Status: U Return-Path: Received: from mail.papermoneyworld.net ([207.3.91.49]) by bissell.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u17n60.79n.37kbi66 for ; Sun, 9 Dec 2001 16:50:56 -0500 (EST) Subject: MPC GRAM Precedence: bulk Sender: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net From: mpcgram-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net (List Server) Date: Sun, 9 Dec 101 15:25:14 CDT Message-Id: <10112091525.AA1B89CF4@mail.papermoneyworld.net> Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 11:43:39 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 507 Reply-To: mpcgram@mail.papermoneyworld.net ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 507 Sunday, December 9, 2001 Personal Experiences with Hawaii Notes By Ray Czahor I too enjoyed the article on Hawaii notes and it brought back memories of my Air Force days in the Philippines, 1963-1965. As I had mentioned in a previous note to MPC Gram late in 1963, the military converted from Series 591 to "Green". Although I was primarily a coin collector--note I never saved a set of Series 591 while in the PI--I did notice these strange US notes begin to show up in daily commerce. Thus I saved and still have the following Hawaii notes as well as North African (yellow seal) notes from circulation there: $1 1935A HAWAII AU $5 1934 HAWAII VF $10 1934A HAWAII VF $20 1934A HAWAII F $1 1935A Yellow Seal VF $5 1934A Yellow Seal F $10 1934A Yellow Seal VF I only kept one of each and didn't know at the time to look for the scarcer series notes. I am glad the article came out and was motivated to look at the notes yesterday in my safety deposit box. Wish I knew more when I was stationed in the Philippines! ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- Ebay does not like the Gram. Some of you probably noticed that I (Schwan) posted some MPC on ebay for sale. I have note done this for quite a while. Mostly I have been too busy, but when I learned about the new method that ebay has for positing photos, I decided to give it a try again. Today I received notice that ebay had cancelled my auctions. Specifically, ebay did not like the sales because they included subscription information for the Gram. The nearly complete text from ebay appears below. However, your listings were in violation of eBay's policies. We would like to take this opportunity to let you know what parts of your listings are not permitted. Your listings contained the following information in the description: Write to the same address for a subscription. This information indicates that you are offering items for direct sale, which circumvents eBay fees. Practices designed to circumvent or defeat the eBay fee structure are not permitted. Not only is avoidance of fees unfair to eBay, but it is also unfair to eBay users who do pay their fees. eBay prohibits using systems or techniques to circumvent eBay fees. Some examples include: 1.) Offering in a listing the opportunity to purchase the item or other merchandise outside of eBay. 2.) Listings with low prices but unreasonably high shipping or handling costs 3.) Listing an item that requires or offers an additional purchase 4.) Dutch Avoidance - Listing a single item and offering additional identical items for sale in the item description. In these situations, the seller typically instructs bidders to indicate the number of items they want, and states that they can get the same price as the item in the listing. 5.) Listings with an e-mail address or domain name in the title. Exception: This will be permissible only in listings that are offering a domain name for sale. 6.) Catalog Sales - Listings of catalogs from which buyers may directly order items. In these situations, the seller will typically offer the catalog for low bid prices and complete sales outside of eBay for items found in the catalog. Old, collectible catalogs (i.e., those that you cannot order from any longer)are permissible. 7.) Offering items for sale in a manner that circumvents eBay fees Your listings indicate that you are attempting to circumvent the eBay fee structure. Because they are in violation of eBay's fee circumvention policy, your listings have been ended early. All associated fees have been credited to your account. ============================================== Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Hi Fred, Just wanted to say, I don't understand why some people complain about this and that when things go wrong with the Gram. You guys are doing a great, no, that's a GREAT Job.! Keep it up, and thanks for all you do for us with the Gram. I look forward to each days Gram. Thanks, Gary Hansen Dear Gary, I like the way that you think! Your subscription has been extended 701 issues! OK, seriously, we enjoy every letter that we receive and consider every “complaint” to be a constructive criticism. Editor Attention Phil and others. Plastic model glue now (and has for years) contained oil of mustard to discourage sniffing. Burns the sinuses. Larry Gibbs, A Hobby dealer for 20 years. ================================================ 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, Fred Schwan {running total 23}] 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 corridnate 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. W.W.II numismatics seminar at ANA Summer Seminar, July 2002 Session I (Sunday, June 30 through Thursday, July 4, 2002) Session II (Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11, 2002) general events will return soon --------------------------------------------------- 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: 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 ==================================================== 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 series 472 5 Cent CH. UNC $15.00 postpaid insured for domestic delivery. Series 541 5 Cent CH. UNC $15.00 postpaid insured for domestic delivery. series 100 Japan 10 Yen "A" GEM UNC $275.00 postpaid insured for domestic delivery. coinman@rochester.rr.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. This is a trial, if you like it, send your list. =================================================== Staff: publisher and editor: Fred Schwan - MPCGram@Yahoo.com; assistant editor - Phil Goldstein IWANTMYMPC@aol.com distribution manager - Brad Peacock bp22@swbell.net Tuesday columnist Joe Boling – JoeBoling@aol.com Thurski columnist Larry “Ski” Smulczenski –skifla@prodigy.net critic: Harold Kroll - MPCKid@AOL.com; index manager: Ed Beaman webmaster & technical advisor: Doug Bell - (Wiz): doug@papermoneyworld.net; 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. 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