Tim,
Great points. And thanks for checking on the blues for stains. Now, I remember that many of my blues had staining as well. Not to say that we won't find some red E98s with caramel/candy stains, but I don't think they're as common if there are any. I think you're onto something with the reds possibly not going into packaging. But, it's possible that other colors (sometimes) didn't go in either. Even before the B.S find (
), I'm sure you remember Scott M's green set. Nearly flawless and all of them found together.
Anyone still have the green E98s with the "paid" stamp?
Rob