We keep our shells in small plastic boxes individually in the drawers.
They stay secure within the drawer that way.  You can get a lot of boxes in
a drawer.   Do not use cardboard boxes.    And if you line the boxes be sure
to use an acid-free material.

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> Off and on over the past several months, there have been discussions
> concerning shell cabinets etc.  I'm now interested in learning the best
> way to store specimens within the cabinets.  Currently, I simply place
> mine in the drawers.  This is not only an inefficient use of space, but
> the shells get tossed around when the cabinet gets bumped by
> roughhousing youngsters.  I know small boxes are used in many cases.  Is
> this the typical way to go, or are there other ideas?  Any thoughts will
> be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris Brown
> Tucson, AZ

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Jim and Bobbi Cordy
of Merritt Island, Florida.

Jim Specializes in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells

Bobbi in Shell Creations