Another recent fake on ebay is the 1900 Lafayette Dollar. The description says it is a copy or fake and bidding starts at $1.00 I purchased one for $1.00 plus $2.00 postage. It appeared to be EF. About a year ago, large numbers of red VDB cents were being sold on ebay but these soon disappeared.

Many thanks for the great interview with Mark Borckardt. I recall seeing him in Baltimore, 2003 ANA, after being part of a team that certified the long-missing 1913 Liberty nickel as genuine. I saw him as I was leaving, and he still seemed to be very happy and proud! He told me it was probably the best moment in his numismatic career.

Apropos dollars with stickers on them, the world's largest collection of stickered dollars is no doubt held by Cliff Mishler. I have sold him a couple of dozen pieces over the decades, and am but a small cog in his vast supply network.

The story about the water-drenched book shipment immediately recalled to my mind why I have invested a few dollars per year in a genuine post office box. I do not like anything of value to be delivered to my home directly. Joel should get himself a box at the Post Office.

Your missive in the E-Sylum LEFT me breathless. I am so glad that David used LIBERAL packing material to pack your books. He has always been careful and CONSERVATIVE about shipping. Thank God (oops) that your books arrived all RIGHT, and that there was only a MODERATE amount of precipitation. John Bergman was always a bit RADICAL in his methods, and I learned much from him, he was so PROGRESSIVE. I PALIN comparison to him.

Hopefully our Constitution is as well-packed as your books, so it doesn't get too watered down. David is a FOX when it comes to hunting down good packing material. I hope I'll be CNN you in Chicago. It was fun RIGHTing to you.