Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5203.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.97]) by strange.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tauu96.bqq.37kbi0u for ; Wed, 14 Mar 2001 08:59:02 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20010314135900.4228.qmail@web5203.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [205.188.197.171] by web5203.mail.yahoo.com; Wed, 14 Mar 2001 05:59:00 PST Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 05:59:00 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 280 To: MPCGram@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ==================================================== MPC Gram ==================================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------------- Series 002-Number 280 Wednesday 14 March 2001 Fesvations (Fest Observations) By Phil Goldstein So my friends and fellow collectors another Fest has come and gone all too quickly! While most remembered are such things as the major discoveries, deals and transactions that brings notoriety to those who were involved, we tend to overlook the minor "details" such as recognizing the newer collectors. At the Fest, I felt we have successfully "infected" these collectors into some very frenzied and in depth searching for such advanced things as matching serial numbers, errors, inverted backs, but I think also something more: Incentive to remain a collector of MPC. I noticed when a newer collector had a question concerning military numismatics, the more experienced of us took the time to answer those questions at great length in great detail. No topic at the Fest was unanswerable. We had collectors who specialized in chits, camp money, Paybooks, multiple printings, methods (printing/cutting), accessories (crating/packaging) to name a few. I would like to believe that no collector left the Fest with any unanswered questions (if they were answerable) or with wants for information. With that in mind, I feel that a newer and up-and-coming collector can be prepared and better armed for their search/quest for that subject that intrigues them most, and that accounts for alot. With those unanswered questions that go unanswered, that collector will lose interest in an area, because they are inexperienced to know where to look for the answers themselves. Yet the more experienced of us helped as best we could, which in almost every case was sufficient, but when it wasn't, we were able to get them pointed in right direction. A book may be published and details recorded, but those little minor tidbits of info that surface afterwards that normally skip our mind, surface once again when called upon, and sometimes provide a missing link to some collector that turns a ? into a ! This Fest came off better than the last, not because it was bigger in attendance, had more comfortable accommodations (that did help though! I already miss that Jacuzzi/hot tub!) or the major discoveries that surfaced, but it was a success because we all had taken the time to share each other’s interests, and share what we have learned with one another. The Fest money (aside from the Fest itself) I think was the biggest help to bringing the newer collectors together with the older, as well as with each other. To see groups of collectors huddling together swapping notes, then dashing off to a new group, was very inspiring to say the least. So, to my old friends, it was exciting to see you again and reminisce, but also to my new friends, it was a pleasure to meet you, and share those questions and hopefully answers and experiences, and I look forward to hearing from you, not only to help with a question, but just to say hello, and I already find myself looking forward to seeing all of you in 51 weeks! To those of who couldn't make it for whatever reason, you were missed, and hope you can make next years. One more thing is in order: heartfelt thanks to Fred Schwan, who's not so tireless energy brought the Fest together. Pam West Donates First Auction Item English dealer Pam West attened the Chicago Paper Money Expo and donated a variety of materials for the ANA WWII Numismatics Scholarship fund. Unfortunately, Pam has a good excuse for attending CPMX instead of MPCFest. She was not receiving the Gram! As you can immagine, she is receiving it now! Pam donated a variety of intersting paper moeny items all of which sold for a tidy donation to the fund. The very first lot that sold in the very first Fest auction was a group of souvenir notes from IBNS London Congresses. The buyer of this historic lot was Al Glaser who promptly selected one of the pieces that had plenty of empty space on the back and made it into a Fest souvenir by indicating the historic nature of the piece and having all Festers sign it. Someday it will be in the MPCFest Museum and Hall of Fame, but for now the piece resides in the Glaser collection. Thanks to Pam and Al. ==================================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------------- I am sure that those poor nonFesters are tired of reading about the Fest. That is understandable. The best fix of course is to attend the NextFest, but until that opportunity comes again, the best way to avoid Fest overload is to write in with some other news, features, and letters! We love em all! =================================================== Mail Call --------------------------------------------------- Dear Gram, I know this is probably too late for anyone to bid on it but I just received the catalog in today's mail; Phillips Auctioneers, "Scripophily and Paper Money,” 1PM and 2PM Thursday 15th March 2001, 101 New Bond Street, London. Their fax number is 020-7629-8876 and their web site is www.phillips-auctions.com to contact them. The one lot of most interest to Gramsters is 179 and it is also illustrated. The description is; Ceylon: 1900c. Diyatalawa POW Camp 10 Rupees (Campbell 4804) colors have faded so that front is now more pale brown and "Canceled" stamp is not fully visible but paper still firm and this is a scarce note, GVF 280-300 Pounds. Howard Howard A. Daniel III Dear Howard, Thanks for writing. I think that you underestimated the Gram lightening editorial reaction and the initiative of some Gramsters. If there is a Gramster out there who is interested, I will bet that the faxes will fly and a bid will be placed! Editor To all those responsible for Fest II: What a hoot!!!! I had a great time. This letter is to confirm my reservation for Fest III. Have it in Port Clinton, a warmer climate, a popular vacation destination, earlier in the year, later in the year, whatever. Just have it. I'm in. Regards Al Glaser Dear Gram, I also can not attend as my schedule is beating me to death but would love a set of souvenirs Tom Denly =================================================== Departments --------------------------------------------------- WWII numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar 2001 --------------------------------------------------- Not only does the scholarship fund have an official identity but also has a bank account! Any further donations should be paid to the order of "Military Numismatists Scholarship" and sent to: Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 THE UPDATED LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP BENEFACTORS 3/5/01. These folks have generously provided money or material to finance scholarships to the ANA WWII Numismatics seminar. Your contributions will help promote collecting WWII material and be greatly appreciated. Many donations were received at CPMX and MPCFest. They are being processed and will be recognized very soon. Mr. Anonymous Donor Mike Cummings Sue and Keith Bauman Ed B. Doug Bell Tom Denly, Denly's R. A. Medina Harold MPCKid Kroll Leo "Paymaster" May Mrs. R.C. Matherne Bill McNease Mel and Jeremy Steinberg Marcus Turner Larry Ski Guido Fred PK6 Joel Shafer World Wide Ventures Pam West John & Nancy Wilson Neil Shafer W. E. Yanchick ==================================================== Post/Base Exchange (PX/BX/NEX) Dump your dupes! Your classified advertisement for items for sale will be run here for free. Send your ads to the gram. This service is for everyone, most humble dealer or most advanced collector. The point is to make the gram more interesting. Send in a list of items for sale and we will list them here in the gram. In all cases confirm your order via email first. Korean Dealers Numismatic catalog for 2001 including Korean MPC coupons for the very first time. Not much to read in English, but some nice color illustrations and an historic MPC literature item. $23.95 postpaid. David Seelye. Contact coinman@rochester.rr.com. 701 FOR SALE. Yes, I have a Series 701 (second printing) available to a good home, $2750, terms available. Contact fred@papermoneyworld.com. WANTED Collectors may submit lists of items wanted for their collections for listing here. Dealers and collectors who have these items are then encouraged to list them for sale in the above section. This is a trial, if you like it, send your list. =================================================== Staff: publisher and editor: Fred Schwan - fred@papermoneyworld.com; assistant editor - Phil Goldstein IWANTMYMPC@aol.com critic: Harold Kroll - MPCKid@papermoneyworld.com; index manager: Ed Beaman webmaster & technical advisor: Doug Bell - (Wiz): doug@papermoneyworld.com; The Boss: Judy Schwan ===== MPC Gram is published by BNR Press and papermoneyworld.com as a free service to the community of military money collectors. Your suggestions, criticisms, complaints, editorial contributions, letters, and even praise are very welcome. The entire contents including linked illustrations are copyright protected by the publishers. In the case of contributors, the copyright is protected on behalf of the creators. Please send all correspondence regarding the gram to MPCgram@yahoo.com. Thank you very much for your participation. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? 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