yes,Geoff has lost me too,Dave.
   Since you keep files, Fred could you obtain the review of Nic Dow, and Rod Stradlings comments. I found stradlings comments on Dow offensive and unfair, I have known Dow for thirty years and would describe him as an honourable man. it seems you might [the two of you] have a bee in your bonnet, about other collectors, and possibly have an axe to grind.