Nigel Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 I can now get shells direct from the lake. I think these would be ideal for shell dwelling cichlids. If any one is interested let me know and i will bring them with the shipments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burek Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 How much would it cost for the shells? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serial-Cichlid Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Nigel as discussed the other day. Put me down for some/alot. What price are we looking at? Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Nigel, Would also be interested as to the size of the shells. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 29, 2004 Author Share Posted April 29, 2004 I have not worked out a price yet that will depend on how many people wont them. This is just to see if there is interest. As for size that varies from small to large. Thay are sold in The US and Europe for breeding shell dwelling chichlids so thats what i would bring them for. I think it would be better to use these rather than sea shells but thats just my opinon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kribbie Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Hi Nigel~ I'm interested in these shells too~ please let me know when you've worked out the price~ Thanks, Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 29, 2004 Author Share Posted April 29, 2004 Thanks to those that showed interest. I hope to have a heap of them in the next few weeks. Anyone else thats interested please leave a reply here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 hi nigel me too. cheers; colfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobaltcraig Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Hi Nigel I am also interested cheers craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CThompson Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 I too would like to hear a price. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 30, 2004 Author Share Posted April 30, 2004 What would be the most you would be prepared to pay Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita_ozfish Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 How big are they roughly Nigel? Some look to be about 4" diam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CThompson Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 I have heaps of shells already Nigel, gathered over the years, for use with my shellies. Most of these have been gotten for only the cost of bending over and picking them up. Obviously, if yours are being collected by others (admittidly a small cost being as they are coming from Africa), sent to Europe then to Oz, there are going to be some on costs. Not to mention the profit you MUST make on them to make it worth your while. I don’t really see any problems using shells whose origin is salt water, provided one is using shells that has a similar structure to the ones in the lake. It was good to see the photo you provided Nigel. It would be interesting to put your shells in with some ocean shells with similar structure together, and see which ones the fish prefer. If the fish is happy with a shell from the ocean, who is to argue with that? Where are your shells coming from, Malawi or Tangankyka? So as to your question Nigel, “how much am I willing to pay?”, as little as possible providing you make it worth your while. Then I’ll have to compare that cost with the advantage of having shells that are sourced from the ocean here in Australia, and shells that have come from Africa. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixem Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 I agree with Craig. If the price is reasonable i would certainly buy some. Thanks Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 30, 2004 Author Share Posted April 30, 2004 Craig you to serious about things it was a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fins Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Nigel, shame on you! You should know better than to joke about our loved ones. If they come from Tanganyika, I'll take some. fins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 30, 2004 Author Share Posted April 30, 2004 The heading says Lake Malawi snail shells. Price i will decided when i have more of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAZ Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Hi Nigel I would also be interested in some, please add me to your list, together with the pair of Craigs.........lol Warren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaZ Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 I'm also interested but also share craig's feelings. My shellies do just fine in free shells so your price would need to be very reasonable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 30, 2004 Author Share Posted April 30, 2004 I have added another photo with the other ones. It will show you the approxamate sizes thay will be. To help me come to a price what would you pay for a sea shell or other type of shell of equivalent size. This will help me to come up with a fair price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobaltcraig Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Hi Nigel Just want to clear a few things up waz and craig t are mates of mine however we arent together as waz said "lol" and i dont bend over like craig t to collect my shells "lol" cheers craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CThompson Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Craig, I added a comment here in retaught to yours, but decided to delete it before the mods did so to my post. I’ll leave it to your imagination as to what I wrote originally.... Nigel, what ever you price the shells for, is totally up to you. However, I have heaps from the ocean, but would be interested to hear your final price. In regards to how much you sell them for, as I said it is TOTALLY your business, but I believe you price should be your cost, plus a bit of profit, and not; "To help me come to a price what would you pay for a sea shell or other type of shell of equivalent size. This will help me to come up with a fair price. " I believe a fair price has to be based on what it costs to land them in Australia. It may work out that it is not economical to bring them in if one compares them to one sourced locally. Having said that I have bought them for a dollar or two from local shops in the past. Your shells I would think need to be sold at a medium and large size to reflect the costs of moving a heavier weight too. I knew I say "Malawi" written somwhere, went searching for it when I was writting my previous post but couldn't find it. I diidn't check back in the heading. Mr. Serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonBayern Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Hi Nigel I'll take few too Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaZ Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 what would you pay for a sea shell or other type of shell of equivalent size Nothing, where possible. My shells have been found for free by myself or friends, or bought very cheaply if need be. I'm never inclined to pay big dollars for something which can be found lying around and doesn't even need to be hunted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 30, 2004 Author Share Posted April 30, 2004 Thanks everyone for the replys. When i have more shells here i will make a decission on price. This post was just to see if there would be interest as thay will take up space in the shipping boxes. So if there was no interest i would not bring them because i will have to pay freight on them. I just thought it would be something different and like i said in my opinion better than sea shells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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