Thank you Tom, see folks I'm not that bad. As for the junior sheller program
and those waiting for the shells I'm still packing the boxes and will have
them to you ASAP. Aragata, Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Eichhorst <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 1998 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: Great Trading!!!
 
 
>Dan Yoshimoto wrote:
>>
>> To all shellers that like to trade.
>>         Today I received a package of trading shells from Carol Brunner
>> that were beautiful.
>
>Dan,
>
>Like you, I am new to trading but Conch-L got me going and it has been a
>great experience.  I started with Mark Bethke (ferreter on the net), then
>Jr Powers (nerites) and I currently have a trade going with Carlos (in
>Italy).  I found it a bit traumatic at first - giving up shells instead
>of gaining them.  But I have recieved some really nice stuff in return,
>met some neat people and learned some things about shells - always a
>worthwhile experience.  Each of these peple I listed gave more than fair
>value, with good data slips and shells in great shape.  In fact, I had to
>upgrade my data slips as my handwriting leaves much to be desired (unlike
>Lynn Scheu who has great handwriting on her slips and just gives shells
>away to people who solve riddles) and I now provide printed slips (or the
>original from the dealer).  I also just did a fun trade with a dealer but
>as I don't know if he wants it advertized, I'll leave it at that.  Oh,
>and it is easier if the person is primarely interested in only one family
>(cones for Mark, nerites for Jr, and nerites and nassarius for Carlos).
>This makes it easier to find tradable material.  Me, I like them all.
>
>Well, just had to add my two cents - there are some great people on this
>list.  And thanks again, Dan for the land snails for California!
>
>Tom Eichhorst in New Mexico
>