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Message:: [QUOTE="SuperDave, post: 2535078, member: 1892"]Well, the key to VAMming is knowing what's "common" and what's not for die anomalies. In this case, extensive die cracking is common, but cracking into and about the head is not; the latter is likely to be called out. Die crumbling is likely to be noted for LDS versions of VAMs even if it's not an "official" pickup for the variety. And anomalies around the tailfeathers usually get at least a mention if not being the center-stage identifier on their own. And with 1888-O, the moment you've ruled out the Scarface and Hot Lips, you immediately head to the tailfeather area to look for an "E." And in this case, you hit paydirt when you do that. So this one's not that difficult for an experienced VAMmer, if a little more subtle than the "biggies" for the date.[/QUOTE]