I learned a long time ago, there is no perfect shell ... it's only perfect until you see a better one. If you are buying, buy the best you can afford at the time. Collecting, you can always replace it with a better one when you find it. It's your collection, be proud of it, remember its the best collection you can have at this time the world, bar none. Harry Berryman ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------