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NORA BRYAN <[log in to unmask]>
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Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 14 Jun 2000 08:59:53 -0600
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Even though I thought it was all in fun (and it was kind of funny to
me), I can see from a few comments that it is useful at least for
dealers and traders to find out what kind of collector they are dealing
with to avoid disgruntlement.

Nancy Smith wrote:

> Alright, I admit it now that Nora has <g>...  I thought it was all a
> joke too.  I read bits and pieces (apparently my first mistake) of the
> thread and thought you were all just going overboard a little to be
> funny!   I guess I should have taken it more seriously (trying to put
> on an appropriately remorseful face but 'breakthrough' laughter
> prevails).
>
> Ahh well, live and learn.... (hehehehe)
>
> Nancy
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>> Oh, wasn't all of this just for fun?  No one is going to come to
>> your door and
>> slap a label on you!  The joy of categorizing (anything) is just one
>> of the
>> attractions for many collectors.  I bet people who really are into
>> categorizing
>> things keep all their books in Dewy decimal order also.  (grin!)
>

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