Chris Perkins

They weren't all like that you know, although they did have a habit of knocking up designs and then throwing a few hundred thousand cars together just out of what they could find in the parts bin! Mainly because they never had any money. They did of course have a striking workforce too! And when they weren't on strike they were often plain sloppy. The workers that built the EU Triumph that I currently have on eBay (hence the registration) seemed like they knew what they were doing, purely because it still goes and consists mainly of non oxidised steel!

In the book you mean, not here? On here I'd just like to see evidence of unlisted stuff. In the book though, if you have 300dpi images of the usual culprits then, please do email the to me!

There's another seat for the wife Juan. Also useful for bags of potatoes...Whatever you prefer really.

I don't know how much shipping would be! Nor do I actually know where you are, you seem to be a citizen of the world.

I could do with a quality image of that for the next book too.

Oh really, well in that case I'll move this to the confirmed unlisted variety section.

I sent a CCGB2005 to him to see if he might be able to sell some. Never got a reply, and I seem to remember asking more than once. I won't be doing the same with CCGB2006! And the recent negative feedback where the reply admitted they were out of stock and then goes on the insult the buyers spelling skills is very tit for tat isn't it. Quite immature I thought.

Chard can be a little expensive, but they are well established and reliable as far as I've heard.

Can you become a member and add a good picture of it? (by attaching a file). If verified, I'll add it to the new area for unlisted varieties.

I spoke to the man that has designed the Spink Coins of England cover for the last few years. If he's good enough for Spink, I thought he'd just about be good enough for me He seems reasonable too and will send me some samples of his work. Interestingly he said he'd send me the samples of the Spink book design that were not approved. That'll be interesting, because I mentioned that coin book covers are basically always very similar and that I wanted something different, and he said that's what he offered Spink, but they went for conventional in the end. I probably won't be able to share the proof Spink designs with you (I'll certainly ask though!), but I'll certainly report back on how Spink 2006 might have looked.

I meant to say halfpennies and pennies, but it came out wrong!

She wouldn't be amused.

Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham is staging a quirky exhibition next year titled Collectors: A Cabinet of Curiosities. Drawing from the prestigious Richmond upon Thames Borough Art Collection and a range of private loans - many never shown to the public before - the exhibition will run from 14th January until 12th March. Mark De Novellis, Curator of Exhibitions and collections is requesting individuals to come forward with their collections: "Over the last few years, I have been astonished by some of the items I have viewed in local private collections and would like owners to contact me to exhibit their items to a wider public. The aim of the exhibition is to explore collectors and the relationship they have with collecting. Whether you amass rare porcelain or collect tea cosies or Royal memorabilia, each collection is unique and a reflection of its owner..." Alongside sections on the Borough Art Collections- including founder Nellie Ionides - the exhibition will feature collections of postcards and even botanical samples. "I aim to convey the breadth of objects collected - from the valuable to items which - though loved by their owners - have sentimental or other value. The final display will feel a bit like entering a vast Cabinet of Curiosities or Aladdin's Cave of treasures..." To lend an item please contact Mark De Novellis on 020 8831 6000 or email m.denovellis@richmond.gov.uk (Message posted on behalf of Mark De Novellis, Curator)

Wars Du schon in Deutschland Mitch?

Keep the fivers coming and I'll keep your craving satisfied Juan!

Get it weighed and it'll be worth bullion value (assuming the mount etc is the same puity as the coin). It's something for a jeweller, not a numismatist.

I'm trying to put together a full set of each year, for each book. And a couple of spares would also be good. Unbelievably the previous owner kept very few samples of the books. I got a Collectors Coins GB first edition the other day on ebay (don't have it yet). I've already got Collectors Coins Ireland first edition. I think if anybody should have all of the books, it should be me! Have you seen the archive are on the rotographic website?

Yes, I'll echo that. If they're bronze (halfpennies and farthings) then either give them to a charity, or try to sell them for scrap. If they're 'silver' (halfcrowns, florins and shillings) then if your friend has a reasonable amount then he might persuade a bank to exchange them for new pence. If they are just worth a few pounds in face value then give them to charity also.

Without proper organised advertising or at least an advertising budget and a real business plan (preferrably offering something really different in comparison to ebay) I don't think that those little auctions sites can survive.

If it didn't fit in the machine then it's bound to be a clever made up one using a hollowed out coin with a smaller one stuck in the hollowed gap. If it were a single 5p piece of metal then it would have been accepted in the machine as most machine measure size, weight and conductivity.

I'd give you a fiver for it.

It's a fake Piece of Eight. Probably contemporary. Mexico mint.

Most coins are worth buggar all.

I've got one. It's a lovely EF coin and I bought it because he was the last Roman and first Byzantine Emperor...That and the fact that it's very attractive (and gold). Anyone want me to make pictures?

The Anastasius Coin, the same as mine that was recently on eBay went for £207. So, at £220 I think I had a good deal.