"I just purchased this stamp. I never knew it existed. The bicentennial quarter really does look like it."

Indeed it does! Thanks. -Editor

"I am writing this on behalf of my husband Remy Bourne. He collected all sorts of things related to Three Cent Pieces over the years. Sometime during that period he came up with an idea to collect checks from friends and other collectors in the collecting world. So he asked people to send him a check for three cents. He has a collection of about 30 of these checks that I am looking for a new home for. I can be reached at avisbourne@yahoo.com."

Any check collectors among us? Autographs? There may be some prominent numismatist or numismatic bibliophiles among the group. -Editor

Something I stumbled across on Facebook this week - a Philadelphia Mint Bag for $5,000 worth of Double Eagles. Neat item. "Fill 'er up!" -Editor

"I was wondering if readers could help on this 10th edition Redbook I purchased. I have been buying and selling Redbooks and Bluebooks on eBay for over 25 years and this is the first time that I have run across a tenth edition with a ninth edition plastic composition leatherette cover. Could anyone share any information on this?"

Great question. Can anyone help? Has anyone seen this before? -Editor

My inbox filled up the week with kind words from our readers. Thanks, everyone! -Editor

"This just in... Congratulations, Wayne!"

"New headline for the next issue.

"WAYNE HOMREN RECEIVES MEDAL OF MERIT"

All E-Sylum readers may congratulate Wayne for this well-deserved honor."

"I just read that you will be receiving the ANA Medal of Merit at the World's Fair of Money in Oklahoma City. Kudos (in advance) on this remarkable recognition! Your tireless efforts to promote and support the hobby have not gone unnoticed."

"Nice to see you recognized with a Medal of Merit! When I think of all the years you have been producing your Newsletter..... WOW! There is nothing like it. Nothing even close.

Barbara Gregory produced The Numismatist for quite a while, but on a monthly basis. Weekly, is a staggering achievement."

Thanks also to Matt Swindel, Len Augsburger Dave Schenkman and others who reached out this week. It was a delight to hear from friends old and new about this. I'm looking forward to the ANA events in Oklahoma City. -Editor