I am happy to value and buy banknotes, collections of single notes.  I always offer what I consider to be a fair price. I make one offer and one only….none of this ‘Best Offer’  nonsense which I cannot abide. I buy to make a profit of around 15%. If you sell your notes through an… Read more »

The Irishman, Padraig Pearse, on the night before he died wrote these words, ‘The beauty of the world makes me sad, the beauty that must pass’. The beauty of a red sunrise is transient but the memory of its beauty is remembered. The banknotes we have in our collections are not only valuable but things… Read more »

I was bird watching recently near Uppingham in Rutland. I saw Yellowhammers, Skylarks, Chaffinches, Bramblings and so many other birds. The highlight of the day was the sight of an Osprey, flying over the water in a slow, steady flight. It was my first sighting of this raptor which is nesting on Rutland Water. It… Read more »

The Canada Geese seem to be flourishing in our park which has two decent size lakes. Today, they were ‘ducking’ for food as I passed by on my morning walk. Perhaps you are looking for a particular banknote at a good price. I try to keep my prices lower than others who sell English and… Read more »

Nearly every day I am asked to give an opinion on banknotes which people possess or have found in a relative’s possessions. Most notes are not worth much more than face value but there are times when a banknote(s) is worth a fair bit. If you don’t know then ask me by phone call or… Read more »

I live in Leicester and am a season ticket holder for Leicester City. At present we are entering the miasma of relegation so things are not too good. The furore over Gary Lineker’s comments has been quite a feature these past days and I for sure, agree with Lineker 100%. It is utterly outrageous the… Read more »

It is not unusual for banknotes to be found in clearing a house or an estate. Banknotes are found under beds, in old paper bags, safes, shoes and even in the attic. For most people the question arises, ‘Are they worth anything?’ The answer is to ask. I can value all English and Scottish banknotes… Read more »

Nearly every day I am asked about single banknotes and collections of notes. If the notes are Scottish or English I can value them and give an idea of what they will sell for. Most times, the notes are crumpled and creased but no matter, always feel free to ask me and I shall give… Read more »

In Melton Mowbray, next to the local parish church there is a small building that was once part of a monastic dwelling that came into the possession of Thomas Cromwell during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Alas for Cromwell, his execution ended his ownership which passed to the former wife of Henry V111th, Anne of… Read more »

Today, my wife and met a homeless woman as we walked back home from Leicester Market. She used to work (freelance) for the BBC preparing Children’s programmes. She specialised in English and Maths. Her partner died eight months ago and she was unable to pay the bills and her rent, so, about three months ago… Read more »