It's nothing to panic about,,,,absolutely nothing to panic about,,,but it's also better to be prepared,,,and if all it takes is to ask for 1/3 of ones shares be delivered,,,I think it's worth the warning.
I can tell you,,,I remember when the savings and Loans crashed in the 80's,,,,,No one I knew of lost any money,,,,HOWEVER,,,,my uncle and grandmother waited over 1 1/2 years to get their cash. The S & L had horrible records,,,,and they had to file all kind of paperwork,,,and lost out on interest.
So,,,all I'm saying is I think everyone should check the minor details,,,,don't sell anything in the next week,,,,there's no huge hurry in my opinion,,,,but don't stick your head in the sand either,,,,because in 6 months there's no telling how this may play out.
Personally,,,I'm not sure what I'll do,,,,but Doug Casey just the other week recommended that it would not be a bad idea to have some of your securities delivered. That's the safest IMO. I would maybe ask for 1/2 of my shares. That way they can't short those shares on us,,,,I know they are safe,,,and there are no tax issues as the shares have not been sold. Also makes it easier to hold shares and you won't make a rash decision a sell your shares at the wrong time.
Some of those certificates are very attractive also,,,LOL,,,kind of nice to look at and hold in your hand,,,,kind of like holding a 20$ gold piece in ones hand