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At 11:11 AM 5/19/98 EDT, BobRABCDEF wrote:
>I don't suppose it happens very often, but Fidelity has been known to have
the
>wrong cusip number matched with the wrong options.  I.E. one time I tried
>buying an NDX option and they sold me a Gaming index option.  Also Fidelity
>has been notorious for not having the new strikes entered for computerized
>trading when the mkt moves into new strike range.  For their credit they
>usually will give the lower commission if you tell them you tried to enter it
>via computer but had to call a live broker.  Best to bring the issue up with
>the broker when actually placing the trade.  Just ask for the FOX + or
>whatever commission and they will give it if the online system was down or
>would not respond properly.
>
>BobR
>
  I know they are good about crediting commisions, but the broker couldn't
even find the option I was looking for. That is harder to deal with!