Status: U Return-Path: Received: from mail.papermoneyworld.net ([207.3.91.49]) by pickering.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id u36vlk.3lm.37kbi14 for ; Wed, 2 Jan 2002 16:42:12 -0500 (EST) Subject: MPC GRAM Precedence: bulk Sender: mpcgramsender-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net From: mpcgramsender-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net (List Server) Date: Wed, 2 Jan 102 15:11:44 CST Message-Id: <10201021511.AA12ACA2CC@mail.papermoneyworld.net> Repy-To: mpcgramsender-owner@mail.papermoneyworld.net Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:50:00 -0800 (PST) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 529 ============================================== MPC Gram ============================================== Covering the Entire World of Military Numismatics ---------------------------------------------- Series 003-Number 529 Wednesday, January 2, 2002 Annual Prediction Gram We received a few predictions for 2002. Brad Peacock indicates lots of confidence with a prediction that the new MPC book will be released in 2002. Mrav Mericle had a short list of predictions: 1. Calendar of Events will return to the GRAM 2. Someone will place a list in the "WANTED" section of the GRAM 3. General events will return 4. Ed Beaman and Warner Talso will have an email address listed in the Staff Section. 5. FEST III Will be a big hit. 6. More -- MPC information will be found!!!! David Seelye gave us a short list of predictions: 1) MPC FEST III 40 attendees 2) 4th edition of the Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates will be issued, and then converted to the new and improved 5th edition In the Fall of 2002. 3) A special "MPC" issue of "The Bank Note Reporter" 4) A new "Major Discovery' will surface Dear Editor, Help!!! Just got home and find I am missing MPCGram 519 and 524. Please help. Marv' Mericle Dear Marv, Wow, some are complaining about getting too many Grams and you are not getting enough! Seriously, I think that there may have been a problem with 519 and possibly even 524. If we can figure this out, we can send the Grams again. Editor ============================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------- I thought that I was in a time warp. I had either been transported back to the 1950s and my youth, or back to that other time warp in Maryville, NY. Why do MPC collectors live in places like Maryville, NY, Port Clinton, OH and Duncan, OK? A sidetrip to visit Doug Bell in Duncan, OK was not too far out of the way over the holidays so when Judy was sleeping, I moved off the interstate and headed that way. The first thing that we saw upon arrival was a drive in restaurant. We could not resist,. yes, we were served by a car hop. While I was enjoying the experience, and even the food, Doug arrived. It only took him a few minutes to get to the Sonic drive in so I was a little surprised when he knocked on my car window. Due to the surprise, I missed a great opportunity to challenge him with my MPC challenge coin [sic]. I made up for the missed opportunity by challenging him the instant that we got out of the car at his house. Actually, Judy and I BOTH challenged him. Busted. He was busted. The only way to keep from losing such challenges is to always carry your challenge coin! We had a great, if short visit. Among all of his wonderful notes and other things, Doug was most excited to show me his new, custom, stainless steel MPC box. Doug had this box built to hold his MPC collection. You might think that this would not be a big deal. Well, you must remember that we are talking about the Bell collection here. He is the one trying to get a complete position number collection. His collection consists of thousands of notes and will have thousands more when it is finished! It is a neat box I must admit. He plans to show it off at the Fest. Speaking of the Fest, it seems that Doug will be leading a serious delegation to Ohio. Three collectors from Oklahoma have reserved space at the Fest. No other state has more. Indiana also has three, but on a per capita basis Oklahoma wins hands down. California, New York,, Illinois, Pennsylvania and a few of the other “big” states should be embarrassed! ============================================= Mail Call ---------------------------------------------- Just a comment further to David Klinger's letter on Euro coins. 96 coins would not include those minted by Monaco, San Marino and The Vatican. These would have to be added for a BASIC type set. The finnish 1 & 2 cent coins are currently only in the starter set and then, of course, you would have to include all of the pre 2002 dates and various mint marks making it closer to 300 pieces for a complete set through 2002. Don Dear Editor, I received two of these [grams] again, still from two different return addresses, still with the same day and time. m ades Dear Editor, Me too. Ken Berger ================================================ 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, Fred Schwan {running total 25}] [missing “old” Festers: Dan Swartz, Leo May, Al Glaser, Kevin Maloy (did I forget someone?), come on guys, give us your reservation] 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 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 Joel Shafer Ed Hoffman ==================================================== 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. SPECIAL NOTICE We are in a mad final push to complete the fourth edition of our MPC bible! We can and will have it to the printer before Christmas! The resources section is one of the major areas where work is needed. Place your advertisement now! If you ordered an ad in the past and we have not spoken about it recently, please confirm. This is your chance to get your message to thousands of collectors and dealers world wide. With an advertisement in The Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates you will receive many extras (these may change over time): listing in the Hot Contact List every month in the Bank Note Reporter, in the book itself, at papermoneyworld and probably right here in the Gram. Here is what is available: Inside back cover, one spot $1900* Last page $1700 Full page in resources section $750 Three quarter page $550 Half page $500 Quarter page $400 *full color available for this position. Monthly payment option available. Make your reservation now! FOR SALE World War II Remembered, the bible of military money collecting. $69 from the publisher. Email fred@papermoneyworld.net. 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 –ski@papermoneyworld.net critic: Harold Kroll - MPCKid@papermoneyworld.net fact checker: Warner Talso 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. 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