Linda,

     I wouldn't suggest buying any of them.  This group of companies survive through deception - the two larger shells are definitely bogus and the pictures of the 'dwarf' are too blurry to be of use.  Not worth the frustration and costs of sending them back later and the delays in processing.  I've speaking from experience.

     Nice sakuraii's can still be had for a decent price - even cheaper than the eBay shells.  Just be patient.

Aloha,

Dave  

>From: Linda Bush <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Cypraea "sakuraii"
>Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 20:42:39 +0000
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>Hi Again!
>
>Actually there are three separate shells supposedly of this species on ebay - I didn't search enough. Just enter Cypraea sakuraii in the search box.  I would be interested in an opinion as to which one(s) are fake, and which are real.  I can't afford this expensive a shell anyway, but would like to know which companies are selling a fake.
>
>Thanks,
>Linda
>
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