Another Banknote..

so, a week or so ago I posted about a #150 that I was buying. MNG
(never hinged). I had thought it might be a 209 in disguise. and about 10% of the value of a 150.

Well I was right and wrong, it wasn't a 150, it wasn't a 209..

the picture below should spell it out..

welcome to view my first 4 digit stamp.



this is the second time I have bought something that turned out to be better then it was advertised.. the first was the broken hat columbian that was sold as a regular one.

Daryl, this is really nice.

I also use Bill Weiss when I need a cert.




Butch

Thanks Butch,
I sent it to him to find out if it was a 150 or 187. I'm glad it came back the way it did.

Daryl,

Congratulations. I don't think that most online sellers take the time to confirm that what they think they are selling really is that item, especially when selling multiple items in a lot. Bidding on stamps like yours that could be something else (and hopefully better) is a lot like buying a lottery ticket--most of the time you lose but but every now and then you come out a winner. I've had a similar experience recently buying first issue revenues that have turned out to be printed on silk paper.

Nice find SV, nice colour. I don't collect early US (yet ), but I heard Bill Weiss has good rates, excellent knowledge and fast turn-around. He has been instrumental in identifying sellers of dubious material, mainly on ebay, on the Virtual Stamp Club board.

His website:
http://www.stampexpertizing.com/

Just curious as to what it costs to get certification.

this one cost under 30.00.. APS would have cost me 30.00 plus 10% of the value of the stamp.

I met him at BALPEX a few months ago and I was quite impressed with him.

Bill does work for the APS as well. For what an APS cert costs, personally, I would just send it to the PF or maybe PSE on anything of value however. Congrats on the purchase, very well done!

And to think I was all tickled pink with the 3c 51 Orange Brown that I snagged in a lot of 4 covers for $15 :)

Congrats!