I subsequently sold the THL balance at 287 so covered the brokerage, of the odd lot trade. Direct actually reversed the brokerage on the subsequent sale. So I appreciate Direct coming to the party. I am not blaming Direct. They are like the proverbial meat in the sandwich. But still they are going to have to move with the times and move to two tier trading. Unless the NZX moves odd lot trading to a separate board somehow. Sharesies can buy and sell their own shares. I did write to the NZX to complain, but I got back a real patronising reply, blah blah blah.