Greetings:

As you may or may not be aware, Dave Cockrill is in the process of retiring
from Plate Number Coil activity in all capacities. As a direct result of his
decision to do so, I have stepped into his role in working with Rich Nazar
on the upcoming 2000 edition of the Plate Number Coil Catalog. I look
forward to working with Rich and all parties on this project.

At present, work is proceeding on schedule. The new catalog will be issued
in two parts, with part one being circulated within the next eight to ten
weeks. At present, I am soliciting dealers, publications, organizations and
interested parties to fill commercial inserts within the catalog.

The catalog itself will be published in loose-leaf format in a padded
binder, with tab dividers where the advertising sections will be located. At
approximately 350 pages, it will also enjoy a 75% increase in initial
distribution versus its 1995 counterpart. It is intended that this edition
have a (much) longer shelf-life, with inserts being issued periodically (one
to two year intervals, depending on activity).

Currently, advertising positioning is being filled for Part I, due to be
released towards the end of October. Interested parties should make
commitments AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, with (absolutely) FINAL copy of your
advertisement reaching myself or Rich no later than 5:00 pm EDT Friday,
September 29, 2000.

Part I will contain a total of fourteen two-sided sections of advertising.
Each section will not only serve as advertising, but as tabbed indexing. The
tabs will be interspersed at regular intervals prior to each section of the
catalog as follows:

 1. Introduction
 2. Flag Coil Stamps
 3. 18 cent to 22 cent (Flags)
 4. 25 cent to 29 cent (Flags)
 5. 32 cent (Flags)
 6. 33 cent (Flags)
 7. Transportation Series Stamps
 8. 1 cent to 4.9 cents (Transportation)
 9. 5 cents to 5.9 cents (Transportation)
10. 6 cents to 9.3 cents (Transportation)
11. 10 cents to 12.5 cents (Transportation)
12. 13 cents to 17.5 cents (Transportation)
13. 18 cents to 1 dollar (Transportation)
14. Checklist and Tables

Part I will yield up to a combination of 28 full-page and/or 56 half-page
(or any combination thereof) advertisements. Half pages can be vertically or
horizontally oriented, depending on availability. Tab pages themselves will
be printed on index stock, seventh cut with black print being the only color
available. The live image area will be 7.5 by 10 inches, with a 133 line
screen. Pricing is as follows:

Full Page: $350.00 per insertion
Half Page: $200.00 per insertion

Specific placement will be available on a first-com, first serve basis at a
50% premium over the prices above ($525.00 full/$300.00 half), as
availability permits. Parties desiring specific placement should contact me
ASAP to ensure that your first choice is available.

I can be reached days/evening voice at (859) 625-0331 (Eastern Time, so
please no late, late calls from the west coast, thanks!), or by special
e-mail address set up specifically for this purpose at
nazarbook@coilcorner.com .

Rich can be reached via e-mail at rich_nazar@yahoo.com if you have any
questions regarding content, but please be aware that his time is limited
and he will not have internet access from home for at least another week
(due to his recent move and the Verizon strike).

Thank you for your patience during this unexpected transition and we look
forward to getting this catalog out to you!

John Cropper
Webmaster/Owner, CoilCorner.Com
temporarily Rich Nazar's "right arm" :o)