I can vouch for losing 15k from Gary Halbert last December. I was so awestruck that he would even take me on. Then he told me to get involved with a friend of his who suppposedly tested a direct mail promotion. All the guy needed was money to roll out.

The only reason I did this was because I had read previous Halbert newsletters talking about success stories of people who formed partnerships and made some money. Also the Great Halbert asked me so how could I refuse.

I don't even want to tell you what I lost on that one.

I consider myself a smart business person but once again I fell in love with the aura of Gary Halbert. Quite honestly I am ashamed and embarrassed to admit this but I'm sick and tired of people talking about Halbert as if he was a saint.

I was vulnerable at the time and he took advantage of me. Yes Gordon his estate had nothing. I talked to the attorney in charge and he sympathetically said you and a bunch of others are in the same boat and there's no money.

What have I learned. To study, read, test.....ON MY OWN!! For all of you out there be careful of all the Gurus. Due your due diligence, check everything out, don't assume anything. I went through the school of hard knocks and I don't wish that kind of "education" on anyone.

I think this is the best forum. There are a lot of great people but I'd like to single out Gordon - for he has helped me the most.