Conchers, Certain collectors & dealers out there are in the "know" on this subject. There are others out there that got hurt financially while some had their reputations questioned as a result of this & im sure reading this again is causing mixed emotions. Some of you don't really know how many this has really affected. On this subject please let sleeping dogs lie. Thanks! CHRIS:) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------