Also, don't forget that all those piles of Strombus gigas used for
food have a big hole knocked out to dislodge the animal, thus
rendering the shell worthless.

John


At 09:22 AM 3/30/14, you wrote:
>John, i cant answer your question,  but your observations are dead-on,
>and of course it all comes back to supply and demand. When people see
>an impressive shell they want (I know some shellers who  use the word
>"need", as if it was food, or shelter) they will spend for it despite
>your reasoning and the apparent economic illogic. Especially if its a
>nice specimen.


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