#94575POG Bailey...A Little Bit Of Honey-HBM

Parade of Gifts Exclusive
Variation HBM

RELEASED 1998
RETIRED 1998
This a variation of the POG Exclusive of the same name. Sometimes
publishers and others have tried to call the mispelling of Parade
("Larade") on the Understamp a variation. We do not consider this
to be a true variation. Here is why.

This "real" Variation of this Bearstone is called the "HBM"
or "Head Bean Mistake." On the Understamp following the title
Parade of Gifts they put H.B.M. and then numbered them as such:
#xxx/5100.

Here's the story:
When the original stones were shipped to the POG Dealers not
everyone received their shipment. Some received double shipments.
In order to correct this situation they produced 5100 of
"Bailey...A Little Bit Of Honey" with "HBM" on the Understamp.
Apparently this variation of 5100 was meant to appease those
who did not get their original shipment and making their order
that much more special - a variation.

It is also interesting to note that Boyds did not bother to
correct the mispelling of Parade and this variation also says
"Larade of Gifts."

If you would like to learn more about Variations please visit the
Bearstone Basics - A Learning Center and click on Variations. Or
just click HERE

Current Value Guides Range
Parade of Gifts HBM Variation Exclusive
No Editions - LE of 5100 $48

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