or in this case, you live and i learn. :) Thanks for that awesome bit of info. I've always assumed stock options are better because it raises the purchase pric

or in this case, you live and i learn. :) Thanks for that awesome bit of info. I've always assumed stock options are better because it raises the purchase price of a company in comparison to an all cash sale. I guess even if the purchase price is lower, money in your bank is always > paper money.