I collect everything so far, but some favorites are emerging - nerites are
really catching my eye, and certain bivalves - Pectens, Gycymerids and Venerids
of all things.  Don't ask me why.  Of course I love cones and cowries too, who
doesn't?
 
Glenn Burghardt wrote:
 
> Andrew Rindsberg mentioned in his email about new collectors starting off
> with a group that few people collected.  This is what Laura and I did thirty
> five years ago when we chose to specialize in chitons. We liked the shells
> but found if we gave special attention to them we were not in competition
> with others. There is a problem, if they are not popular, then the are
> harder to acquire from dealers, exchanges etc. But, it is true, if you
> specialize in the 'far out group' you will be remembered.  Many years ago we
> were known very well as the 'chiton people.'   To make us feel it was a long
> time ago, we just borrowed the Shell Lecture we did on chitons. Boy, do we
> look different in one of the slides showing us in our chiton room.  I guess
> time takes its toll.
>
> Best to all
>
> Glenn & Laura Burghardt
>  11424 Pioneer Ave., Oakdale, CA 95361 USA
> email: [log in to unmask]  website: www.chitons.com
> Worldwide shell collectors. Special interest: chiton collection and study