Hi all!

Normally I just lurk here and listen to all of you ..
it is a wonderful group! But I wanted to say that I
ONLY self-collect and NEVER buy shells ... I wonder if
it is two seperate groups in some cases?  I know a
number of shellers like myself who travel worldwide to
find shells but do not purchase them.

Gilliano


--- Marcus Coltro <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Martin
>
> Then you select the last choice " I do not self
> collect shells".
>
> I made this so we can have an idea of how many shell
> collectors do any shelling at all. I know most
> of my customers prefer to buy and trade since they
> do not have time to do any shelling trip (and
> because it is easier to buy a nice a clean shell...)
>
> Marcus
>
> -----Mensagem original-----
> De: Conchologists List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Em nome de Martin
> H. Eastburn
> Enviada em: quarta-feira, 2 de janeiro de 2008 15:47
> Para: [log in to unmask]
> Assunto: Re: [CONCH-L] Do you self collect shells?
>
> Marcus -
>
> I'd have to enter improper or false number.
>
> I don't see where a collector has a collection and
> doesn't collect.
> I might sometime - no current plans - to buy a shell
> at the COA meeting,
> but that is up in the air as well.   How about
> rarely collects ?
>
> Martin
>
> Marcus Coltro wrote:
> > There are just a few active collectors nowadays.
> The damage caused by shell collecting is
> > insignificant, but it raised an important
> question: how many active collectors are among us?
> >
> > I placed a poll on my website so visitors can let
> me know how many of them self collect shells.
> >
> > I would appreciate if you all vote there
> >
> > http://www.femorale.com.br/
> >
> > Please note this is not an advertisement for my
> website (which is known by most of you anyway) nor
> I
> > expect any of you to buy shells. It is not
> necessary to log in to vote, and I do not collect
> any
> > information from you.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Marcus
> >
> >
>
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