Conch-L’s number one rule is “Rule No. 1: NO Advertising.”  However, in the
details it says, "People wishing to exchange shells and publications may
announce that their trading lists are available, but should not post lists
to CONCH-L."

My guess is that announcement of your wish to trade for a shell is analogous
to offering a trade list and if you make such a request and asked that
respondents reply to your personal email off-line, there would probably be
no objection.

Conch-L administration may wish to elaborate.

Marlo
merritt island, fl


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From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paul
Monfils
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:14 PM

I know that commercial messages are not allowed on Conch-L.  But what about
trade requests?  If I am looking for a certain shell, is it permissable to
ask on the list if anyone has a specimen they would like to exchange for
other shells?  I never see such requests posted, and it seems that such
requests would be posted if they are allowed.  On the other hand, I can't
remember reading that such posts are not allowed.  So, clarification would
be appreciated.

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