I agree entirely on the proposals of Paul in this matter.

We purchase GEM (and there is only 10 % of these in any kind of shells, even
Cowries, who look GEM, but are fine) at 33 % of buyers price, but we will
gladly purchase a Conus primus at 80 % of selling price. Do you know how
many shells you have to pack at 3 $ for the 20 % of the profit on a Conus
primus ?

Best regards, Guido
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> From: Cari Updike <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 16:57:41 -0700
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Buying Shells
>
> I have the opportunity to buy shells from a private party, someone who has
> inherited a collection and wants to sell it by piece. My question is, other
> than the gem and rare shells, should I expect to pay dealer prices? Or
> should I pay somewhere between dealer (retail) and wholesale prices. How
> much difference is there between wholesale and dealer prices in the industry?
>