Status: U Return-Path: Received: from web5205.mail.yahoo.com ([216.115.106.86]) by tyner.mail.mindspring.net (Earthlink Mail Service) with SMTP id tee84m.t0c.37kbi5q for ; Wed, 25 Apr 2001 15:08:05 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <20010425190701.22435.qmail@web5205.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [205.188.199.186] by web5205.mail.yahoo.com; Wed, 25 Apr 2001 12:07:01 PDT Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 12:07:01 -0700 (PDT) From: MPCgram Subject: MPCGram 320 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 320 Wednesday, April 25, 2001 Defining MPC Collections By Phil Goldstein I thought we discussed and solved the collection terms issue last year, after which I listed on my website: A Short Set: 90 Regular Issue Notes (no replacements), not including the four Series 651 fractionals or 691/701 notes. A Standard Set: 94 Regular Issue Notes (no replacements) (contains: 1 note from each denomination of the 13 issued series) A Multiple Printing Set of Regular Issued Notes contains: 145 notes (contains 1 note from every printing of every series and denomination issued in the field) An Extended Multiple Printing (all notes printed and available for purchase) Regular Set contains : 157 notes (including the Series 691 multiple printings) A Short Set of Replacement Notes contains: 90 Notes (contains 1 note of each series and denomination - there are no confirmed 651 fractional replacement notes) A Short Set of BOTH Regular (94) and Replacement (90) Notes contains: 184 notes An Extended Multiple Printing Set of Replacement Notes, contains: 215 notes (contains 1 note from each confirmed printing of each series and denomination, some notes aren't reported yet though) An Extended Multiple Printing Set of BOTH Regular Issue and an Extended Multiple Printing Set of Replacement Notes contains: 372 notes (The Ultimate Set) I am NOT including the 701 first printing notes, as the contain some form of what I believe to be cancellation marks (punch holes). Therefore I believe they were kept only as specimens, and not for general release/use, although Harold has explained otherwise.. (Sorry Harold) Hope this solves the dilemma, so we can put it to bed. Prinitngs of notes from MPCFest I By Harold Kroll As many of you know, I was responsible for creating the first series of MPC Fest notes. Much to Fred’s chagrin and surprise I used an old photo of him for the central vignettes and everyone seemed to like that. Now several studies are being made of Fest money so I am pleased to provide the data on the number of pieces printed for first series Fest notes. $1.00 position # 4 600 pieces $5.00 position # 3 600 pieces $10.00 position # 2 600 pieces $20.00 position # 1 600 pieces Replacement Notes for each denomination H0001-H00100 100 In addition 100 specimen sets S/N H00701-H00800 were prepared. Souvenir Sheets, "FREDFEST 2000", had a printing of 200 pcs. ==================================================== Editorial ---------------------------------------------------- Phil Goldstein’s comments on defining MPC collections is well thought out and covers most bases. I had trouble with the concept of a “short set” until the 691 and 701s “came out.” It did not seem to make sense to exclude just four notes. Now we could say that this 90 piece set includes just the “widely issued” notes, but excluding the unissued 691 and 701 and the limited issue 651 fractionals. However, this approach may fall apart as all of these issues get accepted. “Traditional 90-piece collection” is too much of a mouth full to get out, but at least it is descriptive and probably is not ambiguous. Interestingly few collectors have worked on MPC type sets. This is probably because such a restriction does not greatly reduce the scope of a collection. This seems to be a topic that may warrant more discussion. Your ideas are certainly wanted. =================================================== Mail Call --------------------------------------------------- Dear Gram, - I enjoy the MPCgram very much and appreciate receiving it. Always glad to add new info to my base! I picked up this interesting group of AMC yen yesterday at a local shop. Sorry no replacements! I look forward to your new book - good luck getting it finally finished. Best - TIM Dear Gram, I have been receiving and printing the Gram for a couple of months now and would like to offer a suggestion. How about moving the "classifieds" to the end of "mail call"? This way all the redundant stuff and headers are at the end and those of us who actually have to pay for paper and ink can cancel printing after the "new" items. Since I use scrap paper that my girlfriend brings in from work, it's the ink that costs an arm and a leg! I go thru ink like a sixpack on Saturday nite. My girlfriend also says "why don’t you tell the guy to use the whole page". Good point. Why not? While I'm at it -- can the NON-Festers purchase any of the MFC's if there are any? Or any other items for that matter? One more thing -- I read the other day that humans have "SCHWANN" cells in our bodies. I have no idea of their usefullness, if any. Must be an ancient relic of some SOCIAL disease that humans luckily survived! :) SJ Dear S, Thank you very much for the letter. We have been thinking of moving the advertising as you suggest. It that is done, it will probably be in conjunction with a change to paid advertising which is still under consideration. This change would allow wanted advertising as well as for sale advertising. Comments are solicited on this. Yes, the Schwann cells in the body make one uncontrollably collect MPC. It is a well-known affliction. If I knew how to “use the whole page” for the Gram, we would. Partially, I think this is a situation involving different computer systems and computer services, but I am sure that there are better ways. We need help making it happen. It is beyond our knowledge. Yes, we are WAY behind on offering Fest souvenirs. Here is what is available: Souvenir card $25 (50 produced) Bronze “challenge coin” $5 Silver or copper “challenge coin” $25 (only one of each available) In addition to the above souvenirs, the following MFS Series 011 notes are available at face value. Note, these are NOT souvenirs as they are still current and spendable. Series 011 $1, 2, 5, 10, and 20, total face value of one set $38. Payment can be accepted by all of the traditional means including paypal using fred@papermoneyworld.com. Traditional paper payments may be sent to Fred Schwan, 132 E. Second St., Port Clinton, Oh 43452. We will repeat the above offering in the for sale section starting tomorrow, but we wanted you to have first chance (grin). Dear Gramsters, Just as I would expect, after I commented yesterday about the Atlanta ANA accommodations, I found the information and it is better than I thought! The hotel information is: Holiday Inn Express Ex-Galleria Centre/Cob Pkwy 2855 Spring Hill Parkway Smyrna, Georgia Phone 1 770 435 4990 The rate that I got was $59!! I suggest that you call on this immediately! John Wilson =================================================== 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 3/22/01. 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. 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 and Nancy Wilson, Neil Shafer, W. E. Yanchick, Mark Watson, Al Glaser, Phil Goldstein, Rod Hardy, Wesley Hardy, Gary Hicks, Jack Lippincott, Ian Marshall, Kevin Maloy, David Seelye, Nick Schrier, Elmer Smith, Dan Swartz, Tom Warburton, Dick Freyser, Tim Kyzivat ==================================================== 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 For Sale: a military money library: Comprehensive Catalog of Military Payment Certificates at $35 and World War II Remembered at $65. Either or both will be shipped for $4. Heck, include $4 shipping, but if you buy both and mention MPC Gram, we will ship for free. Books may be autographed by Schwan upon request. BNRPress@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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