GRADING SYSTEM:  Gem:  a perfect specimen. While there is no such thing as perfection what is meant here is 'perfect' in that no flaws are detectible without going to extraordinary measures of examination, such as using a magnifier.  Fine+ : Slight imperfection, noticeable on close inspection.  almost gem.  Most shells fall into this category.  Fine: damage noticeable on casual examination, a shell having one or two obvious defects. Good: serious and easily noticed flaws, such as erosion, se rious breaks, badly broken lip etc. This quality is often termed 'beach'. 

DATA:  Complete data is supplied wherever possible.  Each shell is supplied with a label with scientific name and available collection data.   Sometimes only basic data is available for a shell.  This means only the country or region of orgin is known, and nothing more. 

ABBREVIATIONS: The following conventions are used in the list.  w/o means with operculum.   w/p means with natural periostracum.  b/d means basic data provided only. 

ORDERING INFORMATION and TERMS of PAYMENT:  Orders will be filled on a first come-first served basis.  All shells are sent on approval in the sense that any shell may be returned within 10 days for credit or refund.  Your complete satisfaction is the reby guaranteed.  Domestic shipments are all fully insured and sent at our risk.  Returned shells whether domestic or foreign are at the senders risk.  You may order by stock number or scientific name.  Settlement must be initiated by customer within 10 days of receipt of the shells.  If a return is not postmarked within 10 days of receipt by customer it is assumed that the shell accepted.  Orders to established customers will be sent on open account.  A new customer will be provided a PRO-FORMA INVOICE for the first shipment.  When payment is received the order will promptly be sent.  That first transaction will serve to establish credit.  A first time customer may also establish credit by furnishing several references, dealers either domestic or foreign with whom he or she has dealt recently.  Florida residents will be charged 6% State Sales Tax. 

METHOD OF PAYMENT:  VISA or MASTERCARD or Pay Pal (or any major credit card thru Pay Payl)  is the preferred method of payment.  It is the easiest for all concerned.  Domestic customers may also pay with a personal or bank check, or money order. Customers outside the US and its territories may pay by credit card, or bank check payable to a US bank, preferably a NY bank, with amount in US$.  Direct wire transfer to our account may also be made but no transfers should be made for amounts under 500$ since the transfer fees are high. Inquire for bank details.

SHIPPING COST:  is additional.  You will be charged postage and insurance where applicable. Packing is of course free.   Domestic shipments are always insured and sent at our risk.  Any returns are however sent at the customer's risk.  In the event of breakage, which almost never happens we will resend the damaged items or if not replaceable we will give cash or credit reimbursement. Overseas shipments will have to be sent air mail or express mail. Suface mail service from the US to foreign countries has been discontinued. Normally we will send by priority air mail. We are no longer using registered air mail as we have recently had several instances of loss, and the service appears to be slower than ever. We do not normally insure overseas sendings. Please note that all overseas shipments are sent at the customers own risk.  Shipments to some countries may be insureable for up to 400$ per box but this will not be done unless you specifically  request it.