Hi Nancy,
I now have a new computer so hoping I will have no problems for awhile
anyway.
I will let you know as soon as I can about us getting together. I have
company this week and more coming the end of Sept. At least we can e-mail
for now.
Phyllis
----- Original Message -----
From: Nancy Smith <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: Dealer Ratings


> Rosi,
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> You already have a wonderful network of ratings for shell dealers; you're
> on Conch-L!  Word of mouth is a dealer's best rating.   Bill is sure right
> that a perfect dealer for one person is not perfect for the next
> necessarily; there is a lot to consider, like will 'your' dealer take the
> time and interest to get to know what you like, your preferences and
> quirks, etc?
>
> Nancy Smith
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> >I can't imagine an individual putting together a rating of all the shell
> >dealers since the collectors themselves are such a diverse group.
> >One persons ideal shell dealer would be a total waste for another
> >who insists on perfect locality data and totally accurate
identifications.
> >Some people, do quite frequently in fact return shells which are
> >mis-identified or mis-represented.
> >
> >Rating dealers in a "spiral bound" format is certainly worthless.
> >There are no perfect dealers or lousy dealers (unless they don't
> >send you your shells) - but dealers of all persuasions - just like
> >the public that they serve.
> >
> >Bill Frank
> >1865 Debutante Dr.
> >Jacksonville, FL 32246-8645
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> >Visit the Jacksonville Shell Club Home Page at:
> >http://home.sprynet.com/~wfrank/jacksonv.htm
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