One of the things we care most about at World Shells USA is helping collectors find the shells they’re actually looking for — not just what happens to be listed at the moment.
If there’s a species (or a list of species) you’ve been searching for, whether it’s fairly common or one of the hardest shells out there, we want to hear about it.
When you reach out to us about a shell you’re looking for, we want to know:
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The exact species, subspecies, or variety you're after
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What quality of shell you're looking for (some species are much easier to find in very low grades)
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Your budget for the shell (or shells)
From there, we’ll do everything we can to track one down. We will reach out to our trusted sources around the globe, email collectors and dealers, and keep searching until we find you exactly what you're looking for, whether it takes days or months.
We’ll also work with you every step of the way. You won’t be left guessing where things stand, and you won’t be pressured into something you’re not comfortable with. If we find an option that fits, we’ll offer it to you at a fair and realistic price — the same way we’d want someone to do for us.
Not every search ends quickly, and not every shell is obtainable right away, but we’ll do the work for you to make the search as easy and efficient as possible.
We’ve helped collectors around the world track down everything from affordable Scaphella junonia to the extremely elusive Erronea amralii.
So, whether you’re just starting out, filling a gap in a long-running collection, or chasing something you never thought you’d actually own, don’t hesitate to reach out!
You can contact us through our site or email us directly at worldshellsusa@outlook.com.