Don wrote.......

"You'd have to get your note graded and encapsulated to get that kind of price, Andy ."

I would be willing to bet I could get between $750 to $1,000 OR higher on eBay for the note I have (below) without having it "graded and encapsulated".

As to.......

"When did they start using a "mint state" scale?"

I guess they can say anything they want, but I agree that the term does not apply. Andy - Las Vegas