Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web12702.mail.yahoo.com ([216.136.173.239]) by runyon.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u65dst.fub.37kbi7f for ; Thu, 7 Feb 2002 12:21:33 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20020207172126.39989.qmail@web12702.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [205.188.197.171] by web12702.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 07 Feb 2002 09:21:26 PST Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2002 09:21:26 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 549/4 To: mpcgram@yahoo.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="0-1840314617-1013102486=:39877" --0-1840314617-1013102486=:39877 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 549, Thurski, February 7, 2002 We Can Learn from this By Larry "Ski" Smulczenski A couple days before I left for the FUN show, I was surfing through some of my favorite search areas on eBay without finding anything of interest. I was about to call it quits, but decided to just scan the first couple of pages of the general listing of World Bank Notes. On about the third or fourth page, I saw a listing for "The Govt of Ceylon 1942 UNC Specimen Banknote." I scrolled down to the picture and there was the emergency 25c note issued by the government when small change became scarce during WWII. Now there was something of interest. I knew I had the issued note, and I even remembered that I had bought it from Leo May, but this was a Specimen. I grabbed my well used copy of World War II Remembered and reread the paragraph preceding the listing of these notes. I confirmed that this was an emergency issue and that it was a local printing, The emergency notes circulated for a short period of time until the contracted for notes arrived. Since the emergency notes were dated 1 January 1942 and the contracted notes dated 1 February 1942 that could have been a very short period of time. Additionally, You don't usually find a specimen of a locally printed note. Countries are interested in taking care of the emergency rather than worrying about the documentation that goes along with a monetary issue in less hectic times. The scan of the note showed what looked like a rubber stamping of six zero's and the word SPECIMEN in the lower left corner were the serial number normally appeared right above the date January 1, 1942. I really wanted this little gem for my collection. But it wasn't going to be easy because the end date for the auction was on the Saturday of the FUN show. I figured I would throw in a cursory bid and then hope that Fred or someone would have a computer at the show that we could use to place a bid later in the week. I entered a $25 bid and found that someone already was at $26. I guess I expected that. If it was a good note, you weren't going to be able to steal it. I was willing to go higher, but decided to let it stand and make a pitch for it later in the week. When we got to the show, I went to Fred's table--BNR Press. Right next to us was Remy Bourne as has become the custom at this show. We have enjoyed this arrangement through the years. I looked to the other side and couldn't believe my eyes! Who was setting up right next to us but eBay. I couldn't believe my luck. They had two portable computers on display and they allowed customers to come by and use them to make bids or check eBay auctions. I discussed the note with Fred and he confirmed that it was a great note. We decided that we had to some get to one of the computers so that I could place a bid near the end of the auction. Of course over the four days we became good friends with the girls working the eBay booth. The bid had risen to $51.00 and I was beginning to feel real good about my chances. I had decided to put in a bid of $150. Fred said "Don't lose it because your trying to save a buck". So we decided that I would bump that up to $250. The girls let me on one of the computers at about 10 minutes left in the auction. The bid had only gone up to $52.00. So with just over a minute left, I entered my bid of $250, thinking that the bidder that was leading had to have a reserve in there that would take my bid over $100. To my surprise, the computer showed that I was the leading bidder at $56.75. He only had a $3.75 pad in his bid. Those remaining seconds seemed to be an eternity, and I fully expected someone to throw in a last second bid. But to my surprise, no one did and I was elated when the screen flashed "auction has ended." Fred's only comment was--"You stole it." I couldn't wait to get the note and it finally arrived last week. I ripped open the envelope as I walked out of the post office and there it was, a nice crisp uncirculated note just as advertised. The word SPECIMEN and the 000000 looked just as they appeared on the scan, as if they were applied to an unnumbered note. BUT, something bothered me about the note. The paper just felt a bit too smooth or something. I couldn't exactly put my finger on it. When I got home, I pulled my issued note out of the box and compared the two. Yep, the paper of the issued note was much rougher than the smooth, shiny specimen. I remembered that World War II Remembered said that the paper should have part of a watermark that says CEYLON/ GOVERNMENT in two curved lines with a smaller text between these two lines saying "Restricted." No doubt about it, it was on my issued note clear as a bell, but the specimen was unwatermarked. I began to worry. I took out my fluorescent light and checked the two notes. The specimen glowed under the light while my issued note just laid there. Bad news. I wanted to make one more check. I got my 30 power magnifier from Radio Shack and took a look at the specimen. What did I see? DOTS. Colored DOTS. Lots and lots of DOTS. The same thing you would get if you looked at the comic pages thru this magnifying instrument. The issued note showed solid lines. My specimen was a fake, a real phony. Someone had made it on a computer and printed it on a dot matrix printer. I emailed the seller, and he apologized profusely. He agreed to refund my money. I asked where he got it and he said from an Australian dealer. I had never heard of that particular dealer. I just hope this seller does refund my money. So that is my little tale. From elation to despair. The one thing that I would like to impress on readers is the usefulness of this little magnifying instrument from Radio Shack. I have seen at least two other notes that were being sold as genuine when in fact they were printed on a computer printer. The $10 magnifier from Radio Shack can pay for itself many times over if it keeps you from buying just one fake. And there are a number of them showing up in the market these days. Think about it. ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- We can learn lots from Larry’s tale above. Obviously, there is the possibility of making a bad purchase and having a loss. Larry handled everything correctly. By the way, what is the return privilege on a fake? We would love to have an attorney comment on this, but here is my take on it. Where a fake/counterfeit/alteration is involved there is no time limit on a return. Of course this is in the case of no dispute on the identity of the item. There is also the matter of jurisdiction. In Larry’s case, it was international in nature. Even in the United States there is the possibility of multiple states, but in those cases there is often also the possibility of federal postal regulations and laws. I recently had my first personal involvement in an alteration case. I will tell that story one day soon, but I want to make another point today. In this case, Larry obtained the note and we determined that it was a fake. It was not even a good fake. Possibly good enough to fool a new collector, but still not a great fake. What would have happened if the buyer were not active enough in our specialty to report the note? Well, Larry (and I) would have made an annotation in our work copies of Remembered and we would have almost certainly listed the fake in the next book. The listing then would have facilitated selling more of the fakes or at least the original one as it "recirculated." ============================================= Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Dear Gram, Regarding the sunk notes. It would have nothing to do with replacement notes. The numbers lost would simply be lost, not replaced in serial number order. Joe Dear Gram, I received 2 copies of Gram 548/5 Ken B. Dear Sir, Sorry about the inconvenience. You may give the extra copy to a friend. We will extend your subscription one issue. Editor ============================================== Departments ------------------------------------------------- Calendar of events for Gramsters maintained by Howard Daniel, Nancy and John Wilson and Gram staff, last updated September 7, 2001 show reports are requested on all events. Even if it was not a great show, there must be something to report. What and whom did you see? Market activity? Share your observations and thoughts with Gramsters everywhere. ---------------------------------------------------- Special "MPC" events March 2002 8-10 - MPCFest III - reservations in order received: Guido Crapanzano, Harold kroll, Larry Smulczenski, Gary "Got any fours" Hicks, Tom Warburton*, David Seelye, Jack Lippincot, Phil Goldstein, Warner Talso, Nick Schrier, Richard Freyser, Tom Koch, Mark Watson, Bill Yanchick, Doug Bell, Sam Feeback, Bruce Potter, Elmer Smith, Marv Mericle, Wes and Rod Hardy, Marcus Turner, Gene Ryanwood, Al Glaser, Ian Marshall, Carlson Chambliss, Ray Bows, Kevin Maloy, Fred Schwan {running total 29}] [missing "old" Festers: Dan Swartz, Leo May, (did I forget someone?), come on guys, give us your reservation, * honorary] Three airports are reasonably available for the Fest. In order of proximity they are: Toledo Cleveland Detroit (Metro) All three are reasonable. If you can arrive early enough AND coordinate it well ahead, every attempt will be made to pick you up at the airport to save on rental cars. Festers are encouraged to coordinate among themselves for rides. We will also run notices in the Gram and, finally, we will try to coordinate for Festers to run pickups from Fest central. June 29 to July 5 W.W.II numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002 Session I (June 29 through July 5, 2002) Session II (Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11, 2002) general events will return --------------------------------------------------- Donations are now being accepted for scholarships to the 2002 "Military Money" course at the 2002 ANA Summer Seminar. Inquiries and donations should be sent to maturner@indy.rr.com or Military Numismatists c/o Marcus Turner 8103 East US Highway 36 Suite 163 Avon, IN 46123 Donors to 2002 Scholarship Fund Steve Feller Harold kroll R. A. Medina Guido Crapanzano David Seelye Leo May Warner Talso Marv Mericle Mark Watson Gail Baker Joel Shafer Ed Hoffman Howard A. Daniel, III keith and Sue Bauman ==================================================== Hot Contact List Below is the BNR Press Hot Contact List. This list serves several functions. Obviously it is an outreach by the dealers listed for your business. Most of them buy and sell MPC. Others organize shows or publish periodicals. They have supported the new Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates with their advertising. They deserve your support and patronage. Secondly, this is a draft from the book that participating dealers should check for correctness. Finally, dealers who are not on it and want to can still get their ads in if they act promptly. Respond to this email or call (419) 732-6683. We are sorry if the format is a little messed up here in the Gram, we are not sure of how to fix it! Hot Contact List Dealers and resources for collectors Name/phone/fax/email Allens (614) 882-3937 (614) 882-0662 info@allens.com American Coins & Collectibles (800) 865-3562 American Numismatic Association (800) 367-9723 Bob Baker (713) 864-3122 Ken Barr (408) 272-3247 ken@kenbarr.com Fred Bart (810) 979-3400 Dick Balbaton (508) 699-2266 (508) 643-1154 RJBalbaton@AOL.com keith and Suzanne Bauman (248) 262-1514 tnaksbauman@earthlink.net Joe Bissell (602) 440-0442 (602) 494-9103 BNR Press (419) 732-6683 (419) 732-6683 fredschwan@yahoo.com Remy Bourne (800) 789-7070 (763) 789-4747 Ed Carne (614) 882-3937 (614) 882-0662 info@allens.com Champion Stamp (212) 489-8130 (212) 581-8130 Cookie Jar Collectibles (301) 604-9225 cjc-pi@home.com Currency Dealer Newsletter (310) 515-7369 Cygnet Charters (419) 734-2422 David F. Cieniewicz (205) 852-7015 Currency Grading & Certification (602) 493-4758 (602) 494-9103 sales@gradedcurrency.com Guido Crapanzano 39-2-8056228 39-2-4459856 Ray Czahor (301) 604-9225 cjc-pi@home.com Doric Coins & Currency (508) 699-2266 (508) 643-1154 FUN (407) 321-8747 Phil Goldstein (845) 254-MPC1 (6721) IWANTMYMPC@AOL.COM Great Lakes Bank Note Company (800) 793-0683 David Cieniewicz (256) 852-7015 Mike Cummings (863) 603-9899 (863) 603-9880 Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683 International Bank Note Society Essie kashani (909) 627-3996 (909) 627-2776 kashani10@aol.com Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683 Lowel Horwdel 765-583-2748 765 583-4584 horwdel@inshightbb.com Lyn knight (800) 243-5211 krause Publications (715) 445-2214 (715) 445-4087 bnr@krause.com Harold Kroll (251) 649-5134 HARBONS@AOL.com Leo May (305) 271-8391 LeoMayent@aol.com Ian Marshall (416)-445-0286 (416) 445-0286 iam@total.net Memphis Coin Club (901) 757-2515 MPCGram (419) 732-6683 MPCGram@Yahoo.com Bob Reed (504) 361-5684 Fred Schwan (419) 732-6683 David Seelye (585) 594-1987 (585) 594-2311 R. M. Smythe (800) 622-1880 (212) 908-4047 Military Trader (800) 334-7165 Fred Schwan (419) 732-6683 (419) 732-6683 FredSchwan@Yahoo.com Richie Self (318) 868-9077 Mel Steinberg & Son (415) 453-9750 (415) 457-4432 melsteinberg@mindspring.com Scott Winslow Associates (603) 472-7040 (603) 472-8773 scott@scottwinslow.com George Warner (307) 672-3700 Pam West [44] 0208 641 3224 [44] 0208 641 3224 pamwestbritnotes@compuserve.com 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. FOR SALE Your advertisement of material for sale (related to military money collecting) will be accepted for this section at no charge as a public service. Here are the notes: 471 5 Cents Gem paper but centered low B00476053B $75 472 $5 VF C01342803C $175 521 5 Cents AU E14877736E $12 611 $5 Fine 2 7 digit numbers in pen on front, stains and a heavy center fold. Good color and would be VF if not for writing. H02059790H $75 611 $10 VF H02163708H Good color but heavy center fold $75 681 $20 Gem paper but centered low C00152076C $525 Tim Kyzivat tkyzivat@kyzivatcurrency.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 or sale in the above section. 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MPC Gram

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Covering the entire World of Military Numismatics

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Series 003-Number 549, Thurski, February 7, 2002

We Can Learn from this

By Larry "Ski" Smulczenski

A couple days before I left for the FUN show, I was surfing through some of my favorite search areas on eBay without finding anything of interest. I was about to call it quits, but decided to just scan the first couple of pages of the general listing of World Bank Notes. On about the third or fourth page, I saw a listing for "The Govt of Ceylon 1942 UNC Specimen Banknote."

I scrolled down to the picture and there was the emergency 25c note issued by the government when small change became scarce during WWII. Now there was something of interest. I knew I had the issued note, and I even remembered that I had bought it from Leo May, but this was a Specimen. I grabbed my well used copy of World War II Remembered and reread the paragraph preceding the listing of these notes. I confirmed that this was an emergency issue and that it was a local printing, The emergency notes circulated for a short period of time until the contracted for notes arrived.

Since the emergency notes were dated 1 January 1942 and the contracted notes dated 1 February 1942 that could have been a very short period of time. Additionally, You don't usually find a specimen of a locally printed note. Countries are interested in taking care of the emergency rather than worrying about the documentation that goes along with a monetary issue in less hectic times. The scan of the note showed what looked like a rubber stamping of six zero's and the word SPECIMEN in the lower left corner were the serial number normally appeared right above the date January 1, 1942. I really wanted this little gem for my collection. But it wasn't going to be easy because the end date for the auction was on the Saturday of the FUN show. I figured I would throw in a cursory bid and then hope that Fred or someone would have a computer at the show that we could use to place a bid later in the week. I entered a $25 bid and found that someone already was at $26. I guess I expected that. If it was a good note, you weren't going to be able to steal it. I was willing to go higher, but decided to let it stand and make a pitch for it later in the week.

When we got to the show, I went to Fred's table--BNR Press. Right next to us was Remy Bourne as has become the custom at this show. We have enjoyed this arrangement through the years. I looked to the other side and couldn't believe my eyes! Who was setting up right next to us but eBay. I couldn't believe my luck. They had two portable computers on display and they allowed customers to come by and use them to make bids or check eBay auctions. I discussed the note with Fred and he confirmed that it was a great note.

We decided that we had to some get to one of the computers so that I could place a bid near the end of the auction. Of course over the four days we became good friends with the girls working the eBay booth. The bid had risen to $51.00 and I was beginning to feel real good about my chances. I had decided to put in a bid of $150. Fred said "Don't lose it because your trying to save a buck". So we decided that I would bump that up to $250. The girls let me on one of the computers at about 10 minutes left in the auction. The bid had only gone up to $52.00. So with just over a minute left, I entered my bid of $250, thinking that the bidder that was leading had to have a reserve in there that would take my bid over $100. To my surprise, the computer showed that I was the leading bidder at $56.75. He only had a $3.75 pad in his bid. Those remaining seconds seemed to be an eternity, and I fully expected someone to throw in a last second bid. But to my surprise, no one did and I was elated when the screen flashed "auction has ended." Fred's only comment was--"You stole it."

I couldn't wait to get the note and it finally arrived last week. I ripped open the envelope as I walked out of the post office and there it was, a nice crisp uncirculated note just as advertised. The word SPECIMEN and the 000000 looked just as they appeared on the scan, as if they were applied to an unnumbered note. BUT, something bothered me about the note. The paper just felt a bit too smooth or something. I couldn't exactly put my finger on it.

When I got home, I pulled my issued note out of the box and compared the two. Yep, the paper of the issued note was much rougher than the smooth, shiny specimen. I remembered that World War II Remembered said that the paper should have part of a watermark that says CEYLON/ GOVERNMENT in two curved lines with a smaller text between these two lines saying "Restricted." No doubt about it, it was on my issued note clear as a bell, but the specimen was unwatermarked. I began to worry. I took out my fluorescent light and checked the two notes. The specimen glowed under the light while my issued note just laid there. Bad news.

I wanted to make one more check. I got my 30 power magnifier from Radio Shack and took a look at the specimen. What did I see? DOTS. Colored DOTS. Lots and lots of DOTS. The same thing you would get if you looked at the comic pages thru this magnifying instrument. The issued note showed solid lines. My specimen was a fake, a real phony. Someone had made it on a computer and printed it on a dot matrix printer. I emailed the seller, and he apologized profusely. He agreed to refund my money. I asked where he got it and he said from an Australian dealer. I had never heard of that particular dealer. I just hope this seller does refund my money.

So that is my little tale. From elation to despair. The one thing that I would like to impress on readers is the usefulness of this little magnifying instrument from Radio Shack. I have seen at least two other notes that were being sold as genuine when in fact they were printed on a computer printer. The $10 magnifier from Radio Shack can pay for itself many times over if it keeps you from buying just one fake. And there are a number of them showing up in the market these days. Think about it.

==============================================

Editorial

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We can learn lots from Larry’s tale above. Obviously, there is the possibility of making a bad purchase and having a loss. Larry handled everything correctly.

By the way, what is the return privilege on a fake? We would love to have an attorney comment on this, but here is my take on it. Where a fake/counterfeit/alteration is involved there is no time limit on a return. Of course this is in the case of no dispute on the identity of the item. There is also the matter of jurisdiction. In Larry’s case, it was international in nature. Even in the United States there is the possibility of multiple states, but in those cases there is often also the possibility of federal postal regulations and laws.

I recently had my first personal involvement in an alteration case. I will tell that story one day soon, but I want to make another point today.

In this case, Larry obtained the note and we determined that it was a fake. It was not even a good fake. Possibly good enough to fool a new collector, but still not a great fake.

What would have happened if the buyer were not active enough in our specialty to report the note? Well, Larry (and I) would have made an annotation in our work copies of Remembered and we would have almost certainly listed the fake in the next book. The listing then would have facilitated selling more of the fakes or at least the original one as it "recirculated."

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Mail Call

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Dear Gram,

Regarding the sunk notes. It would have nothing to do with replacement notes. The numbers lost would simply be lost, not replaced in serial number order.

Joe

Dear Gram,

I received 2 copies of Gram 548/5

Ken B.

Dear Sir,

Sorry about the inconvenience. You may give the extra copy to a friend. We will extend your subscription one issue.

Editor

==============================================

Departments

-------------------------------------------------

Calendar of events for Gramsters maintained by Howard Daniel, Nancy and John Wilson and Gram staff, last updated September 7, 2001 show reports are requested on all events. Even if it was not a great show, there must be something to report. What and whom did you see? Market activity? Share your observations and thoughts with Gramsters everywhere.

----------------------------------------------------

Special "MPC" events

March 2002 8-10 - MPCFest III - reservations in order received: Guido Crapanzano, Harold kroll, Larry Smulczenski, Gary "Got any fours" Hicks, Tom Warburton*, David Seelye, Jack Lippincot, Phil Goldstein, Warner Talso, Nick Schrier, Richard Freyser, Tom Koch, Mark Watson, Bill Yanchick, Doug Bell, Sam Feeback, Bruce Potter, Elmer Smith, Marv Mericle, Wes and Rod Hardy, Marcus Turner, Gene Ryanwood, Al Glaser, Ian Marshall, Carlson Chambliss, Ray Bows, Kevin Maloy, Fred Schwan {running total 29}] [missing "old" Festers: Dan Swartz, Leo May, (did I forget someone?), come on guys, give us your reservation, * honorary]

Three airports are reasonably available for the Fest. In order of proximity they are:

Toledo

Cleveland

Detroit (Metro)

All three are reasonable. If you can arrive early enough AND coordinate it well ahead, every attempt will be made to pick you up at the airport to save on rental cars. Festers are encouraged to coordinate among themselves for rides. We will also run notices in the Gram and, finally, we will try to coordinate for Festers to run pickups from Fest central.

June 29 to July 5

W.W.II numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002

Session I (June 29 through July 5, 2002)

Session II (Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11, 2002)

general events will return

---------------------------------------------------

Donations are now being accepted for scholarships to the 2002 "Military Money" course at the 2002 ANA Summer Seminar. Inquiries and donations should be sent to maturner@indy.rr.com

or

Military Numismatists

c/o Marcus Turner

8103 East US Highway 36

Suite 163

Avon, IN 46123

Donors to 2002 Scholarship Fund

Steve Feller

Harold kroll

R. A. Medina

Guido Crapanzano

David Seelye

Leo May

Warner Talso

Marv Mericle

Mark Watson

Gail Baker

Joel Shafer

Ed Hoffman

Howard A. Daniel, III

keith and Sue Bauman

====================================================

Hot Contact List

Below is the BNR Press Hot Contact List. This list serves several functions. Obviously it is an outreach by the dealers listed for your business. Most of them buy and sell MPC. Others organize shows or publish periodicals. They have supported the new Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates with their advertising. They deserve your support and patronage.

Secondly, this is a draft from the book that participating dealers should check for correctness. Finally, dealers who are not on it and want to can still get their ads in if they act promptly. Respond to this email or call (419) 732-6683.

We are sorry if the format is a little messed up here in the Gram, we are not sure of how to fix it!

Hot Contact List

Dealers and resources for collectors

Name/phone/fax/email

Allens (614) 882-3937 (614) 882-0662 info@allens.com

American Coins & Collectibles (800) 865-3562

American Numismatic Association (800) 367-9723

Bob Baker (713) 864-3122

Ken Barr (408) 272-3247 ken@kenbarr.com

Fred Bart (810) 979-3400

Dick Balbaton (508) 699-2266 (508) 643-1154 RJBalbaton@AOL.com

keith and Suzanne Bauman (248) 262-1514 tnaksbauman@earthlink.net

Joe Bissell (602) 440-0442 (602) 494-9103

BNR Press (419) 732-6683 (419) 732-6683 fredschwan@yahoo.com

Remy Bourne (800) 789-7070 (763) 789-4747

Ed Carne (614) 882-3937 (614) 882-0662 info@allens.com

Champion Stamp (212) 489-8130 (212) 581-8130

Cookie Jar Collectibles (301) 604-9225 cjc-pi@home.com

Currency Dealer Newsletter (310) 515-7369

Cygnet Charters (419) 734-2422

David F. Cieniewicz (205) 852-7015

Currency Grading & Certification (602) 493-4758 (602) 494-9103 sales@gradedcurrency.com

Guido Crapanzano 39-2-8056228 39-2-4459856

Ray Czahor (301) 604-9225 cjc-pi@home.com

Doric Coins & Currency (508) 699-2266 (508) 643-1154

FUN (407) 321-8747

Phil Goldstein (845) 254-MPC1 (6721) IWANTMYMPC@AOL.COM

Great Lakes Bank Note Company (800) 793-0683

David Cieniewicz (256) 852-7015

Mike Cummings (863) 603-9899 (863) 603-9880

Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683

International Bank Note Society

Essie kashani (909) 627-3996 (909) 627-2776 kashani10@aol.com

Great Lakes Bank Note Company (419) 732-6683

Lowel Horwdel 765-583-2748 765 583-4584 horwdel@inshightbb.com

Lyn knight (800) 243-5211

krause Publications (715) 445-2214 (715) 445-4087 bnr@krause.com

Harold Kroll (251) 649-5134 HARBONS@AOL.com

Leo May (305) 271-8391 LeoMayent@aol.com

Ian Marshall (416)-445-0286 (416) 445-0286 iam@total.net

Memphis Coin Club (901) 757-2515

MPCGram (419) 732-6683 MPCGram@Yahoo.com

Bob Reed (504) 361-5684

Fred Schwan (419) 732-6683

David Seelye (585) 594-1987 (585) 594-2311

R. M. Smythe (800) 622-1880 (212) 908-4047

Military Trader (800) 334-7165

Fred Schwan (419) 732-6683 (419) 732-6683 FredSchwan@Yahoo.com

Richie Self (318) 868-9077

Mel Steinberg & Son (415) 453-9750 (415) 457-4432 melsteinberg@mindspring.com

Scott Winslow Associates (603) 472-7040 (603) 472-8773 scott@scottwinslow.com

George Warner (307) 672-3700

Pam West [44] 0208 641 3224 [44] 0208 641 3224 pamwestbritnotes@compuserve.com

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.

FOR SALE

Your advertisement of material for sale (related to military money collecting) will be accepted for this section at no charge as a public service.

Here are the notes: 471 5 Cents Gem paper but centered low B00476053B $75 472 $5 VF C01342803C $175 521 5 Cents AU E14877736E $12 611 $5 Fine 2 7 digit numbers in pen on front, stains and a heavy center fold. Good color and would be VF if not for writing. H02059790H $75 611 $10 VF H02163708H Good color but heavy center fold $75 681 $20 Gem paper but centered low C00152076C $525

Tim Kyzivat tkyzivat@kyzivatcurrency.com

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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 or sale in the above section. This is a trial, if you like it, send your list.

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