mother lodes. So you can see why I say the potential for further expansion is huge. And here's what I mean by, "a giant step AHEAD of Starbucks." In 1992, Howard Schultz had to GAMBLE that Americans would take to his fancy "European" idea. Well, not so here. This company's "gathering places" offer hungry revelers something as American as apple pie. And yet, just like with Starbucks, there is essentially no nationally branded competition. Just a handful of local mom and pop operators. And you have to ask yourself: In a brawl over some prime piece of real estate in a big city like Chicago or a beer-guzzling college town like Iowa City... who's most likely to win? A local family operator or a professionally managed company with nationwide brand recognition... commercials plastered all over ESPN... $65 million in cash... and thousands of loyal customers spreading the word? It might sound a little cold, but I think Starbucks already showed us the answer to that one. So, why shouldn't WE profit from Wall Street's Best-Kept Secret, too? Now, let's be frank. You won't go broke if you don't buy this stock. You'll probably do just fine investing in established large caps and broad market index funds. But even if you are more comfortable hitching your wagon to the "market," how great would it feel to have at least one real horse in the race... a thoroughbred you can ride for years with the potential to leave the field in the dust? By that I mean one certified category killer that won't just make you more money this year or next, but might even make you "new car" or "vacation house" money? Now is our opportunity. And honestly, who doesn't dream about finding the next Dell... or Southwest Airlines... or Wal-Mart... or Starbucks? The math is certainly compelling... - Dell Computer -- Had you invested just $10,000 in Dell Computer in 1990, you'd be sitting on $6 million today. - Southwest Airlines -- Had you invested $10,000 in Southwest in 1980, you'd be sitting on $2.7 million today. - Wal-Mart -- Had you invested 10,000 in Wal-Mart in 1975, you'd be sitting on $25 million today. Buying companies like these changes your life. Of course, that's what first got me... and many of my fellow investors and friends... interested in learning more about Tom Gardner's Hidden Gems approach to building your wealth in the first place. And let me assure you, I wasn't easily convinced. I really kicked the tires on this one. What I discovered is no fluke, but it's not bread-and-butter fundamental analysis either. Put plainly, when it comes to pinpointing the defining traits that make these companies such great investments for early investors, I've never met anyone like Tom. To show you what I mean, let's quickly compare the company you'll read about in your FREE report with Starbucks back in 1992... Starbucks -- Never really sold coffee. Starbucks sells an "experience." Each latte is a pleasant interaction with a knowledgeable barista in a familiar environment. As a result, customer loyalty, repeat business, and sales growth exceeded even the most optimistic estimates. This company doesn't sell food, either. It sells a memorable night on the town with your friends and neighbors. More important, it hires and trains teams of outgoing and friendly staffers (sound familiar?) that create a friendly oasis you'll want to come back to visit again and again. Of course, that's just where the similarities begin... Starbucks -- Global brand with no real threat and plenty of room to grow. Before Starbucks, there was no nationally recognized "brand" of coffee shops. You essentially took what you could get, with no assurance of quality or service. And heaven forbid you were on the road! In 1992, the world was Starbucks' oyster. Today, if you want to watch March Madness with a friendly crowd and a few beers, you're at the whim of your local operator -- with no guarantees of quality food or friendly service. That's why this company's 435 local "watering holes" have been so profitable... but with fewer than 10 locations in New York, California, and DC combined, the world is this company's oyster, too. Starbucks -- Seasoned management, conservative leadership. It took Howard Schultz years to get Starbucks on the right path. In the end, he had to BUY the entire company to get the seasoned, professional managers he needed to build the brand, assure the quality and service, and institutionalize his conservative fiscal discipline. The chairman of this company is likewise a business legend, with 50 years of stunning success. Meanwhile, the executive he picked to run the business is a former Big 6 accountant and former corporate exec obsessed with the customer. She's even the daughter of the CEO of a major bank (talk about fiscal responsibility!). Starbucks -- It's the customer, stupid! When Howard Schultz downed his first espresso it Italy, he called the graceful handiwork and friendly greetings and chitchat of the barista "great theater." Customers were laughing and talking in an atmosphere he describes as "comfortable and familiar." Well, according to this company's CEO, "the quality of your team inside the restaurant and that interaction with the guests is what brings people back." She insists that you consider every restaurant that flies the company banner to be "YOUR" place. Truly, those words could have been spoken in the Starbucks boardroom in 1992. And I can confirm that personally. You see, I had the pleasure of meeting with Howard Schultz. I swore I wouldn't pass along any of his wonderful stories, and I'm a man of my word. But I don't think he'd mind me telling you this... I was amazed at the personal attention he showers on each and every one of his stores. You wouldn't believe the premium he puts on quality and customer service... I'd never heard anything like it from the head of a global operation. That is, until I read the transcript of Tom's discussion with this company's CEO... the amazing company you'll read all about in your FREE report, "The ONE Stock You Can't Afford to Miss in 2007." Even better, why not judge for yourself. I'll arrange for you to view the full transcript of this meeting. You can even watch it on video. But before I tell you how to check it out, let's be 100% clear on two points. First, this company IS intent on applying the Starbucks model of expansion and domination to perfection. Second, what Starbucks accomplished 20 years ago gave thousands of investors, no different from you and me, the opportunity of a lifetime. And this company is doing it today... with mind-boggling results. Tom loves when insiders eat their own cooking! And I'm not just talking pub food here! I'm talking about meaningful insider stock ownership... the kind of personal financial exposure that aligns management's interests perfectly with ours. That's why Tom insists on it. In fact, significant insider ownership is one of the seven fundamental criteria Tom looks for in every company you will ever read about in Hidden Gems. And true to form, management still controls a full 20% of this business. That includes nearly 300,000 shares owned by the chairman and more than $1 million worth by the CEO. In other words, when you buy this stock, you're in good company. And it's no wonder they are such prudent trustees of their shareholders' wealth, stockpiling the cash needed to expand rapidly from coast to coast... just as Starbucks management did for its early investors. But the key phrase here is EARLY investors. I mean, investment bankers and deep-pocket private equity firms always get rich! Why shouldn't we reap some of the "insider" profits every once in a while? Well, NOW could be our chance to claim those "insider" profits. NOW's our chance to get in AHEAD of Wall Street. NOW's our chance to get in AHEAD of 99% of our friends and neighbors, too. Only promise that when this company opens a location in your town, you'll shoot me a postcard telling me how you're tossing one back, toasting your good fortune at being an early investor in one of the world's top brands. Yes, that's what I mean by "insider" profits When you join Tom and his research team at Hidden Gems, you won't rely on institutional or "published" research anymore. Or your broker. That's the main reason you can consistently get in ahead of 95% of ordinary retail investors. Usually ahead of Wall Street's big money, too. In other words, once you start investing alongside Tom and his team of analysts, you really will be like an "inside" investor in some of the best businesses in America. And that's where the real money has always been -- getting in early, ahead of the crowd. (Remember the folks who cashed in on Starbucks -- they bought a stake in an NBA basketball franchise!) Now you see why, even though he was already CEO of a successful Internet business, Tom dedicated 10 full years to mastering the art of digging up these fortune-building small businesses, hiding right under Wall Street's nose. Because, as I hope we've demonstrated clearly today, the fact they are off Wall Street's radar is the No. 1 reason the market's best stocks are phenomenally profitable. Need more proof? You know Warren Buffett. He became the world's second-richest man by investing in large-cap value stocks. Yet, when Buffett guaranteed he could BANK 50% per year, he would do so under one condition... Can you guess what that one condition was? To BANK that 50% per year... to essentially double your money every 20.5 months... Buffett stipulates that he be given ONLY $1 million to invest -- not a penny more. Why? Because to maximize his gains, he would buy underfollowed, small companies Wall Street bigwigs either don't know about yet or simply can't mess with. You heard right, to make 50% per year, even the world's greatest living investor would buy small, underfollowed companies. Like the company you'll hear more about in, "The ONE Stock You Can't Afford to Miss this year." How to PROFIT from Wall Street's Best-Kept Secret... year after year Before I show you exactly how Tom's portfolio is performing top to bottom, it might be helpful to walk through a few quick examples of how his members are exploiting Wall Street's Best-Kept Secret for big profits. Let's start back in March 2005, when a member of Tom's research staff alerted him to Transkaryotic, a tiny drug-development company, trading at just $10.97 per share. Tom was skeptical. So, he pulled the SEC filings... tore apart the press and trade journals... he even ran a detailed background check on top management. (As usual with smaller underfollowed companies, "professional" Wall Street research was no help whatsoever.) Most important, Tom fed the company's fundamental data through his rigorous valuation model. I won't keep you in suspense... We were all blown away by what he found. So were his subscribers when he alerted them at once -- especially the lucky ones who took his advice and bought Transkaryotic without delay. That August Tom reiterated his recommendation. That's how those same "ordinary" investors tacked on an additional 172%! All told, Tom's subscribers could have banked 246% on this stock, turning every $10,000 invested into a whopping $34,600. Unfortunately, we can't buy it now. That's because, unlike the so-called "professional" investors, the top brass at drug giant Shire Pharmaceuticals was paying attention to what this fantastic little company was up to. In July 2005, Shire made a massive premium buyout offer for Transkaryotic, handing over $37 per share to Tom's inner circle of investors and other "insider" investors. The exact same thing happened when Tom recommended Group 1 Software in March 2004 and Pitney Bowes bought the entire company at a premium in July. Ditto in September 2005, when StrideRite offered a generous premium for tiny shoe company Saucony -- Tom's recommendation for September 2003, locking in another quick double. Investors who bought all three recommendations locked in gains of 246% on Transkaryotic... 83% on Group 1... and 168% on Saucony -- turning their original $15,000 investment into $39,850 in less than two years. And that's not all... since Tom opened up Hidden Gems to the first individual investor in April 2003, he's recommended more than a dozen picks that are up 100% in value or more, including... Mine Safety Appliances -- up 132.8% Alderwoods Inc. -- up 193.1% CNS Inc. -- up 242% If you're thinking this all may be some sort of data blip or hot streak, I don't blame you. Remember, I come from a research background myself, and when I met Tom, I was every bit the skeptic you are. But I can't argue with results that I've seen with my own eyes. How to average 52.3% per pick! So, how have Tom's recommendations performed overall? As a serious investor, you have every right... no, it is your responsibility... to ask. After all, I bet you hear from folks all the time, cherry picking their few winners. Well, you won't get that here... not today. You see, Tom insisted that I paint you the ENTIRE picture. It might be easiest to show you in a simple chart... Of course, I'd never suggest that Tom's picks are all winners. That's why the chart you see reflects all Tom's winners and his few disappointments alike. Some Hidden Gems even lose money. But none is ever swept under the rug. And remember, a full dozen of the unknown, underfollowed companies Tom has recommended since 2003 have doubled for Hidden Gems members. So, you can begin to appreciate why I'm so convinced that this "system" works and will keep on working, making investors like us wealthy. And why I'm happy to put my reputation on the line and invite you to join Tom at Hidden Gems. Even better, I'll gladly take on 100% of the risk. You risk nothing! My 100% "double guarantee" As convinced as I am that Tom really can make you a better investor and that the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you'll hear about in your FREE report, "The ONE Stock You Can't Afford to Miss this year," can earn you multiples of your membership fee..... Asking you to part with your hard-earned money isn't easy for me. That's why I insisted that Tom and I assume all the risk. So, here's what we came up with for you... Please take full advantage of both wealth-building reports we've discussed today... and all of Tom's active and past recommendations -- WITHOUT ANY RISK WHATSOEVER. Log onto the password-protected Hidden Gems website... read every back issue... every update... every archived special report and Hidden Gems weekly communiqu (more on that just ahead.) You can even print out whatever you like for your own records with my full compliments. In fact, there's no need to rush. Take a whole month to poke around the Hidden Gems community and make up your mind. Then, if at any time during your trial period, you agree that Hidden Gems is making you money and helping you become a better investor, simply do nothing. I'll send you a new issue each month for the remainder of your one-year membership. If, for any reason, you decide Hidden Gems isn't right for you, I will gladly refund ALL your money, up to the last day of your first full month. NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Of course, EVERYTHING we've discussed today is yours to keep. And if you decide you'd like out at any point after your first month, I'll gladly send you the full dollar value of the remainder of your membership term. That's what I mean when I say, "my double guarantee." You risk NOTHING. It was the only condition under which I agreed to write you this invitation today. "I made multiples of my sign-up fee!" At this point, you're probably wondering how much it will cost to join Tom at Hidden Gems. If you've shopped for premium investment research yourself, you know that subscribers routinely pay thousands of dollars per year. Clearly, this is no small investment, even for a "business" expense you can realistically expect to recoup many times over, as I believe you will with Hidden Gems. ------------------------------------------------ What your fellow investors are saying... 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"I can't believe I shelled out so little to gain so much in such a short period of time. My investment in Hidden Gems has me at a '68-bagger' in relation to the cost to join! Yet I have gained so much more than that from all of you." -- S.S., Melrose Park, IL Makes me money "When I started, my portfolio was down to $700. In less than 2 years, it has grown to almost $6,000. I know it's small now... but what a great start! I will never be without a subscription to Hidden Gems, unless you retire and Hidden Gems ceases to exist." -- A.R. Click here to start your RISK FREE trial membership now. http://www.fool.com/m.asp?i=2263489 ------------------------------------------------ But when you see the low price you'll pay for Hidden Gems, I think you'll agree it's fair. And plenty of our members assure us they've promptly recouped the entire cost of their membership many times over. Like the subscriber from Melrose Park, Illinois writes, "I can't believe I shelled out so little to gain so much in such a short period of time. My investment in Hidden Gems has me at a '68-bagger' in relation to the cost to join!" Or like J.M., from Santa Rosa, CA, who recently re-upped for two years and declares, "I have made multiples of my sign-up fee." Now, I can't promise you 68 times your investment. That would be irresponsible. But when you think back to the chart you saw earlier... the one that shows how Hidden Gems are far outperforming the S&P 500... you really can appreciate the value. And remember, all I'm asking today is that you try Hidden Gems without committing so much as a dime. In other words, no pressure... you don't have to make any big decisions right now. So, let's take a look quickly at what you'll get in return. FREE! 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Stocks like Middleby, the tiny commercial oven maker that is already up 521% for Hidden Gems members. And like Transkaryotic and Alderwoods, which banked them 288% and 193%, respectively. You also get 1) Tom's official Hidden Gems watch list, 2) Tom's Tiny Gems feature of higher risk, higher reward micro-cap stocks, 3) Tom and co-advisor Bill Mann's latest ranking of their top 5 recommendations for your new money right now... Plus, when you join without risk today, you'll also receive these features, benefits, and bonuses that are sure to make you a more successful investor: - FREE! Hidden Gems Weekly -- Don't wait for the latest news on Tom's Hidden Gems recommendations straight from the research pit. With Hidden Gems daily, you get it every day! - FREE! All Back Issues -- Every back issue of the newsletter is archived on the site so you can read every recommendation we've ever published. - FREE! 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When you agree to try Hidden Gems through this email -- because this special offer is only available for a limited time -- I'll also send your own copy of Stocks 2007: The Investor's Guide to the Year Ahead (a $69 retail value). This 63-page research document gives you No. 1 investment ideas from The Motley Fool's top stock and mutual fund analysts. Including... - A top pick from Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner, who recommended Activision in Stocks 2003 for over 200% gains! - A top pick from your master value investor Philip Durrel, who led his Insider Value subscribers to profits of 95% on CarMax and 127% on Amerigroup Corp. - 12 more top investment ideas for 2007, including No. 1 recommendations from Philip Durell, Charley Travers, Shannon Zimmerman... and more! But you won't pay the $69 thousands of other investors will pay for this research. As my personal thank you for giving Hidden Gems a try today, I want you to have it FREE! By now I hope I've given you a fair idea of what Hidden Gems is all about, and what you can expect as a member. Now, it's time we talked price. As you know, so-called "advisors" without one-half Tom's experience and knowledge routinely charge $500 or more for a single visit. And these guys don't work half as hard for you as Tom does. And I don't exaggerate when I tell you that subscribers routinely pay thousands of dollars per year for independent research of this caliber. But I wouldn't consider asking you for $1,000... or even half that. No, you get everything we've discussed today, including one full year of Tom's Motley Fool Hidden Gems advisory service, for just $199. Is that a serious investment? Sure. But that's exactly what it is, an investment. One you can realistically expect to recoup again and again. And I hope you agree it's a good value for research of this quality... plus the bonuses we've discussed today. Especially, now that you see that the risk is mine. Because forces really have conspired in our favor this time When you invest in the amazing little company we've discussed today, it really is like turning back the clock 15 years and following a young Howard Schultz into Starbucks. Except that Starbucks investors had to blaze their own trail. We've been handed a roadmap to follow that was 100% "proven" by one of the most successful companies in history. Yet, amazingly, we can still get in early, before the hoards of individual investors and Wall Street lemmings drive the stock into the stratosphere. That's why Tom recently recommended this company a third time. And why I want to get your report, "The ONE Stock You Can't Afford to Miss this year" into your hands as soon as possible. Simply click on the big "start now" button below and get instant access to the full report now. Then, profit from Tom's complete Hidden Gems service at your convenience without risk for one full month. Only please don't delay. When you invest in the underfollowed, unloved Hidden Gems Tom tells you about each month, the profits pile up gradually over a lifetime... making you wealthy in the process. But the rewards can also come fast and furious, like we saw with our 521% windfall on Middleby. Opportunities like this simply don't last forever. So, why risk waiting? Tom and I can't wait to hear from you! And, remember, you risk nothing by giving Tom a try. I sure hope you will. ------------------------------------------------ Start Now! http://www.fool.com/m.asp?i=2263490 ------------------------------------------------ Paul Elliott Senior Investment Writer P.S. Earlier, I mentioned you could view the entire transcript of Tom's revealing interview with this company's CEO. You can even watch the video! Simply click the link below to try Hidden Gems risk-free for one month -- I'll promptly send you'll the link where you can access the full interview at once. Click here to watch. http://www.fool.com/m.asp?i=2263491 P.P.S. This is a no-lose proposition. You're covered by my personal "double guarantee." Tom's report, "The ONE Stock you can't afford to Miss this year,"... plus all the content you can access on the Hidden Gems members-only website: all the recommendations of the past issues... all the articles and reports full of actionable money-making tips, are ALL YOURS TO KEEP. P.P.S. We preach patience here at The Motley Fool. But remember, you could have bought this stock when Tom recommended it and be sitting on a DOUBLE already. Opportunities like this don't last, so why wait? Click here now to get started. http://www.fool.com/m.asp?i=2263492& _________________________________________________________________ This is a promotional email from The Motley Fool - 2000 Duke St. - Alexandria, VA 22314 Legal Information: Copyright (c) 1995-2007 The Motley Fool. All rights reserved. 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