I have seen an advertisement for these folks in Of Sea and Shore Magazine.
Tom Rice may know more about them.
 
Beth DeHaas
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> From: Betty and Bob Lipe <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] inquiry
> Date: Saturday, May 30, 1998 11:46 PM
>
> Paul R. Monfils wrote:
> >
> > I just received a mailing from a commercial shell importer, advertising
a
> > "closeout/liquidation sale" with prices "below wholesale".  One of the
items
> > they are offering is "Bear Paw Clams" (Hippopus hippopus) in several
sizes.
> > I'm not familiar with the company, but here's the information:
> > Pac Rim Import-Export
> > 5915 Graham Court
> > Livermore, CA  94550  USA
> > Phone: (510) 371-1258
> > Fax:  (510) 371-1259
> >
> > Paul M.
> Paul, I think a lot of people received the same flyer.  Most of the
> shells and coral listed are protected now.  You take a chance when you
> order something, even it you get in by COD.  You have to pay before you
> can open the boxes.  It might be just fine, but I'm going to ignore it.
> Where did such a supply of flutted clams etc. come from?
>
> Bob Lipe
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