Yo MPC fans,

Received the Lyn Kinght and Smythe auction catalogs
for Memphis. No MPC in the Knight sale, but it is a
spectacular catalog from the technology point of view
(full color throughout). Although there is no MPC,
there are some important notes for us! Most
importantly there is an uncirculated Series 1934 $10
North Africa note.

The Smythe sale has a Series 651 set which is not so
interesting anymore, but it does have one interesting
note. They have a Series 471 $10 with missing ink that
they catalog as an error. They stat that there is no
evidence of tampering, but the missing ink is on the
back and to a lesser extent on the face, so I am in
doubt. Noramlly, this means that the note is the
result of a chemistry experimnet. I have called Marty
Gengerke at Smythe to discuss the note. When I hear
back from him, I will certainly let everyone know what
he says. Furthermore, of course we will examine it at
Memphis.

Tom K sent the following letter regarding MPC chat.
What do you think?

The silence on the chat is deafening at times. Some
thoughts:

1. Set a certain night aside every week for exclusive
discussion on amc,jim, other wwII currency (everything
but mpc)

2. Since the participants vary from east to west
coast: what if we set the standard time at 10:00 est
but set aside 11:00 for west coasters; that might keep
the activity from waning. Of course, we have to get
some west coasters to participate.

3. Is the primary purpose of the chat to inform and
educate or just be a place for advanced
collectors/dealers to send private messages, set up
phone calls and otherwise transact mpc buy/sell/trade?
I haven't reconcile the two in my mind yet would
prefer it to be a place for learning from the
"experts." For instance; maybe give some ideas of the
current areas of reserach being conducted by certain
participants. Then by reviewing "remembered" and notes
held in collections a participant
can make some worthwhile contributions.

Maybe everyone could contribute their own most wanted
question: One of mine is: "If I have a specimen piece;
how can I figure out where it was issued?" Probably
impossible  but food for thought.

Keep in mind that I am not the typical well heeled
dealer/collector so I need a bit more to keep me
interested. No offense intended by any of
this but just wanted to share some random thoughts.

with respect,

Tom

Well, what DO you think? Tom certainly has some good
points. I expect to try to have some more "special
events." You may recall we tried to have a special
interview of Joe Boling, but the technology got in the
way. I expect that we will try that special event
again soon. Probably after Memphis. Speaking of
Memphis, we will try to have special Memphis grams and
possibly Memphis chat from Memphis where chatters who
are there can chat with those who are not. 

Ah, there is an idea! We are always up late a Memphis
and the West coasters are underrepresented at Memphis
just as on chat so we can combine that. Perhaps during
Memphis, we can start chat at 2400 eastern. What do
you think about that? West coasters, will you make a
special effort to participate?

Well, I will be back in PC on Monday night, but
possibly not in time for chat, but still things will
be sort of normal again starting on Tue, but of course
normal is not very normal for me.

Fred






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