The multiplier on the contract at that time was $500/point at $25 a nickel tick so catching a point move was like catching 10 on the current mini contract.
Quote from gkramer:
As an aside, imagine trading a 30 pt range... for 11 months!
jul qrtly low on 08 1106, priceline res 1106, res with oct 07 high descending trendline 1106....oct qrt 02 and mar qrtr 09 highs 954-956 K.I.S.S . supp and res......... for amusement only