Select Comfort Corp. (SCSS)

TMFPlatoish (29.28) Submitted: 7/03/06 7:37 PM : Start Price: $22.13 SCSS Score: -92.97

This is a well-positioned company that dominates its catagory. They have a complete top to bottom vertical integration model that gives them good control over all aspects of their business. They are the largest mattress retailer in the US. They emplo...

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rjd76 (67.22) Submitted: 6/19/07 1:29 PM : Start Price: $16.39 SCSS Score: 72.78

I initially bought into SCSS a few months ago, and like others, I was very disappointed with its performance. I still think its got an upside, but I sold my positions after a visit to the SCSS store here in PA. The sales rep I spoke with was missing...

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millionairefools (99.32) Submitted: 12/15/06 1:51 AM : Start Price: $19.31 SCSS Score: -88.72

SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats):
S : This surely is one of the leading brands of premium mattresses; one of the big three. Another advantage of the category is that someone who is investing in a premium mattress will not go for a...

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TMF1000 (97.34) Submitted: 7/20/06 8:57 PM : Start Price: $19.16 SCSS Score: -92.63

Great beds, a fair PE ratio, great growth in their different distribution channels. HIgher estimates going forward. No debt, tons of cash, competitors falling by the wayside as they move into different retail stores, increase their ecommerce business...

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dgpederson (< 20) Submitted: 11/01/07 7:55 PM : Start Price: $11.20 SCSS Score: -69.07

I used to be a sales professional with scss, but I left this summer after I realized that sales weren't getting any better in the near future. The problem is this. Select Comfort markets their beds to the middle class... that is why their marketing a...

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3Rhino (65.42) Submitted: 12/11/06 11:43 AM : Start Price: $18.11 SCSS Score: 80.22

Lots of positive hype in the newsletters and the boards and a bunch of bulls in CAPS, doesn't make a stock go. This one has faltered in a big way twice in the last few months. First time I bought the "buying opportunity" line. Caught that knife an...

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CaptFoolDawg (< 20) Submitted: 8/24/06 8:02 PM : Start Price: $19.00 SCSS Score: -88.50

this shows the downside to this game....people jumping on the banwagon without knowing anything.

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vinney11 (29.64) Submitted: 8/24/06 4:48 PM : Start Price: $19.10 SCSS Score: -88.71

Makes a fantastic product and operates a business model with minimal working capital required. Market penetration is still very low so the opportunty for growth has just begun. Gets high stewardship grades.

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dstb (74.12) Submitted: 8/29/06 4:20 AM : Start Price: $19.22 SCSS Score: 88.94

Large repurchases of shares to cover dilution due to stock options is merely moving expenses from the income statement to the cash flows (financing) statement. This company's expenses are significantly higher than they appear. Additionally, their h...

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Cicciano (< 20) Submitted: 4/16/08 10:28 AM : Start Price: $3.39 SCSS Score: -46.21

Beaten up, beaten down, but not beaten.





Yes, SCSS has blown some great opportunities in its mis-marketing.





Yes, its financials are hurting due to the recession and arguably the housing slump.

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