My definition of rare is something very unusual that I have caught or found somewhere where it didn't oughter be. Example: Conus dusaveli is now common from the Visayan Sea, but mine, from the Pacific Ocean side of the Philippines, must be almost unique. But the circumstances of collection don't matter to a dealer. I was crushed by a dealer who told me he could get a certain cowry from the Marshall Islands, in quantity, for much less than I was asking for my single one from here best regards Richard Parker Siargao Island, Philippines http://richard-smalliislandnotessuccessor.blogspot.com www.coconutstudio.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/28722516@N02/ . ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------