Peckris

It is while it is there. I my case it seems to disapear after about ONE minute. On many forums the edit function is active indefinitely. Actually, it's dependent on the forum software. There are several systems I've come across : no editing allowed at all editing allowed for a brief period to correct mistakes (as here) editing allowed any time up until someone else posts beneath yours you can edit topics you start, but not your posts in topics started by others editing allowed anytimeOf course, the snag with editing - e.g. deleting - your posts, is that someone can quote your post which means your pre-edited post is still visible, even if you later delete it.

I don't understand that? You'd have to login to the forum to see ANY pictures here, whether they're hosted in the abysmal Photobucket or directly here.

I'm not sure you're both talking about the same thing? I get the impression that Aardhawk is talking about making an Edit AFTER the post has been made. In the old system we only had something like 15 or 20 minutes to do that before the Edit button (bottom right of the post) disappeared. Now I think we get a bit more time, but I'm not 100% sure about that. As for pictures, I'm getting quite depressed trying to convince everyone that they can be posted directly to this forum, provided they are reduced in file size - see the Sticky in the Beginners forum.

No its not Peter. Welcome back to the world of hobby coin collectors. We don't ALL have Aspergers Syndrome

After you have replied to a post, an edit button appears at the bottom right of your post, but only for a certain period of time (not sure how long). It used to be about 15 or 20 minutes, but with the latest software it may be a bit longer? Certainly less than an hour anyway.

Some of those gaming tokens replaced the 'normal' legend with 'IN MEMORY OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS' which is rather fun.

You're the man, Dave! Whilst I'll never be collecting in this field, or will ever check my change (even though I do occasionally look at my 20p's), I totally respect the methodology and dedication!Great stats...and just when Declan thought he was free! Coinery, I've no intention of continuing this kind of study again - it was extremely tedious - so I'm not likely to be reporting on the twopence etc. However, I am overawed by those earlier numismatists in the dying days of £SD, who studied all the pre-decimal material before it disappeared. One individual examined around 250,000 specimens. The name V R Court springs to mind, but there were many others, plus Ron Stafford who examined much post decimal 'silver'. Dave G Ron Stafford's dedication to duty on the humble 10p defies ... description, belief, everything! The nearest thing I did was being able to tell the 'finish' apart - that rather attractive satin finish of 1968-69, to the plug-ugly 'mirrors' of the mid-70s.

I can actually 'see' Catwoman and Albert Einstein in the original features - but Bowie? No way!!!!

Most likely to prove it's not a forgery of a currency piece. The mistake is so obvious that it would probably constitute a defence even in the law of that time.

I click on the first unread forum (dark blue folder, & usually 'Discussions...') and it takes me straight to the most recent unread post in whichever topic that is. So far, so like the old software. BUT ... a great improvement on the last software, is that when you get to the end of the unread posts in that topic, it says "Next unread topic" at the bottom, which takes you to the first unread post in the next most recent topic. When there's no more unread posts, it will just say "Back to {forum name}". Then you just go up one level to the list of forums, scroll down to the next one with a dark folder, and repeat as above. Simples!

Check out Hatfield & The North, who made music quite similar to Caravan, in fact I believe Caravan's organist went to H&tN which is why their sounds are so similar? Hatfield are perhaps more jazzy than Caravan but still a good listen.

It probably doesn't help that the box lid says "FIRST ISSUE OF SPECIMEN DECIMAL COINS 1968" and lists all 5 denominations. Your mate has taken that at face value, possibly not realising the particular history surrounding the 1968 specimen sets, and jumping to the conclusion you've pointed out, i.e. assuming that since 1968 is the only date mentioned it must therefore apply to all the coins.

Out of interest, which two? My favourite two are "In The Land Of Grey and Pink" and "If I Could Do It All Over Again I'd Do It Over You" (they had some really naughty titles!) Caravan had some very naughty bits. Always good to see them though on the university circuit. Yup. Nine Feet Underground was always worth the price of admission

Exactly. Even VIP issues would have been known about by now. And if they were going to issue VIP proofs, they too would be dated 1971. I think your mate has told you a porkie, Dave.

Peckris is over 100 and he's up to date on Computers True. I was only saying to Alan Turing the other day that IBM really should move out of calculators into the new Sperry-Rand valve machines - can't let ENIAC take all the credit You're great, Peck, you crack me up! You might want to worry about somebody that is talking to Alan Turing... ...even more if he actually understands what Turing says! I visited Bletchley Park last year, and left as utterly ignorant about how Enigma was cracked, as when I entered. There were some frighteningly intelligent people there during the last war, including Turing. His eventual fall from grace and demise were unfair and unfitting for such a great mind.Most gifted individuals tend to lose the Plot in their latter years due to the amount of grey matter they use during their Lifetime, or so i read. Peck is ok is that department as others just lose the plot naturally Yeah, but I can still spell... Really? And so since when was yes spelt yeah my American friend? Since four loveable mop-tops from my home town had rather a big hit with it in 1963?

Out of interest, which two? My favourite two are "In The Land Of Grey and Pink" and "If I Could Do It All Over Again I'd Do It Over You" (they had some really naughty titles!)

Peckris is over 100 and he's up to date on Computers True. I was only saying to Alan Turing the other day that IBM really should move out of calculators into the new Sperry-Rand valve machines - can't let ENIAC take all the credit You're great, Peck, you crack me up! You might want to worry about somebody that is talking to Alan Turing... ...even more if he actually understands what Turing says! I visited Bletchley Park last year, and left as utterly ignorant about how Enigma was cracked, as when I entered. There were some frighteningly intelligent people there during the last war, including Turing. His eventual fall from grace and demise were unfair and unfitting for such a great mind.Most gifted individuals tend to lose the Plot in their latter years due to the amount of grey matter they use during their Lifetime, or so i read. Peck is ok is that department as others just lose the plot naturally Yeah, but I can still spell...

I'm sure this is wrong. The blue wallets were issued in 1968 for familiarisation purposes, when the 1968 10p and 5p were issued for circulation. The bronzes were struck between 1968 and 1971 in massive quantities, but were all dated 1971, including those in the blue wallets, to indicate they weren't yet legal tender. I note in your picture that the CuNi are obverse up, while the bronzes are reverse up - if they were really dated 1968 don't you think that would be displayed due to their incredible rarity? If I was a betting man I'd put my house on there being no genuine decimal bronzes with the date 1968.

I have no idea! But the name Rawlinson puts me in mind of 'Rawlinsons End' by Viv Stanshall so that's my guess.

First of all, a great many people, especially older people, are not especially computer literate. And, even if they are, they do not necessarily spend much time on online forums. I am retired now so have the time to indulge. However, when I was professionally active, I certainly didn't have time to spend on message boards. So the fact that they do not inhabit this forum does not really tell us much. Second, price is a relative notion. If you are a successful CEO, CFO, lawyer or Big 4 partner, spending a few grand more to get what you want is not necessarily a big deal and especially if you do not have the time to hunt around. Remember, these are guys who will pay $6k to fly business class rather than $400 to fly in the back of the plane. Personally, I have always had a very keen sense of what I am willing to pay for a coin. But I am also Scottish. And I'm Scottish in wallet spirit

Peckris is over 100 and he's up to date on Computers True. I was only saying to Alan Turing the other day that IBM really should move out of calculators into the new Sperry-Rand valve machines - can't let ENIAC take all the credit You're great, Peck, you crack me up! You might want to worry about somebody that is talking to Alan Turing... ...even more if he actually understands what Turing says! I visited Bletchley Park last year, and left as utterly ignorant about how Enigma was cracked, as when I entered. There were some frighteningly intelligent people there during the last war, including Turing. His eventual fall from grace and demise were unfair and unfitting for such a great mind. Hear hear.

Let me guess. Lot 591. Of course. And I even had reservations because the reverse was off centre, but that clearly didn't matter to the eventual buyer. I'm just hoping it was a bit of a feeding frenzy as the market has been so lean of late. If these prices reflect a new level I'm not sure where the mid- to better end collectors (which is how I think of myself) are going to find material to keep the collection going.. .. I might have to muscle into Scott and Generic's bargain bucket game! DON'T DO IT. RESIST Let's just say 591 went to a member of this forum. I thought everyone was a member of this forum Rob! But if it's a regularly posting member, does that mean we can hope to see better photos of it in the new acquisitions thread? You're talking about one lot. But does anyone know who the majority of these successful bidders are? I mean, this forum is one of Britain's leading coin forums and yet its members are being blown out of the water at major sales. This implies to me, that the buyers may not even be British : they're clearly not dealers, not at those prices, and we have some of the leading lights of the community here (Michael and Neil, to name but two). So WHO ARE THEY?

To exemplify: I'll be the round about The words will make you out 'n' out You change the day your way Call it morning driving thru the sound and In and out the valley The muses dance and sing They make the children really ring I spend the day your way Call it morning driving thru the sound and In and out the valley Chorus In and around the lake Mountains come out of the sky and they Stand there One mile over we'll be there and we'll see You Ten true summers we'll be there and Laughing too Twenty four before my love you'll see I'll be There with you I will remember you Your silhouette will charge the view Of distance atmosphere Call it morning driving thru the sound and Even in the valley Yeah right, Jon

Peckris is over 100 and he's up to date on Computers True. I was only saying to Alan Turing the other day that IBM really should move out of calculators into the new Sperry-Rand valve machines - can't let ENIAC take all the credit You're great, Peck, you crack me up! You might want to worry about somebody that is talking to Alan Turing... ...even more if he actually understands what Turing says!