Wondering if ordinary ziplock bags are acid free - hobby stores sell various
small sizes.  And some dealers use them when you buy the shells.

How about plastic shoe boxes - are they acid free?

Or - hardware stores sell those 'parts' steel cabinets with (60) little
plastic drawers.  Compact and neat.
 Kay

-----Original Message-----
From: Conchologists of America List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Pat Draeger
Sent: Monday, August 16, 1999 12:54 AM
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Subject: Re: Specimen Storage


Dear Flashcove,

    If you do want to store your shells in those little boxes, make them
yourself!  Its really cheap.  Just get some 3x5 and 4x6 notecards.  Then,
with a cutting razor, kind of perforate the card by not cutting completely
through 1/4 inch away from the edge.  Fold the edges up and tape them
together, and you'll have a perfect and inexpensive box for your shells.
You
can cut the notecards into different sizes for different sizes of shells.
Although it takes time to make the boxes, its probably a lot better than
having your shells break in your cabinet.

Hope it helps,
Patrick