tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post8691192876697588678..comments2024-01-12T00:20:22.174-12:00Comments on Machin Mania: R S Prestige Pane & CoverMachin Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09518381259926478157noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-42329041655134103372009-12-04T06:50:03.111-12:002009-12-04T06:50:03.111-12:00This is strange. First Royal Mail goes to a lot of...This is strange. First Royal Mail goes to a lot of effort and expense to put "hidden codes" on the secure Machins to identify the issue format. <br /><br />Then Royal Mail turns around and removes printer identification information...surely just as important as the format. <br /><br />I think Royal Mail is spinning in circles...<br /><br />--LarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-51038042782130247972009-12-03T20:45:27.578-12:002009-12-03T20:45:27.578-12:00Good question - none!
Note that the 6 x 1st book w...Good question - none!<br />Note that the 6 x 1st book will also be reissued with a major change on 26 January - the capital 'P' in 'Postcodes' on the website address on the label on the inside front cover will become a lower case 'p'!Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-26595205714429586932009-12-03T20:36:28.744-12:002009-12-03T20:36:28.744-12:00I've received preliminary stocks of 30 booklet...I've received preliminary stocks of 30 booklets non of which has a cylinder number.<br /><br />Note that - and this will be the subject of a separate blog entry I'm sure - on 15 December the 12 x 1st booklet will be available with no printer's name on the back cover. This is an extension of removing the printer's logo from the counter sheets on recent printings, and from their FDCs. Are Royal Mail trying to make life difficult - what purpose does this serve?Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-56169071588895100292009-12-03T19:00:12.459-12:002009-12-03T19:00:12.459-12:00It is also interseting to note that, despite the f...It is also interseting to note that, despite the fact that the Olympic book is almost certain to be printed by Walsall, the image above shows a series of D1 cylinder numbers, which would suppose that De La rue is the printer!Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-57519773756482392212009-12-03T07:49:21.596-12:002009-12-03T07:49:21.596-12:00I will take my 10p hat off to you Robert for spott...I will take my 10p hat off to you Robert for spotting this un-deliberate mistake. I have now amended the cost price. ThanksMachin Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518381259926478157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-24187307107243942242009-12-03T05:57:50.519-12:002009-12-03T05:57:50.519-12:00I think that should be £2.34 unless RM is offering...I think that should be £2.34 unless RM is offering a surprise discount!Robertnoreply@blogger.com