To those who are wondering about Lee Valley, here is their website:
http://www.leevalley.com/lvtmain.htm
They seem to be a Canadian Co (I thought they were American) but they supply US
customers through Mail Order

Bobbi Cordy wrote:

> Absolutely - Florida is the worst!
>
> NORA BRYAN wrote:
>
> > Hi Conchlers
> > I use small watchmakers cases (metal with a glass top) for small shells. They
> > are available for a very reasonable price at Lee Valley Tools.  They come in
> > various sizes.
> > By the way, is Byne's Disease more of a problem for those people who live in
> > humid environments?
> >
> > Kathryn Goguen wrote:
> >
> > > Wondering if ordinary ziplock bags are acid free - hobby stores sell various
> > > small sizes.  And some dealers use them when you buy the shells.
> > >
> > > How about plastic shoe boxes - are they acid free?
> > >
> > > Or - hardware stores sell those 'parts' steel cabinets with (60) little
> > > plastic drawers.  Compact and neat.
> > >  Kay
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Conchologists of America List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> > > Behalf Of Pat Draeger
> > > Sent: Monday, August 16, 1999 12:54 AM
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Re: Specimen Storage
> > >
> > > Dear Flashcove,
> > >
> > >     If you do want to store your shells in those little boxes, make them
> > > yourself!  Its really cheap.  Just get some 3x5 and 4x6 notecards.  Then,
> > > with a cutting razor, kind of perforate the card by not cutting completely
> > > through 1/4 inch away from the edge.  Fold the edges up and tape them
> > > together, and you'll have a perfect and inexpensive box for your shells.
> > > You
> > > can cut the notecards into different sizes for different sizes of shells.
> > > Although it takes time to make the boxes, its probably a lot better than
> > > having your shells break in your cabinet.
> > >
> > > Hope it helps,
> > > Patrick
>
> --
> Jim and Bobbi Cordy
> of Merritt Island, Florida.
>
> Jim Specializes in Self-Collected
> Caribbean & Florida Shells
>
> Bobbi in Shell Creations