dumb question

[donniej]

Ill ask anyway. I have never bought stocks before, but I want to purchase some stocks from one company that I feel will be some quick cash, whats the best,easiest and most reasonable way of going about this? Should I go thru a broker or do something like etrade or that type program? Not something I plan to continue doing, just wanna buy some and sell when they go up. Thanks for any pointers and advice.