Testimonials

Our testimonials are in chronological order and have not been solicited

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From: P***l A******** [mailto:***********@bigpond.com]
Sent: Monday, 20 July 2009 4:09 PM
To: marcus@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: General Comment

Dear Marcus,

I am a 45 yo accountant in industry (who never really liked the profession or career – only did it an Uni because my mother told me to at the time) so I am duty bound to take an interest in the business world. Having said that, I do enjoy market and economic commentary, just not ‘accounting’ per se.

May I say, that of all the areas I read and all the publications I look at, I find your articles in the Saturday Melbourne Age something to really look forward to.

Your honesty and approach, often in ‘story telling’ mode, is both refreshing an entertaining. I have recommended you as a must read to many people.

I recently bought the box set of Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos” – a landmark  series explaining the universe and all that’s in it by one of the foremost scientific thinkers the world has ever seen. In one particular episode, only an hour in length, he managed to describe the position of a single cell of the human body in relation to an Oak tree and the formation of the entire universe.

I am in awe of the clarity of thought displayed in such circumstances and, whilst perhaps not on the same ‘cosmic’ scale, similarly rejoice in reading your next instalment of pure common sense.

With all the ‘noise’ that is around clotting  economic commentary at the moment, I implore you to keep up the good work.

Regards,

P**** A********

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From: D****, H**** [mailto:*****@****.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 24 December 2008 1:49 PM
To: Marcus Today
Subject: Merry Christmas

Afternoon Marcus,

Just a quick note to wish you and your family all the best for the festive season. I appreciate all of your constructive comments and work over the year and still rate you as the best independent market observer around who calls it as it is and has no hidden agenda. I hope that going forward you can still maintain this high standard of unbiased commentary as it is surely in short supply from the rest of the financial community.

Once again, all the best and well done on a good year of commentary.

Best Wishes

H****

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From: J**** [mailto:J****@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 24 December 2008 1:44 PM
To: Marcus Today
Subject: THanks Marcus

Hi Marcus,

As a result of your constant reminders about the horrors of a bear market, I sold most of my shares months ago. Thanks Marcus - I now know there is only one thing worse than selling at a loss today, and that is selling at a bigger loss tomorrow and a bigger loss the next day.

Merry Christmas to you and your gorgeous family,

J**** P*****

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From: J**** B****[mailto:*****@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 24 December 2008 12:15 PM
To: Marcus Today
Subject: have HUGELY enjoyed the Marcus P writeups

Merry Xmas all
have HUGELY enjoyed the Marcus P writeups in our local paper
and your emails
keep up the good work
great stuff, brilliant 
Thanks so much, and regards

J****

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From: j****** [mailto:j******@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 23 December 2008 5:08 PM
To: Marcus Today
Subject: Thank you and merry christmas

Marcus and team,

One of the highlights for me this year was subscribing to your newsletter.

It's been a great year to learn - and I've learnt a whole lot. The level you pitch your material is spot on.  A quality product you can all be very proud of.

While I have gained a wealth of information, the thing that has changed me the most have been your insights into taking your partner on the journey with you and the consideration of family in decisions we make.  I have personally found these words of advice worth the subscription price alone.

All the best to you and your family.

Thank you.

J*** and S****** A*****

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From: L***** S***** [mailto:*******@aapt.net.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 23 December 2008 2:21 PM
To: Marcus Today
Subject: Merry Xmas

Thanks to all the team for a whopper of a year in news letters and giving rise to a few laughs along the way....when most of us were crying. I hope you all have a wonderful Xmas and New Year and enjoy a WELL DESERVED holiday.

Thanks again

L**

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From: J*** B**** [mailto:J******@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Saturday, 20 December 2008 7:58 AM
To: Marcus Today
Subject: Column

MARCUS           Your column always good but today----  BRILLIANT          j***                

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From: J*** & M****[mailto:*******@iprimus.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 30 October 2008 4:44 PM
To: Marcus Today
Subject: giddy-up

Thanks for the free trial folks. I found it interesting to read, informative, and in a 'chatty' style; some humour where appropriate. God knows we all need that! I have just subscribed for the newsletter daily issue.  Unfortunately the my horses had bolted already, but unfazed I want to be ready to join the fray again!  Cheers,  J*** J******

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From: K****B*** [mailto****@*******.com.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:16 AM
To: Marcus Today
Subject: site

What a damn good site you have ....look forward to your emails....

Regards ....K**** B***

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From: T*******, C**** [mailto:********@*******.gov.au]
Sent: Friday, 17 October 2008 7:11 PM
To: Marcus Today
Subject: Re: You might be interested in this - FROM MARCUS

Marcus,

Not sure if you will ever get this reply. But this letter has made my month. Great stuff.

CT

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From: H****** [mailto:m*****@b*******.net.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 10 September 2008 3:31 PM
To: info@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Excellent Marcus

Marcus,

You are at your best when you give straight-forward explanations of what is happening out there.  Your emails explaining why the resources sector has crashed have been a great help.  Many thanks.

H**** M****

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From: A***** [mailto:a******@e*************.com.au]
Sent: Friday, 5 September 2008 3:24 PM
To: info@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: comments

I am a new subscriber and would say now that I intend renewing my subscription - excellent commentary for daily (and day) traders

RK

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From: R** M**** [mailto:r*******@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 13 August 2008 11:27 AM
To: info@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Re: MT Morning Email - THIS ONE SHOULD PRESENT A BIT BETTER

Hi Marcus,

I lOVE your Newsletter! I no longer read the Fin section of the SMH and have stopped buying the Fin Review. Your summaries are much better and wittier.

Best regards,  R**

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From: b*** r****** [mailto:b******@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, 11 August 2008 11:43 AM
To: info@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Re: MT Morning Email 20080811

Hi Marcus,

Your newsletter is simply great reading and very informative, giving sound advice and reality checks on some wild broker forecasts.

Regards B**

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From: J*** & T*** H***** [mailto:j*******@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Thursday, 7 August 2008 9:18 PM
To: info@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: THANKS
Hi Marcus,

Your Newsletter is a good one! I particularly like your refreshing sense of humour and your personal comments on stocks in the market.

Regards

J**** H******

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From: J*** D***** [mailto:j******@yahoo.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 19 May 2008 12:47 PM
To: Cath Oconnor
Subject: RE: MARCUS TODAY QUERY

...By the way, I spend a lot of time overseas and it's not often possible to access daily information about the market.  Marcus' newsletter is invaluable for me. It provides me with exactly what I need.

J***

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From: P*** V******* [mailto:p*****@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Thursday, 10 April 2008 4:19 PM
To: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Quote of the day 10.4.08

Dear Marcus,

Let me say immediately that I find your newsletter immensely useful, entertaining and humane.

Best regards,

P*** V****

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From: R*** H**** [mailto:r**.h*****@yahoo.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 7 April 2008 2:26 PM
To: Cath O'Connor
Subject: Many thanks

Hi Cath, I am enjoying the insights Marcus provides; his views and news are giving me a much greater understanding of the factors at play in the marketplace, and will help guide me in carrying out our investment strategy. Many thanks, and keep up the great work!! Best regards, R***

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From: A** F******** [mailto:f******@primusonline.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 7 April 2008 5:13 PM
To: Cath O'Connor
Subject: Thank you very much

Dear Cath,

Thank you very much for your prompt, helpful and kind reply.

What a marvelous down to earth outlook and sense of humour the man has! It is truly a pleasure to follow the way his mind works...Do tell him he has another devoted "FAN" for his collection.

Many thanks again and keep up the excellent work you both do.

A** F********

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From: a**** [mailto:a*****@bigpond.net.au]

Sent: Tuesday, 1 April 2008 1:36 PM
To: info@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Re: Marcus Today 20080331

Your newsletters are worth their  weight in gold ....YOU are honest !

 

AM

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From: P**** V******* [mailto:p****@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 11 March 2008 5:09 PM
To: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Feedback to M.Padley

Dear Mr. Padley,

I just want to let you know how much I appreciate your newsletter. It is very important to have early attention drawn to potential new “themes”, whether or not they eventually lead to trades. I also appreciate your humane approach and that you don’t confuse means with ends.

All the best,

P**** V*******

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From: H***** M*** [mailto:m******@b******.net.au]
Sent: Friday, 7 March 2008 12:46 PM
To: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: thanks

Cath

I wonder how many of your subscribers are being kept sane by reading updates from Marcus Today.  I see it as a voice of reason at the moment.

H*****

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Hi Marcus,

Just thought I’d send some positive feedback on your new layout. I find it much easier and more efficient to read, and the news summaries are great. Good move!

The newsletter is great, wouldn’t be in the market without it.
C*** Z*****

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From: H*** M*** [mailto:m*****@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Friday, 29 February 2008 2:10 PM
To: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Honest analysis of market swing

Hi Cath

I think Marcus Padley is about the only sane, objective, honest commentator who can explain the HUGE swings in the market.  Straight talking - honest appraisal - who/what is messing up the market.  

Cheers

H**** M***

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From: I** H***** [mailto:i**@a************.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 20 February 2008 5:49 PM
To: marcus@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Marcustoday

Dear Marcus

Excellent coverage and really like your brokers section on the website.

Regards I** H*******

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From: a** w**** [mailto:a********@optusnet.com.au]
Sent: Saturday, 22 December 2007 3:59 AM
To: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Cc: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Happy Christmas to all!

Dear Cath, Marcus & the team- thanks for your help-Marcus your emails are so helpful.

A merry Xmas & prosperous prosperous. I appreciate your charts so much.

Happy Christmas!!!

A****

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From: G***** [mailto:g*********@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, 20 December 2007 7:06 PM
To: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Merry Christmas and a New Year - a satisfied punter

Cath and Marcus

Thanks for your efforts over the year. Although I have only recently subscribed to your daily newsletter - I had two "tries" and on both accounts, should have followed your advice. I have read your weekly column regularly in the West Australian.

Marcus, you have an exceptional gift of getting to the nub of the matter. Brokers hate it when their clients quote Marcus Padley. Wishing you all - your family and loved ones, a Very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with Happiness Love and Laughter

Regards
G***** R*******

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From: L** W******* [mailto:l**************@optusnet.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 20 December 2007 3:59 PM
To: info@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Service Appreciation

Dear Marcus, Sam and the balance of your co-coordinating staff. Congratulations on achieving your 90% Subscription roll over rate.

It is a direct reflection on the consistent quality of your DAILY publication. Its presentations are insightful, the sectioning of the market is edifying and I really enjoy the daily Snippets.

Best Wishes for Xmas and may you prosper in 2008.

Kind regards
L** W********

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From: L** K**** [mailto:L**.K***@******.com.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 8:01 AM
To: Cath O'Connor
Subject: Padley newsletter

Hi Cath,

Thanks for the subscription offer. There isn't the air of paranoia, egotism and hard sell that is displayed in many similar organisations. Best of all, Marcus seems like a down-to-earth, smart guy with a sense of humour and good communication skills.

regards ..

L** K***

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From: jimcc [mailto:j***@x**a.co.nz]
Sent: Wednesday, 5 December 2007 2:43 PM
To: Marcus Padley
Subject: Congratulations

Hello Marcus,
 
I felt it was time a faceless number from the masses actually told you how I appreciate your news letter.
It is not easy to have to write every day and I remember how you once compared yourself to and author and how many million words you must write each year.  (Not forgetting how much they got paid!!)

Nevertheless, it is a wonder that Rupert hasn't bought you out you do such a fantastic job with so much humour to keep the worst economist smiling. Let's hope no one else has snaffled you up and we can keep reading for the forseeable future.
 
Cheers, 
J*****

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From: J** R******* [mailto:j***@c*********.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 26 November 2007 8:32 PM
To: Marcus Padley
Subject: Your column on Saturday.

Hi Marcus,

Just wanted to let you know I loved your column in the SMH on Saturday and your advice in Marcus Today! Please tell me you are writing a book with all the capitalist conscience (title?) excerpts from your reports, it would be amazing and would sell very well (I won't take a cut I promise). Thank you for the inspiration. Take care.

Kind Regards,

 J** R******

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From: M***** J*** [mailto:m***.J****@********.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 19 November 2007 6:00 PM
To: marcus@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Thankyou

Marcus

Couldn't let this opportunity pass to say thanks for contributing to my investment strategy each day.
Love the sense of humour expressed by you and your team.
Great to know that you share my view that life is not just about the money.
Keep up the great job. It makes a difference.

Best Regards
M******J****

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From: T****D**** [mailto:t*****@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Friday, 16 November 2007 2:33 AM
To: info@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: RE: Marcus Today 20071115

Dear Marcus

At the outset, let me tell you that I am very pleased with my investment in Marcus Today.

I read your daily Bulletins with great interest – and they have certainly influenced my investment decisions.

Your commentaries on current Market movements are most enlightening

particularly enjoyable when they are spiced with your wit and humour.

Kind regards! 

T**** D*****

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From: E*** M*** [mailto:m****@***.***.au]
Sent: Thursday, 25 October 2007 10:25 AM
To: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Thank-you for the article-'Character and experience are your aces in life'

Having read the article "Character and experiences are your aces in life' published in the West Australian yesterday, I need to say that the level headed comments from the article are a breath of fresh air compared to the hyped up media stories we have been bombarded with lately. 

It was genuinely refreshing to hear someone state the obvious fact, that if you have a passion for sport and you are given a rare, (well paid) opportunity to make it your career, why wouldn't you make the most of it, financially and socially?

I shall pin this article on my wall at work and hope that everyone reads it. 

M***

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From: H**** D**** [mailto:h********@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, 6 October 2007 9:03 PM
To: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Forks Article

Just want to thank you for that amazing article "Forks". It is so timely, as I am just about to return to Australia after 2 years in Japan. Wow!

Thanks again!

H****

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From: S*** H****** [mailto:s*********@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 12 September 2007 2:09 PM
To: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: RE: MARCUS TODAY 20070912

I think this is the best site for information you can get for the stock market. It is very well put together. Love it.
Once again, THANK YOU.

Regards
S****

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From: E*** W*** [mailto:E***@********.com.au]
Sent: Monday, 3 September 2007 3:37 PM
To: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Idiot's guide

To Marcus Padley,

Hi Marcus, I really enjoy your work, both in the Age, and in Alan Kohlers’ Eureka Report (also when Ali Moore interviews you). Great stuff. As an aficionado of Warren buffet, and as someone who has for 12 years read anything of this nature I can get my hands on, yours is the sort of writing that this country needs.

I think that you are very important in the overall investment scheme of things, and I encourage you to keep up the good work.

Cheers,

E*** W***

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From: J*** H**** [mailto:John.Honey@elders.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 16 August 2007 3:46 PM
To: cath@marcustoday.com.au
Subject:

Hello Cath,

I’m sending this onto you so, hopefully, you will pass it onto Marcus.

It is a note of appreciation from a viewer on Sunday ABC and a “West Australian “ reader. Particularly with the latter I would like to congratulate Marcus on the normally unseen common sense he is imparting in his articles on share investing over the past few weeks. If he wrote a book and included all of this wisdom it would sell a million and get rid of most of the day traders!

Thanks Marcus and keep up with the sense of humour.

J**** H******

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From: J******* D**** [mailto:a***@j******.com.au]
Sent: Friday, 17 August 2007 3:00 PM
To: marcus@marcustoday.com.au
Subject: Newsletter best investment done

Hi Marcus,

I don't know if this will help, but I always feel proud when my clients love the work that we do for them. In my case I reckon that your newsletter is the best Investment short and long term that I ever done!

Love it !

Kind Regards

A*** V****