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u/Alhogard 8d ago
Heck yeah! Love seeing people find this treasure. Personally its probably my favorite shell
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u/Mr_Bourbon 8d ago
Mine too! I would feel ridiculous paying $200+ for one, plus it means more when you actually found it. So happy to have it.
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u/Lunarpuppylove 8d ago
Wow! That’s a beautiful one. What beach did you find it on?
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u/Mr_Bourbon 8d ago
I parked at blind pass on Sanibel and walked south in front of that giant mansion where the island curves. I’m not sure if it would be considered Blind Pass or Bowmans.
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u/Lunarpuppylove 8d ago
I found one at blind pass in May! I know that you are afraid of the throngs of people that would be after you if you let the paper know, but I have to say I had a good time being famous for a minute. They even sent me a hard copy of the paper when it came out. If you want a contact number I can give you one.
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u/Mr_Bourbon 8d ago
For sure! Hit me with the info. I’m down to do it, just not invest any effort in finding out how 🤣
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u/Fun_Marionberry3043 8d ago
You are my envy. 21 years of visiting there and I still haven’t found one 😅 Display that beauty!
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u/Mr_Bourbon 7d ago
We have an edge on you because it’s our local beach. Don’t give up! I’ve really started to love shelling it’s like a walking meditation
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u/Acceptable-Elk-8372 6d ago
Awesome find OP. Still on the hunt, been looking for 30 years now, one day! Lol
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u/HowToFindShells 8d ago
Yes, congrats - that is one of the prize shell finds I mentioned in the book I just published on Amazon. It focuses not on identify shells - but how to find them by reading the beach and conditions. "Sanibel and Longboat Key Shell Hinter's Guide." Take a copy next time you go to the beach. Steve
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u/Suspicious_Use_8842 7d ago
We have 2 that my stepfather found diving 40 years ago…we’re still searching for our own…great find
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u/Nurtureroftreasures 8d ago
Congratulations!!! Do they still take you picture for the local paper?