Yes Guido,
They are extremely rare to get. I've had only 2 since 1976. The only one
that im aware of in private hands is Harry Lee's who is well known online &
in Florida for his taste in sinistrals. The furvus in question looks freshly
collected. The seller seems to know his species & has a 100% feedback rate
so i'd wager it's genuine.

I understand most serious collectors are cautious purchasing sinistrals.
Philippine dealers have been perfecting the "craft" of doctoring. I've seen
faked Cymatium pileare sinistrals cut & re-attached from 3 different shells
that still has the periostracum on it! Unbelievable! It's great to have a
public forum as CONCH-L to have these discussions online.    CHRIS:)

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