We have found that our interests change over the years.   Our most precious
shells are the ones that are self-collected.     We were heavy into
Volutes...until we got outpriced!
Then we were heavy into Pectinidae.  So we kinda jump from family to family as
time goes on.   But our general collection is pretty varied!  After 35
years...there is NO way we can ever collect them all anyway!!!  Especially when
we don't buy any shells!  Only trade or self collect so that limits us for
sure!

"Philip L. Poland" wrote:

> A collector can set any goals she likes. Curiosity, esthetics and a host of
> other neuroses, interests, opportunities and motivations will define the
> parameters of an individual's collecting plan (if any).