Absolutely - Florida is the worst!

NORA BRYAN wrote:

> Hi Conchlers
> I use small watchmakers cases (metal with a glass top) for small shells. They
> are available for a very reasonable price at Lee Valley Tools.  They come in
> various sizes.
> By the way, is Byne's Disease more of a problem for those people who live in
> humid environments?
>
> Kathryn Goguen wrote:
>
> > 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
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > 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

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Jim and Bobbi Cordy
of Merritt Island, Florida.

Jim Specializes in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells

Bobbi in Shell Creations