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On the contrary Nd - we should all doubt each other when we believe we have conflicting information.

Even in this age of the internet and being being able to find answers in the blink of an eye - incorrect information abounds. I cannot tell you how many web sites and books I have run across over the years that list completely wrong statistics and information about given coins. Even Walter Breen made more than his share of mistakes in his famous books.

Part of the reason for this is that writers of books typically copy information from or refer to books previously written as can be seen in any book's bibliography. Then they attempt to add any new information based on their own studies. And web sites are even worse - for they copy information, often word for word, from each other. And if it's wrong to begin with - well you get the idea.

The same goes for those of us who participate on these forums as we share information with others. How many times have you seen me make a mistake because I relied on my memory instead of looking something up ? I can tell you there have been more than a few incidents of this.

So for those who are participating in this or any other forum - always remember - just because someone you trust or respect says something - that doesn't always make it so. Rely on your own research and your own findings - only use what you are told as a starting point. No matter who says it