Would one of our in-house experts provide me with information about this piece. Do they pop up for sale from time to time? How many are estimated to exist? What other interesting tidbits surround this piece? Thanks in advance for your efforts. I know you won't let me down!!

Although I don't recall any showing up for sale this year through the "normal" markets (eBay, secondary retailers, etc.) in the past there has usually been several a year show up. I was able to get mine off eBay about 3 years ago, and I have talked to others that have had similar luck when they made up their minds to find one. Since there is supposedly less than 550 of these out there, that is a pretty good availability rate. Most people seem willing to settle for the "regular" piece with the WA correction and give up an OR error as long as they have a piece, if the price is right.

With the state of the economy at the present, and if you are serious about getting one and have the funds available, you might want to post a "looking for" request on the New Marketplace and chances are someone may be willing to sell, or know someone willing to sell. When I sought a Coquille piece a few years ago, I posted a interest request, and it lead to about 8 offers to sell and I finally took one that combined the opportunity to pick up a #102 mold 1 Cape Hatteras. It seems there is always someone willing to sell, if you are willing to pay.

There has been a few Burrows Island HL's offered on eBay this year. If my memory serves me correctly, they sold for bargain prices, around $150 or so. I paid $250 for mine several years ago.

I agree with the post above. Post something at the New Marketplace here at the CF, and see if anyone contacts you. Your connection, via the CF, to all the connected collectors is a great asset when it comes to finding those pieces you need to fill in the empty spots in your collection.

Bob

Thank you for the response and the suggestion. I am serious and I will post it. Thanks folks.

Bob