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Well here's my chance to test that. I bought lot 1703 at the June auction. Bit of a punt as no photos, but this is the "11 leaf" 1797 penny they sent me:

I did have a bid on one of those model pennies in the Copthorne Pete, lot 221. Outbid as usual but they didn't seem to be so scarce that I wouldn't see another. Some interesting ones there though, I'd quite like one.

Guilty as charged.

Mind you, with your legendary spelling you probably thought it was correct.

Can't blame you there mate. Troublesome, by the sound of it.

Pete, at times you're a true gent. Just not when negotiating with me. Hat off.

Now you are. You won't make that mistake again, so if nothing else you've bought some experience. Don't give up, keep it as a reminder to take good care with whatever you buy. As TomGoodheart says, we've all done it.

How long ago did you buy it? Do you still have time to return it?

Don't think I've seen one that well struck before.

Can you post a picture of the obverse please?

My word. And to think I fretted over lot 3. I hope they're as good as they look SS.

Pleased with this one.

I like it. Speaks of a very short time in circulation before someone thought "I'm keeping that."

Not bad for £6. Happened to be working in Stratford on 21st April. About the first day they were out I think.

Busted. My guilty secret:

Did you buy the new Shakespeare ones?

I think it's a case of fools looking for bigger fools.

That's what made me suggest it. Lots of people splitting up sets because they want a nice BUNC 50p / £1 etc then selling the rest on. Not something that appeals to me though.

You could buy another one then sell the first set as individual coins. You probably wouldn't lose very much.

Fine seems mean. What's the reverse like?

I did go for the 1909 but was outbid. ?

No, I'm pretty sure I hadn't. I placed about 7-8 bids on the opening night but only about 5 registered. Neil emailed me to say there had been some issues, told me the bids he had and I confirmed the ones that hadn't registered. I actually changed my mind about one that hadn't registered so even though I tried to bid on it, it didn't sell. It's the amount - not a chance I would have bid £66 as an opener on a £40-50 estimate. I'd have bid £40 and waited to see what happened. I don't think it's a mix up with another bidder - I think it's a spurious glitch that's led to a happy accident. Think it looks ok for the price. Might be something to do with the lot number - 166 for £66? Seems more than a coincidence. It was meant to be...

Noted.

Curiouser and curiouser. Neil thinks I placed a bid for the 1919KN at £66, and emailed me the information from his server or whatever it is. There were some problems on the site on 17th when bids weren't being recognised, so it might have happened then but every bid I initially placed was for the low estimate, just to give myself the opportunity to rebid. £66 is not an amount I would have bid. Strange, but I need an upgrade so have taken it.

To put the boot on the other foot, so to speak, how would you get on with "I bought a penny and you've given it to someone else."? It's a good job we're all 100% honest. Honest.