----- Original Message -----
From: David Hurst <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 02, 1999 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: philippine shells


> Hello all,
>
>
> I just wanted to mention to everybody that I have never dealt shells
before
> and am unfamiliar with the protocall, however for me it is easier if you
> all give me the name of the shell you want, size and quality and the price
> you are willing to pay and then I will negotiate with the fisherman and
> tell how close I can get to your desires.It is difficult to make a list
> because I don't want an inventory. I am confident I can find any shell
from
> the philippines regardless of its rarity.I even have a scanner and digital
> camera so I can show an image of a shell before I send it. Also, even the
> fishermen here know the value of shells to an extent, when I say
> rediculously low I don't mean $5 gem golden cowries but they are much much
> cheaper than any dealer and Rice's price guide. I have to go study
> histology and anatomy now and I'll  wait to here from someone


Dear David,
I am very interested in your offer. I have been to the P.I. three times to
collect shells. I have never been able to establish a direct contact with a
fisherman or even get to really good areas to self collect. I would love to
go back and do some really good self collecting.  In the meantime, I would
be very interested in any of the Strombus, especially variant color forms
and Lambis ,especially hybrids. Also, I'm interested in any Pectens that are
available. Add to that list Cymatium pfeifferianum,semitorta, sinense,
aquatile,
encausticum , caudatum and Bursa condita.

I would very much appreciate dealing with you if you can find any of the
above specimens.

Looking forward to hearing from you , Although I' m sure you have been
deluged with responces to your posting on Conch L

All the best,
Paul Kanner
10609 Esther Ave
Los Angeles, CA90064
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