• 2^nd Annual Children’s Charity Auction
• Long Beach Show
• Press Releases
• Promotional Offers

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NEWS / COMMENTARIES

2^nd Annual Children’s Charity Auction

I’m pleased to announce that the 2^nd Annual Card Mall Children’s Charity Auction will take place in November, 1998. An exact date is being worked out, and will be announced as soon as it is set. Like last year, this auction will benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Last year, dozens of dealers, issuers, and collectors got together to donate hundreds of phonecards. Additionally, over 100 bidders were involved, and over $3600 was raised for the charity – This far outdid the pre-bid estimate of $1000. Just like last year, 100% of proceeds are donated to charity. There are no administrative fees being taken out to run the auction, and the postage costs on all lots is on me! Please call me at 888 783-6255, or fax (310) 73401529, e-mail, or just send anything you can to:

The Card Mall

Attn: Charity Auction

1042 N. Mountain Ave. Suite B-339

Upland, CA 91786

Donations are tax deductible, and you will receive a letter stating the current retail value of your donation. Thank you in advance for any donations.

Long Beach Show

It doesn’t seem like it has been very long since the last Long Beach show, but it is that time again. This show happens three times a year, and this is the last show for 1998. If you are in the Southern California area, this is a show that you want to attend. It is being held at the Long Beach Convention Center. There will be at least a few phonecard dealers, and perhaps more than usual. You will definitely be able to see USACards, Ginnie Katchur, Steve Eyer, Carson City King, plus a few others. I will be at the show on Thursday and Saturday, so be sure to ask for me at one of the phonecard booths. Additionally, there will be a collector’s dinner on Thursday evening. Please e-mail me for details if you need them.

PRESS RELEASES

Trident buys USA Telecom

Carlsbad, CA, Sept 09, 1998 (DLD Digest) - Trident Media Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TDNT), today announced that its

subsidiary, Trident Prepaid, Inc. has acquired a majority interest in the operations of USA Telecommunications, (``USA'').

USA transferred its operations to Trident Telecard, Inc., a newly formed entity, in exchange for a forty-nine percent

interest in the enterprise. The acquisition is effective as of September 1, 1998 and no other terms were disclosed.

Commenting on the announcement, Edward M. Spector, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trident Media Group stated

``The transaction with USA is the fifth acquisition for Trident this year and complements our recent acquisition of Nevada

based GoldenTel Prepaid, a premiere retailer of prepaid telephone services to the gaming industry.''

USA designs, markets and sells wholesale prepaid telephone cards and services through a distributor network, which services

over 20,000 retailers in over 20 states. USA focuses its services to markets throughout the Caribbean basin, Mexico and

Latin America.

Spector added, ``USA provides Trident a seasoned management with many recognized brand names like ''N.Y.P.D.`` and

''Hola America,`` and a sales and marketing office in New York. The transaction also yields Trident broad distribution for

its prepaid telephone products, outstanding product innovation and a platform for continued growth. We believe that this

acquisition is immediately accretive, continues to solidify our presence in telephony services, and enables us to execute our

strategy of consolidating the multi-billion dollar prepaid telephone industry on a national scale.''

Trident Media Group is a leading provider of integrated telecommunications, television production, and related services to the

entertainment, sports, and wagering industries. The Company's services include mobile satellite and television production

facilities, post- production, closed circuit television, satellite leasing, program syndication, and telephone services.

PROMOTIONAL OFFERS

Jerry Seinfield Offer

Best Buy is offering a free Jerry Seinfield phonecard with the purchase of Jerry’s CD. There is a limit of 30 per store

Best Buy $15 Gift Card

Purchase a microwave at Best Buy, receive a $15 Gift Card. Details at the store.

Until Next Time,

Alan

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