CLOSED - THANKS to all customers for the last few years

Somehow I don't think Barclays would close just because I said it was a weekend. Apart from not being able to trade on there website, what are they like as a broker?

Hi Socrates, I was actually able to get back into Barclays around 9am :0). In the main it is quite good but sometimes I get locked out. I suppose I could deal over the telephone. The charges are reasonable 12 no matter how large the deal and then 7.50 after 10 deals in a quarter. WHEN there is an error I get it dealt with quite quickly. I also have my main portfolio linked with my ISA. There is a good research area and they do let you buy some shares which occasionally other people have difficulties, especially when they have just come onto the stockmarket. Last year I found that there were difficulties because the HMRC changed their ruling and a lot of the shares were no longer tradeable for a time in my ISA but that shouldn't be a problem now!!!

Thanks Bluelady. At present I use two and seriously condidering a change. 12 sounds a bit high for these days and I'm not sure I would do 10 trades in a quarter.

Socrates when you have done 10 trades in one quarter then the next quarter starts at 7.50.

I don't think I've ever done ten trades in a year!

Socrates, but think of all that spare time you will have on your hands ;0) .

If you prefer to be the long term investor, stick to what you know best. Gosh even when I had to go to the town centre to do buying and selling I think I bought more than 10 times in a year. The telephone trading was much better and now the internet is amazing for speed, but also for frustration.

You're showing your age there Bluelady :-)

Hi Kayak, lol, actually I am not showing my age, I am showing that I didn't get hooked up to the internet till a few years ago ;0).

I feel ready for a snack, I think I'll have a can of soup with yesterdays left-over savoury mince mixed in. That will set me up for whatever Bunny has laid on for today's menu.

Errrrr - anyone want to nip out and get fish and chips.........

I am having haddock fish fingers, white bread and tomato ketchup, yumee.....

(Yawn stretch)

Morning all, oh my head!

Sorry I'm late. Was out last night disco dancing with the ladies. Bucket of coffee for me please.

Would that be with half a jar of coffee or a whole one? ;>)

Whole one please.

:O(

I'm back. I've been having a quiet cultural moment with some of my favourite music. I decided to fire up the stereo kit on my computer and remind myself of some of the most sublime compositions in my collection. Back to reality!

Glad you said 'fire up' there Socs, had visions of a bonfire! LOL

Bunny
Some of the music does light a fire in my soul.

Hi Socco, becoming all romantical I see.....too much time on your hands .....back to work!!

Possibly just heart burn Socs ;>)

Philistine!