They can also consider donating them to a museum. Most museums do not have
the funds to purchase collections, however, the donor can deduct the value
on their tax returns.

I have helped incorporate several collections into the Carnegie Museum's
collection. All were donated, most donors did not take a tax write off.
The donors just wanted to know that the collection would be cared for and
that it would be used by others.


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Wesley Thorsson
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 4:24 PM
> Subject: [CONCH-L] Disposing of collections
>
>
> I have had calls from people whose departed wives had sizable collections
> and want recommendations as to a dealer to call on.  Any names for the
> next such reqest would be appreciated.
>
> Wes Thorsson   [log in to unmask]


Regards,
Charlie
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Charlie Sturm
Research Associate - Section of Mollusks
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Assistant Professor - Family Medicine
Fellow-American Academy of Family Practice
Fellow-Academy of Wilderness Medicine

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