First off, a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hangover to all.....I mean New Year...have a hard time with that one....

First let me update the PCGS grading story. I finally recieved notice of the completed grading at day 53. That is some "fast" work huh? Second, I was wondering, does the Notes area have the end of the year awards the same as the Coins area? And finally, I wish to give everyone from this site my sincere wish for a Merry Xmas, a Happy New Year, and may your collecting wishes all come true. In this hard economic times, we all may find ourselves doing more looking than purchasing, but as true collectors, the looking can be a chance for us to gain further education and knowledge. And as someone once said, knowledge is power, or good to have for it's own sake. My personal focus for the new year is going to be on my collection of MPC and AMC. I find these to be very interesting and more importantly at this time, inexpensive. And besides, they look good too. Again to all, have a merry and happy, and I look forward to further journal entries from everyone.

dean shelton....the cold state of maine