>However, I concede that I stepped knee deep in snail dung and seemingly on
>alot of toes.
Speaking of snail dung, my criteria for dealers are:
1. Accuracy of identification
2. Quality (conformance to rating)
3. Price
4. Interest in having "correct" listings.
After 15 years of ordering by mail, I have my personal rating system -- but
I won't tell. And often less-than-favorite dealers will have intriguing
specimens. Also, after 15 years, availability of uncommon species becomes
an additional criterion.
John Wolff
2640 Breezewood Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17601