What surprised me was no one wanted a somewhat rare shell (location rare)
that had any calcium or worm growth or even coral.  I would think a professional
would take it as they would from a adventure trip and clean it as they would do
and not use chemicals that they would not.

Yes it is work, but there is glory also.  I was just wrong, they wanted oiled
and show ready shells.  That had and still has me puzzled.

Martin

On 7/27/2010 4:24 PM, Marcus Coltro wrote:
>
> That is why it would be good to offer a discount on the fees for anyone
> offering rare shells - I know that some dealers (not the majority) only donate
> anything if they have their arms twisted and they give crappy shells. If they
> see an opportunity of having some compensation I guess they might give
> something better.
>
> Florida is cheaper in many ways - also there are more things to do and places
> to visit at somewhat short distances. And why not make the same way as Broward
> or Melbourne where the bourse is located near several hotels? Some of those
> auditoriums have small rooms which could be used for presentations too, right?
> It would be a matter of adjusting our habits.
>
> Marcus
>
>
> ________________________________________
> From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bill
> Fenzan
> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 5:39 PM
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> Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] COA Conventions
>
> As a collector who buys a lot of shells, I like the ideas that Marcus offers.
>
> If high-quality shells are offered on an auction site with proceeds going to
> pay for common use space at the next convention, I would be encouraged to use
> it.  As a caveat, though, I need to say that the shells would have to be ones
> I want for my collection.  Challenges to this approch would include: finding a
> steady supply of shells that are of high quality, finding the right person or
> persons to run the operation, and apparent oversight of the process.  The weak
> links in auction sites are that the best shells are seldom auctioned and some
> do not invest in building trust.
>
>
> The idea to keep the convention in Florida also has appeal.  If the majority
> of COA members live in Florida, this make sense. If an appropriate building is
> found to house the bourse and other activities, I would not mind if it was in
> the same place.  As Marcus says, there would need to be a way for different
> people to run the convention so the locals do not get burned out.
>
>
> Earlier this year, I attended the Paris Shell Show and the Antwerp Shell
> Show.  Both have large bourse operations which seemed to me as big as a COA
> convention.  Perhaps the folks that put on these events can be consulted for
> ideas?  I was not charged to enter the Paris show, but did have to pay 2 euros
> (about $3 at the time) admission in Antwerp.  Both of these events are mainly
> the bourse, with displays of shells, drawings, and few other activities.   I
> had a great time at both.
>
>
> Bill Fenzan
>
> Norfolk, Virginia, USA
>

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