Dear Frank and James,
In the Rice's catalog the maximum size for Voluta bednalli is F+ 148 mm. I have
in my Web site one F+++ 158 mm. as well and some others huge, as you see Rice's
don't cover all cases sometimes.
Please take a look at:
http://www.geocities.com/~sangioul/exchange.html
Best regards.
George


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> James,
>
> Actually they export with the permit, I don't believe they need a permit to
> shell, just to send them out of the country.
>
> In your price catalog, "Good" condition is usually dead found and can be
> quite worn. In the 98 catalog, a fine shell of 125mm is listed at $125.00,
> and gem 110/116mm are priced at $350 to $425.
>
> Rice's is a nice guide and is handy for trading as it puts both parties on
> fairly equal ground, but other than that it has some limitations that Tom can
> not control. Many shells never make it to a price list. I have some Voluta
> bednalli that are due in and are already sold, so will never make the list,
> regardless of the price.
>
> I can't speak for other dealers, but most of us offer discounts based on the
> amount of the purchase, yet the sales prices is still the listed price, when
> it actually sold for 10% to 20% less. So using it as other than a guide can
> get you paying either to much, or passing on a good deal, because the catalog
> told you the shell was over priced.
>
> It is a great tool if used correctly and I highly recommend it as such to all
> my customers. If nothing else, it can help give you an idea of how much
> insurance to carry on your collection.
>
> Frank

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