That harp shell! 😍 The general cones! All the cowries! And I can't believe the prices! It was smart to have a budget; I would have spent sooooo much. Thanks for sharing!
G'day Erin 👋🏻💖 Oh, I really wish I took just a little more money, or maybe went back for the second day 😅🤣 but I think I did really well. I would have spend hundreds if I didn't limit myself like that!! I'm usually a very frugal person, seeing those seashells in real life was just too tempting!!! Thank you so much for watching and enjoying all of the fantastic shells in this extra long video today 🥰
G'day Maddie! What a beautiful array of shells! The assortment that you brought home are also lovely, plus you scooped up some good buys as well 🐌🐚👍Looking forward to more fun shelling days at the beach with you, bye for now 👋
G'day Lenora 👋🏻💖 The shell show was lovely, and I was so pleased to take these amazing shells home with me 🐚❤️ there were a lot of bargains, for sure! Thank you for watching this extra long video of something a little different today 🥰 I'll be back out to the beaches next time ⛱️
G'day Guadalupe 👋🏻💖 Indeed, those shells in the displays were amazing!! There was so much to like at the shell show, I had a wonderful time. Thank you so much for watching something a little longer and different today 🥰
Oh my swirly seashells Batman what a haul. Wow Maddie so many beautiful seashells. I love them all but my favs were the last olive you had. The next to the last shell and those GORGEOUS moon snail. You know me and moon snails. What fun you must have had. I will be beside myself there. Well until next time stay safe and keep shelling.
G'day Anita 👋🏻💖 Hehehe, I do know how much you love the moon snails 🐌😍 and you know, I don't remember seeing other moon snails there??? I mean, I probably overlooked A LOT of shells, but moon snails didn't have much of a presence compared to cowries, cones, murexes, and volutes. I was really happy to get these lovely moon snails to show. The last little olive... OH!! Was that the smaller one with the dark pattern that looked a little green?? I really liked the colour of that one in particular; I'm glad you did too (if I'm remembering it right) 🤩 As always Anita, thank you so much for watching 🥰
Halo Jnj tea 👋🏻 Cangkang kerang sangat luar biasa di pertunjukan cangkang 😍 begitu banyak kolektor datang dengan yang terbaik! Sangat menyenangkan berbagi cangkang ini, terima kasih banyak telah menonton 🥰
How exciting! Such beautiful shells. I loved the harp shell, so detailed. I also loved the cowries and olives, loved them all actually😂. Going to the shell show must have been exciting for you, shopping for a few shell treats. They are truly works of art! Thankyou for sharing your treasure trove. ❤❤❤
G'day Alison 👋🏻❤️ Oh gosh, that Harp shell is lovely! There were some at a more expensive store that have twice as many ruffles on it; it was like a super extra Harp Shell! Ahh, maybe I should have asked to film/photo one of those beauties 🥲 the Cowries and Olives were the most exciting for me, though!! The shell show was just a fantastic day, there was so much to like and so many fantastic people there. The shells on display were truly masterpieces of nature 🐌🐚 Thank you so much for watching something a bit different today, and extra long too! Thank you Alison 🥰
WOW! You did so good!! It blows my mind how little some of those beautiful shells cost! No way can I possibly pick a favorite, but those moonsnails are gorgeous, and the general cones, and that big hunkin olive... Congrats on scoring such an awesome bunch of seashells. Enjoy!!
G'day Melissa 👋🏻💖 It blew my mind as well!! The man selling the shells was a little on the older side... I was secretly wondering if his prices were more current 20 years ago, and he just hadn't updated them yet 😅 or I don't know, maybe eBay prices are just too ridiculous inflated?? Anyway, I was more than happy to come away with these treasures 🐚🪙🐚 the moon snails were lovely (I didn't see other moon snails, actually?) and the huge olive was really amazing 🤩 oh goodness, there was just so much to like there; I almost went back for the second day 🤣 Thank you so much for watching something a little different and much longer today 🥰
G'day Tom 👋🏻🐙 Thank you, I'm thrilled with all of these new shells!I kinda wish I spent more money 🤣 but this was a good budget, I think!! Tha k you so much for watching 🥰
G'day Aussie Dirt Digger 👋🏻🪙❤️ I think so too 🤩 I hope you also got some lovely shells while you were there 🐚🐚🐚 I just kinda zoned into the budget area 🤣 Oh. Oh. I just finished my display before going to the shell show... I don't want to rearrange it so soon 🥲 am I lazy? Hehe. Thank you so much for watching this long unbagging today 🥰
G'day Cynthia 👋🏻❤️ They are so stunning, right?? I'd never seen them before, and I'm really glad that the seller could give me the name for these cool shells. They are just so pretty, and I love that they're a favourite today for you 🎉 Thank you so much for watching the unbagging 🥰
Oh my goodness so so beautiful!! Oh I know you had a wonderful time picking out those beautiful shells! I did go get me some shells at the dollar store!!Lol I wanted some so bad!! I just love them!! Thanks for sharing!!
G'day Debbie 👋🏻❤️ Oh gosh, you've found one of my favourite videos here, I really loved picking out these shells, and then discovering them all over again while unboxing them for everyone to see. I really wish I went back for the second day; I was quite distracted (but in a good way) when I was there, but I still got some of the best and most affordable goodies! Ohhh seashells from the dollar store, I've been there too, but they don't have a reliable amount of them! I bet you got some awesome one 😎 Once again Debbie, thank you so much for joining me today 🥰
What a fabulous shell show! I think the murex shells are so weird and wonderful! Of the cone shells are huge and beautiful!! Out here in the southwest, we have no shells, just my sweet birds I feed.!
G'day Lady Sylvia 👋🏻🐚 It was a wonderful show full of amazing shells! I'm so glad you enjoyed them; I'm really over the moon about what I found there. The murexes, cones, and cowries are just too lovely. Aww, I'm sorry there are no local shells for you, but I hope you've got some amazing birds! I actually did meet an acid bird watcher at the shell show, and I totally understand what lovely creatures they are 🐦 Thank you so much for watching 🥰
G'day Reet 👋🏻💖 Oh wow, yes, the Harp shell was lovely 🤩 there were some Harp Shells for sale at pricier stores with even more ruffles and textures on them; so much extra and amazing! I ummm,didn't ask for the price on those ones 🤣🤣🤣 The General Cones are spectacular, I'd been wanting one for ages!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed this extra long unbagging (I mean, it wasn't a box) video today ❤️ Thank you so much for watching 🥰
Hi Maddie, I was overseas for almost three weeks. It is very nice to be back and watch your wonderful videos on a much bigger screen than my phone. I must say watching you and your beautiful shells is the highlight of my day. You have bought so many interesting and beautiful shells at such low prices, well done. For me, that bag of 25 for one dollar looks very attractive indeed, as it consists of different shells in different colours and shapes. They look beautiful as a whole. I still have to watch your other recent videos, so buy for now. Thank you very much for sharing.
G'day Florence!! Oh my goodness, welcome home! I hope you had an absolutely fantastic time abroad, especially so if it was for a much-needed holiday, and not for work ;) Hahaha, but, ahh, are the shells even any good on the big screen?? The small screen is probably much closer to how they are in real life XD but I'm really pleased that you liked seeing these shells today; I really couldn't believe the rock-bottom prices... I feel like the prices were maybe current 20 years ago, but not now! Maybe eBay has skewed my idea of what the prices should be? Anyway, I'm rambling! The 25 for $1 was stunning value; just 4 cents each! CRAZY right?? And they also looked like lovely shells! It was my absolute pleasure to share this unbagging video with you. Thank you so much for taking so much time out of your day to watch something a little different ;)
@@SandCoffeeRocks Hi again Maddie, the seashells are all too pretty to carry a dollar sign, they are priceless in my eyes. Please do not throw away the pieces of seaglass, they are treasures from the sea too. I did spend some money buying seaglasses online before to do my artwork. You are lucky to be able to get to the beaches when you want to, it is a pity that I cannot do the same. But that has made watching your videos very enjoyable, thank you.
G'day Sherry 👋🏻❤️ It was an absolutely wonderful day ☺️ the shells were lovely, and the people I met were even more-so! I was thrilled with the shells I got from there 🐚 Thank you so much for watching this extra long video today 🥰 I'll be back to the beaches soon 😀
G'day Candice 👋🏻🐚 Oh goodness, you've found my Brisbane Shell Show unboxing - that was a fun day! Thank you so much for watching it 🥰 I hope it helped you to know the names of some shells that you might want to get for your self 😜 oops, I'm being a bad influence 😂
Awesome collection. Very lucky you are to get these amazing creations of nature. We in India have no such exhibitions where we can buy them. It is so surprising to find many in ur collections are from India. Great collection and well presented.
G'day Siva 👋🏻🐚 Hello to you in India 😲 I'm quite surprised that you don't have any exhibitions or shell shows for all of the amazing shells that you can find over there! I wonder if there is something, but it's not advertised very well? Or maybe, most of the sellers have private stores? Not sure, but I hope you can find and collect some beautiful local shells for yourself 🤞🏻 Thank you for watching this big unboxing 🥰
G'day again Adrian 👋🏻🐚 Oooh!! So, I had not actually looked up the shell identities yet when I filmed this (it's been a very busy few days) and I finally took a look at this one with the name you gave me 🐌 it's the Common Southern Bean-cowrie, so not a Coffee Bean like I though it might be. Ahhh, that's cool about it being a common one around your part of the world... I wonder if I'll find any if/when I travel south one day. Thank you for the information for this little Trivia 🤩💖
G'day Robin 👋🏻🐚 That Harp Shell is just stunning, the colour on it is amazing!! It's a heavy shell too; my other harps aren't as weighty 😲 Thanks for watching 🥰
I live in the states and there just are not those kind of colors or sizes here, I have to see if I can locate some shell shows, if they even have those in the midwest! LOL❤@@SandCoffeeRocks
@@userrobinmp I’m sure they’d have shell shows somewhere! Florida for sure, but I hope you can also find some on your side of the states! There is always eBay as a last resort, but shells tend to be the most expensive from there, especially when you factor in postage too.
G'day Nikoleta 👋🏻💖 Oh my goodness, thank you for watching this long video 🤩 I'm so pleased that you enjoyed seeing there beautiful shells. Money well spent! Thanks for watching 🥰
Phew! That was a whirlwind seashell extravaganza!! You scored some incredible shells, 🙀. My top 5 from your purchases are the general cone, murex cnissodus, tulip cone, nucleus cowrie, and the murex from India that had the operculum inside. Honorable mentions to the harp shell (very similar to one I have thrifted here in Canada) and the conus aulicus (princely cone?). I am definitely going to be rewatching this video many more times. 😀
G'day Oceanluvn Gal 👋🏻🌊💖 It felt like a crazy ride for me too!! I kinda forgot what I purchased with so many, so it was like getting them all over again!! Wow,I love your choices for the favourites, I really love the Cnissodus too (that's the shell in my thumbnails, right?? Right??!!!) My brain reads the Latin names just fine, but my mouth does NOT want to speak them competently. Anyway, wow, I'm a little surprised that the Tulip Cone got a mention, I wasn't sure if I'd be alone in liking that one 😍 The Princely Cone is absolutely lovely too. Wow, and finding that murex with the operculum was a big surprise for me!! The shells were in baskets by the dozens or hundreds! I feel like I needed a few more hours there 😅 and now I'm dreading need to re-do my recently completed shell display to fit these ones in... I might procrastinate this for a while 🤣 heh. Oh goodness me 🐚😅 Thank you so much for watching the extra long video today 🥰 extra Kitty Cat scene at the very end for anyone who want to see more Pud pud 😺
Wow, Maddie you did so well at the show! Some amazing finds you have now for your collection. Claudia was over the moon to see you again there. Happy Shelling!!!
G'day Stacy, Grant and Claudia 👋🏻💖 it was wonderful to see all there at the show!! I managed to find the shells that I was on the lookout for, and then some, so I was absolutely thrilled 😀 Claudia's new collection of seashells is absolutely stunning too 🤩 thank you for the photo. She got so many lovely Tuns and Wentletraps; I don't remember seeing those ones at the stalls! She has such good eyes 👀 Thank you all for checking out this extra long video today 🥰
Good morning, Maddie The merax shells are beautiful, and so is the harp shell. The cowries, olive, and geography shells are beautiful. The colors in the moon snails is just amazing. Dont see the colors like that very often. Seeing all the beautiful points on the shells was just amazing. Since a lot of shells do not have that sharp of a point. I enjoyed the shells at the shell show. Then seeing all the beautiful shells you got. I am also so looking forward to the giveaway. The sea glass is just unique because it gets all tumbled around in the ocean. Just beautiful shells. All of them. I just started watching a shelling video from Indonesia. Thank you for such a great video. Getting to see all the shells from all over the world. Have a great day, Maddie
G'day Toni 👋🏻💖 Oh my goodness, I did find a lovely variety of shells to take home 😄 the Murexes, Cowries, Olives, Cones... Oh my gosh I was so spoilt for choice!! I so pleased that you enjoyed seeing all of the shells on display as well; I wasn't sure if people would want to see it first before the unboxing, but I decided to put it all together into one video. I really loved this shell show so much; I'm even wondering if I should attempt the next show in Western Australia 😅 haha, who knows where I'll be in a years time?? Ooh I'm excited for the giveaway too!! I need to print or write out the names to put into a hat first, I think there's over 100 now?? I hope the winner enjoys the shells and the sea glass that I added to the collection 🐚🐚🐚 Oh,maybe you watched the same person in Indonesia that I saw? Their channel name was "euvioxa" - they find some interesting shells, but no speaking (I tend to like narration, but that's just me 🤣). Anyhoo! It was a pleasure to show these shells to you, Toni ❤️ Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this extra long video today 🥰
It took me some time to watch the video. I had to call in help yesterday for my mom. I could not lift her by myself. Yes, it is the same shelling video. Yes, I like the narration much better. Especially watching someone new. I know I should not, but I have sent a prayer up, but whoever wins it will be amazing for them. I am lucky because I get to share my 21st wedding anniversary with my husband, and then we also celebrate 22 years together on the same day. Thank you Maddie and have a wonderful day
It was quite a long video this time, as unboxing videos usual are for me...again, thank you so much for taking the extra time out of your day; I can only imagine the challenges that you face daily with caring for your mom ❤️ again, it's so good of your to take this upon yourself. I'll be drawing the giveaway winner in the next day or two (I'm adding a bit of time for various timezones around the world). I have my fingers crossed that I pick out a name of someone I "know" from the comments, but anyway 😅 don't be too worried if you don't win 😉 I must not be biased!!! Whoever is chosen first will be the winner 🏆
Yes, that is how it should be. In an hour and a half here in Indiana, we will be married 21 wonderful years and 22 together. Thank you for your time and for getting back to me. You are an amazing person, and I am grateful for your videos. Thank you a million times.
Congratulations Toni!!! Wow, happy anniversary! What a wonderful day it is ❤️❤️❤️ I know it sounds cheesy, but I really am hoping for you guys to have another wonderful 22 years together, and then some!! Be happy and in love with each other 🥰
Were you like a kid in a candy store? 😂😂😂 You saw some beautiful specimens on your adventure! Thanks for taking us. Shells will never cease to amaze me. So many shapes and colors and textures… I think my favorite is the little bumpy cowries. The nucleus cowrie. I had to run through the video again to catch the name. Love pats to Ninja!!! 🫶🏼😻 I always enjoy seeing her! Thanks again! 🥰🥰🥰
G'day Pam 👋🏻💖 YES 1000% IN A CANDY STORE 🐚🐚🐚 The show specimens were total gem quality finds that should be in a museum. Not only were a lot of them rare, but the Zoilas in particular has some really unique and rare colorations on the already rare shells. Very, very cool 😎. Oh my goodness, yes!! The Lumpy Bumpy Cowrie, I love it 😍 the most fitting name!! The Nucleus Cowrie is one that I had been wanting for a long time, it's just so unique and interesting! Thank you, I will give Ninja extra pats from you 😺 Oh, I snuck in a super secret extra Ninja scene in at the very, very end. She's rolling on the pavers while I tell her that she was a good actress 🤣 she's such a good girl, and I think I might have worried her with my mock-anger at her catnip in the bag 😅🤣 poor girl!! As always Pam, thank you so, so much for watching this extra long video today 🥰
Morning Maddie, my favorite is the day brake❤❤. You had so much fun at the shell show. Mother nature was kind to me and didn't snow last night but the temperature was 28 degrees Fahrenheit when I woke up. Salt and pepper are doing great. L oi ve to you and ninja. Stay safe and healthy out there and can't wait to see what you do next.
G'day Sheila 👋🏻💖 Ohoho the Daybreak Cowrie 🤩 Yesss that's an awesome cowrie, it's high up on my list of favourites too; I had been looking for ones to buy for so long, I nearly felt my eyes pop out when I saw them!!! I had a lot of fun that day ☺️ Thank you for taking the time to watch something a bit different and extra long today 🥰 Phew, I'm really glad that the forecast was wrong about the snow ❄️ but that's still waaaaay too cold for late April! Love back to you and the kitties. Ninja is doing great; she got an extra secret scene at the end of this video: she's rolling around outside and I tell her shes a great actress 🤣 I was sneaky sneaky with slipping it in there!! Again, thank you so much Sheila 👋🏻❤️
Wow. Amazing selection you got there. Inalai don’t mind they’re not perfect specimens, those are already so great. Love the moonsnails and love the cowries even more, always were my favourites. Regarding the seaglass, I also put it in the glass recycling bin. Lol. Have fun.
G'day Belix 👋🏻❤️ Hehe thank you, I'm so pleased that you also liked the shells I found 🤩 honestly, I don't think my eyes are good enough to tell the different between the super gem quality specimen shells, and there high quality display shells... They are all so lovely, and I'll treasure these shells for literal decades! The cowries were particularly fabulous this time ❤️ Oh. My. God. Thank you!!! I'm not the only one that put sea glass in the bin (yes, I make sure to recycle it too)!! Ahhh, but some people like it, so I guess I'll keep it to pass on for next time 😅 Thank you so, so much for watching something a little different and extra long today 🥰
Oh man, I wish there was one near you, it was honestly just a wonderful experience! Are you sure there aren't any shell shows? I mean, I didn't know Australia had any either until this news travelled to me along the grape vine 🤔
The show was great wasn't it! Some excellent displays. I saw you over there but you looked busy at the time. I was planning to say hello but I couldn't find you afterwards, I also got distracted by the dealer tables I'm afraid...lots of nice shells you could look at them for hours. Perhaps at the beach then!
G'day Notophys 👋🏻💖 Awwwww no!!!! I missed you as well???!!! Oh Snap! You're the second person to mention they saw me, but I was too busy. I really was quite busy 😅 I was really distracted with the sale tables, and I always managed to have someone to chat to! Oh no, next you see me, make sure you come and butt I to whatever I'm doing 🤣 I have no idea what you look like,so it's up you!! The shell show was everything I hoped it would be, and them some!! It was such a lovely day, I was so tempted to go back on the Sunday! I hope you got some amazing shells from the dealers too. I do wish I had've gotten my first Zoila! Oh well, maybe one day 🤔 Thank you so much for watching my little tour of the displays, and what I ended up taking home with me 🥰
😮😮😮😮😮 I'm so jealous! Hehehe wish I would have gone on Saturday but already had plans for that weekend friends birthday. You got so many good ones ❤ so many favz! Will there be any more?
G’day Natacha 👋🏻💖 Oh no, missed out! Ahhh, it’s a hard choice between a shell show and a friend’s birthday! It was really fun, but I’m sure the birthday party was epic too 😉 and you probably saved a lot of money 🤣 Will there be any more?? Oh, you mean shell shows? Yes, though the next year’s national shell show will be in Western Australia - probably Perth, I’d guess? After that, who knows? This was the first time they had it in Brisbane; I think it’s more often in Sydney? I’ll keep my ear out for any more information about the next ones 🤗 Thanks for checking out the show virtually 🥰
The Chinensis cowry at 40 minute mark is found in QLD and NSW as far south as Sydney. They are not common though. I have found a few around the Coffs Coast region
G'day Adrian 👋🏻🤔 Oh wow, I had no idea that the Chinensis was an Australian shell... For some reason, I didn't remember seeing this particular one in my Aussie shell book! Awesome, I might one day be lucky enough to find my own 🤩 congrats on finding your own Chinensis as well, wow, I bet that was a great day 🎉 Thank you Adrian, for watching something a bit different and much longer than my usual videos 🥰
OMG... I sp wish that I could attend one of the shell shows in Australia. I love Cowries, and many you either purchased at the show, or collected around Hervey Bay, are not any that I can find through any outlets in the U.S. Do you sell any yourself?
G'day Stephen! The shell shows are wonderful (You should see the Yeppoon shell show and unboxing I did a few months ago); there is usually at least one stall that's a bit more affordable than the rest... I wonder if the same is true for other shell shows around the world? Ahhh, the cowries that I find are not in Hervey Bay, but rather the Sunshine Coast a few hours to the south. I go to Hervey Bay for the moon snails and urchins! As for selling shells, no, I decided a long time ago that I didn't want to add that complication to my life; instead, I give away a lot of shells to friends and family... so much so that I don't have many "extra" shells laying around at any given time. If you want to look into buying shells, I can recommend a few stores from Australia that also ship overseas? I have this typed up elsewhere, so I will paste it here in case you are interested: I would like to mention two sellers that I generally think of as cheap and/or good value (I usually recommend these two for their ability to ship internationally, too), but also remember that you can find people selling shells on eBay too... though a lot of them generally aren't that cheap. Be aware that postage costs from Australia to you will undoubted be a concern to think about if you buy anything. First is Naturally Wild: natwild.com.au/collections/seashells-natural I have been meaning to do a buy and rate video for this store... I don't actually know the quality of the shells (you certainly won't get collection data from any of them), but I've only heard good things so far. Plus, I met the owner at the Brisbane Shell Show a few years ago (he had a store there) and the shells looked good - he is also the biggest supplier of goods to museum gifts stores within Australia. The prices are very cheap; I believe he buys them wholesale from outside of Australia in those countries that eat the snails and discard the shells. Also, the owner at the shell show said that you can message them and ask for a specific shell if you don't see it, but remember that some species can become very expensive very quickly, and I'm not sure how quickly you would receive a response with how busy they generally are. Second (and last) is She Sells Shells: www.she-sells-shells.com.au/ She also has an eBay store that you can look for, but prices on her website are a little better, but I think the stock is sometimes a little different between the website and the eBay, so I will link both: www.ebay.com.au/str/shesellsshellscaloundra The prices are more in line with what I typically think they should be while still being affordable for what they are, and the best part about this store is that you're getting the EXACT shell pictured in the photo, not just a generic shop photo like on Naturally Wild. Not sure you'll gen any collection data though. Less guesswork, but you pay a little more for it. Also, the store restocks quite slowly because of the time needed to photograph the shells (the owner mentioned this recently on her Instagram). Hope that helps you out!
G'day Umm Nouman 👋🏻🐚 Oh wow, thank you so much for watching this big unboxing, it sure was a great one!! The Harp Shell is stunning, it's actually what first drew me over to this man's shell stall! The Isabella Cowie is so nice, it's such a rare one for me to find at the beach, so I relished this chance to get a good one! The Geography Cones, wow, such great value 🤩 and finally, I can't understand why you mentioned the olive shell...so wonderful and large!! Thank you so much for watching 🥰
G'day Willow 👋🏻🐚 Oh wow, well, I knew that the biggest Tiger Cowrie subspecies was from Hawaii, but I had no idea that they have become illegal to collect 😲 I guess these ones are from very old collections? Shells can keep their shine for decades...kinda crazy! Thank you for the information once again 🙏🏻 and thanks for watching another big unboxing 🥰
The murex was a bargain! So many beautiful shells. I live in western Pennsylvania USA so I am far from the ocean so no chance of shell shows or sales. The sale prices were great!
G'day Carol 👋🏻💖 Oh my goodness yes, both of those Murexes were bargains!! Actually, I think ever shell was, I was pretty shocked 😮!! And remember that those prices are in Australian Dollars, so 1 of ours is worth about 70 cents USD 😜 Awww no, I'm sorry to hear that there aren't any shell shows near you!!! You would really have to travel a long way to see one 😭 but I think a US shell show would be extra large and exciting!! Thank you so much for watching something a little different and extra long today, Carol 🥰
I enjoy watching your videos, you are so excited when you find your shells. I completely understand how you feel even though I have only been to the ocean a dozen times in my lifetime (73!) I get most of my shells through purchases so I feel your joy as I go along with you discovering your treasurers. Have a most wonderful day!
awww! forget the fingerprints! time to smash and grab!!!🤣🤣🤣 of COURSE I am joking! Those are just stunning and so shiny! Some still had their operculum which means they were still alive when harvested which is sad, beautiful, but sad for the animal.❤
G'day Robin 👋🏻💖 Haha, yes, smash and grab those $$$$ dollar shells 😂 some of the cowries are worth as much as a diamond ring! I'm kidding as well, but not about how much they're worth 😳 Oh yes, you are very correct; I didn't mention it but one of those Murexes was surely live taken with the Operculum still inside. Sad, but that's how it's done among the hardcore collectors, I think 🤔 very sad for the snail 🐌 but let's not dwell on it today. Thanks for watching 🥰
Hey Adrian 👋🏻😁 Darn, no idea about a firm ID for the sub-adult cowrie either? It was part of the "5 for $2" lot, and it was the only one there. I had it separate while unbagging because I was asking a few people about it's possible identity at the shell show 🤔 most agrees that it was from the Mauritia family as well... It's just so strange because it's such a light colour!! Do you think it's light colour is natural, or influenced from sun or exposure to the elements? Just curious about your opinion on that. Once again Adrian, thank you so, so much 🙏🥰
Interesting! Very cool; I wasn't totally sure with how shiny it still is. I do like the effect it's had on the shell (though I know it's generally seen as very undesirable) - I just think it's pretty cool and super different than normal ;D Thanks again, Adrian.
G'day Veronica 👋🏻🐚 The shell show is a very big event, and I'm sure that some of the sellers there do have their own stores, though for the man I bought most of these shells from; probably not. His name is David Tarrant, and I remember because he showed me a book that he authored: Cowries of New South Wales. I believe he is a retired gentleman who was there with a mature aged family member to sell some of their shells... I don't believe he has a separate store or online presence. However, I did also talk to the owner of a store called Naturally Wild, and I know he sells shells from his small business in South Australia. You might be interested in some of his display shells at: natwild.com.au I have never bought shells from his so I can't attest to their quality, but his website has a good variety of Australian and Indo-Pacific shells for a very good price! The postage might be a hit to the wallet though, but it's worth looking at! The man himself also said that is there is a shell in particular that you're looking for, then you can email them about it... if it's common, they might have it in stock regardless of whether it's on their store pages or not. Good luck to you, and thank you so much for watching the big unboxing today 🥰
G'day James 👋🏻🐚 Hehe, those Murexes today were just wonderful, I can't believe I could find these beautiful shells for my collection. Thank you so much for watching another big unboxing today 🥰
That harp shell! 😍 The general cones! All the cowries! And I can't believe the prices! It was smart to have a budget; I would have spent sooooo much. Thanks for sharing!
G'day Erin 👋🏻💖 Oh, I really wish I took just a little more money, or maybe went back for the second day 😅🤣 but I think I did really well. I would have spend hundreds if I didn't limit myself like that!! I'm usually a very frugal person, seeing those seashells in real life was just too tempting!!! Thank you so much for watching and enjoying all of the fantastic shells in this extra long video today 🥰
Woow keren sekali teman. Saya suka banget melihat kerang yang cantik ini. Luar biasa. Good ness
G'day Maddie! What a beautiful array of shells! The assortment that you brought home are also lovely, plus you scooped up some good buys as well 🐌🐚👍Looking forward to more fun shelling days at the beach with you, bye for now 👋
G'day Lenora 👋🏻💖 The shell show was lovely, and I was so pleased to take these amazing shells home with me 🐚❤️ there were a lot of bargains, for sure! Thank you for watching this extra long video of something a little different today 🥰 I'll be back out to the beaches next time ⛱️
Magnificent!! 🐌🐚🐕🇺🇸🥰
G'day Guadalupe 👋🏻💖 Indeed, those shells in the displays were amazing!! There was so much to like at the shell show, I had a wonderful time. Thank you so much for watching something a little longer and different today 🥰
Oh my swirly seashells Batman what a haul. Wow Maddie so many beautiful seashells. I love them all but my favs were the last olive you had. The next to the last shell and those GORGEOUS moon snail. You know me and moon snails. What fun you must have had. I will be beside myself there. Well until next time stay safe and keep shelling.
G'day Anita 👋🏻💖 Hehehe, I do know how much you love the moon snails 🐌😍 and you know, I don't remember seeing other moon snails there??? I mean, I probably overlooked A LOT of shells, but moon snails didn't have much of a presence compared to cowries, cones, murexes, and volutes. I was really happy to get these lovely moon snails to show. The last little olive... OH!! Was that the smaller one with the dark pattern that looked a little green?? I really liked the colour of that one in particular; I'm glad you did too (if I'm remembering it right) 🤩 As always Anita, thank you so much for watching 🥰
Menyimak ...selama ini saya belum pernah melihat cangkang cangkang kerang bisa seindah itu.. terikamasih sudah berbagi.... salam kenal
Halo Jnj tea 👋🏻 Cangkang kerang sangat luar biasa di pertunjukan cangkang 😍 begitu banyak kolektor datang dengan yang terbaik! Sangat menyenangkan berbagi cangkang ini, terima kasih banyak telah menonton 🥰
How exciting! Such beautiful shells. I loved the harp shell, so detailed. I also loved the cowries and olives, loved them all actually😂.
Going to the shell show must have been exciting for you, shopping for a few shell treats.
They are truly works of art!
Thankyou for sharing your treasure trove. ❤❤❤
G'day Alison 👋🏻❤️ Oh gosh, that Harp shell is lovely! There were some at a more expensive store that have twice as many ruffles on it; it was like a super extra Harp Shell! Ahh, maybe I should have asked to film/photo one of those beauties 🥲 the Cowries and Olives were the most exciting for me, though!! The shell show was just a fantastic day, there was so much to like and so many fantastic people there. The shells on display were truly masterpieces of nature 🐌🐚 Thank you so much for watching something a bit different today, and extra long too! Thank you Alison 🥰
Who saw the SUPER SECRET kitty cat right at the end of the video?? Ninja (Pud-pud) was such a good actress this time~
WOW! You did so good!! It blows my mind how little some of those beautiful shells cost! No way can I possibly pick a favorite, but those moonsnails are gorgeous, and the general cones, and that big hunkin olive... Congrats on scoring such an awesome bunch of seashells. Enjoy!!
G'day Melissa 👋🏻💖 It blew my mind as well!! The man selling the shells was a little on the older side... I was secretly wondering if his prices were more current 20 years ago, and he just hadn't updated them yet 😅 or I don't know, maybe eBay prices are just too ridiculous inflated?? Anyway, I was more than happy to come away with these treasures 🐚🪙🐚 the moon snails were lovely (I didn't see other moon snails, actually?) and the huge olive was really amazing 🤩 oh goodness, there was just so much to like there; I almost went back for the second day 🤣 Thank you so much for watching something a little different and much longer today 🥰
wow super cool collection you have here well worth every cent spent loved watching all the different kinds
G'day Tom 👋🏻🐙 Thank you, I'm thrilled with all of these new shells!I kinda wish I spent more money 🤣 but this was a good budget, I think!! Tha k you so much for watching 🥰
Hi Maddie
Well you definitely scored well with some very nice shells to add to your collection. Thanks for sharing your finds
G'day Aussie Dirt Digger 👋🏻🪙❤️ I think so too 🤩 I hope you also got some lovely shells while you were there 🐚🐚🐚 I just kinda zoned into the budget area 🤣 Oh. Oh. I just finished my display before going to the shell show... I don't want to rearrange it so soon 🥲 am I lazy? Hehe. Thank you so much for watching this long unbagging today 🥰
Wow those 2 moon shells are absolutely stunning and they are my favorite!
G'day Cynthia 👋🏻❤️ They are so stunning, right?? I'd never seen them before, and I'm really glad that the seller could give me the name for these cool shells. They are just so pretty, and I love that they're a favourite today for you 🎉 Thank you so much for watching the unbagging 🥰
Oh my goodness so so beautiful!! Oh I know you had a wonderful time picking out those beautiful shells! I did go get me some shells at the dollar store!!Lol I wanted some so bad!! I just love them!! Thanks for sharing!!
G'day Debbie 👋🏻❤️ Oh gosh, you've found one of my favourite videos here, I really loved picking out these shells, and then discovering them all over again while unboxing them for everyone to see. I really wish I went back for the second day; I was quite distracted (but in a good way) when I was there, but I still got some of the best and most affordable goodies! Ohhh seashells from the dollar store, I've been there too, but they don't have a reliable amount of them! I bet you got some awesome one 😎 Once again Debbie, thank you so much for joining me today 🥰
What a fabulous shell show! I think the murex shells are so weird and wonderful! Of the cone shells are huge and beautiful!! Out here in the southwest, we have no shells, just my sweet birds I feed.!
G'day Lady Sylvia 👋🏻🐚 It was a wonderful show full of amazing shells! I'm so glad you enjoyed them; I'm really over the moon about what I found there. The murexes, cones, and cowries are just too lovely. Aww, I'm sorry there are no local shells for you, but I hope you've got some amazing birds! I actually did meet an acid bird watcher at the shell show, and I totally understand what lovely creatures they are 🐦 Thank you so much for watching 🥰
Wow! The harp and the general are definitely my favourites. What a haul!
G'day Reet 👋🏻💖 Oh wow, yes, the Harp shell was lovely 🤩 there were some Harp Shells for sale at pricier stores with even more ruffles and textures on them; so much extra and amazing! I ummm,didn't ask for the price on those ones 🤣🤣🤣 The General Cones are spectacular, I'd been wanting one for ages!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed this extra long unbagging (I mean, it wasn't a box) video today ❤️ Thank you so much for watching 🥰
Hi Maddie, I was overseas for almost three weeks. It is very nice to be back and watch your wonderful videos on a much bigger screen than my phone. I must say watching you and your beautiful shells is the highlight of my day. You have bought so many interesting and beautiful shells at such low prices, well done. For me, that bag of 25 for one dollar looks very attractive indeed, as it consists of different shells in different colours and shapes. They look beautiful as a whole. I still have to watch your other recent videos, so buy for now. Thank you very much for sharing.
G'day Florence!! Oh my goodness, welcome home! I hope you had an absolutely fantastic time abroad, especially so if it was for a much-needed holiday, and not for work ;) Hahaha, but, ahh, are the shells even any good on the big screen?? The small screen is probably much closer to how they are in real life XD but I'm really pleased that you liked seeing these shells today; I really couldn't believe the rock-bottom prices... I feel like the prices were maybe current 20 years ago, but not now! Maybe eBay has skewed my idea of what the prices should be? Anyway, I'm rambling! The 25 for $1 was stunning value; just 4 cents each! CRAZY right?? And they also looked like lovely shells! It was my absolute pleasure to share this unbagging video with you. Thank you so much for taking so much time out of your day to watch something a little different ;)
@@SandCoffeeRocks Hi again Maddie, the seashells are all too pretty to carry a dollar sign, they are priceless in my eyes. Please do not throw away the pieces of seaglass, they are treasures from the sea too. I did spend some money buying seaglasses online before to do my artwork. You are lucky to be able to get to the beaches when you want to, it is a pity that I cannot do the same. But that has made watching your videos very enjoyable, thank you.
You did have a good day at the shell show 🎉❤😊 nice finds for shore ❤
G'day Sherry 👋🏻❤️ It was an absolutely wonderful day ☺️ the shells were lovely, and the people I met were even more-so! I was thrilled with the shells I got from there 🐚 Thank you so much for watching this extra long video today 🥰 I'll be back to the beaches soon 😀
Beautiful collection
G'day Candice 👋🏻🐚 Oh goodness, you've found my Brisbane Shell Show unboxing - that was a fun day! Thank you so much for watching it 🥰 I hope it helped you to know the names of some shells that you might want to get for your self 😜 oops, I'm being a bad influence 😂
Awesome collection. Very lucky you are to get these amazing creations of nature. We in India have no such exhibitions where we can buy them. It is so surprising to find many in ur collections are from India. Great collection and well presented.
G'day Siva 👋🏻🐚 Hello to you in India 😲 I'm quite surprised that you don't have any exhibitions or shell shows for all of the amazing shells that you can find over there! I wonder if there is something, but it's not advertised very well? Or maybe, most of the sellers have private stores? Not sure, but I hope you can find and collect some beautiful local shells for yourself 🤞🏻 Thank you for watching this big unboxing 🥰
Glad you had a wonderful time!
G'day Mary 👋🏻💖 Oh goodness, thank you so much 😳 It was a really lovely day with a lot of lovely people. Thank you so much for watching 🥰
Trivias at 28.40 mark are called Ellatrivia merces (Iredale, 1924) and are found in southern Australian waters from northern NSW to southern WA
G'day again Adrian 👋🏻🐚 Oooh!! So, I had not actually looked up the shell identities yet when I filmed this (it's been a very busy few days) and I finally took a look at this one with the name you gave me 🐌 it's the Common Southern Bean-cowrie, so not a Coffee Bean like I though it might be. Ahhh, that's cool about it being a common one around your part of the world... I wonder if I'll find any if/when I travel south one day. Thank you for the information for this little Trivia 🤩💖
All day long the harp shell❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!
G'day Robin 👋🏻🐚 That Harp Shell is just stunning, the colour on it is amazing!! It's a heavy shell too; my other harps aren't as weighty 😲 Thanks for watching 🥰
I live in the states and there just are not those kind of colors or sizes here, I have to see if I can locate some shell shows, if they even have those in the midwest! LOL❤@@SandCoffeeRocks
@@userrobinmp I’m sure they’d have shell shows somewhere! Florida for sure, but I hope you can also find some on your side of the states! There is always eBay as a last resort, but shells tend to be the most expensive from there, especially when you factor in postage too.
Beautiful shells
G'day Nikoleta 👋🏻💖 Oh my goodness, thank you for watching this long video 🤩 I'm so pleased that you enjoyed seeing there beautiful shells. Money well spent! Thanks for watching 🥰
Phew! That was a whirlwind seashell extravaganza!! You scored some incredible shells, 🙀. My top 5 from your purchases are the general cone, murex cnissodus, tulip cone, nucleus cowrie, and the murex from India that had the operculum inside. Honorable mentions to the harp shell (very similar to one I have thrifted here in Canada) and the conus aulicus (princely cone?). I am definitely going to be rewatching this video many more times. 😀
G'day Oceanluvn Gal 👋🏻🌊💖 It felt like a crazy ride for me too!! I kinda forgot what I purchased with so many, so it was like getting them all over again!! Wow,I love your choices for the favourites, I really love the Cnissodus too (that's the shell in my thumbnails, right?? Right??!!!) My brain reads the Latin names just fine, but my mouth does NOT want to speak them competently. Anyway, wow, I'm a little surprised that the Tulip Cone got a mention, I wasn't sure if I'd be alone in liking that one 😍 The Princely Cone is absolutely lovely too. Wow, and finding that murex with the operculum was a big surprise for me!! The shells were in baskets by the dozens or hundreds! I feel like I needed a few more hours there 😅 and now I'm dreading need to re-do my recently completed shell display to fit these ones in... I might procrastinate this for a while 🤣 heh. Oh goodness me 🐚😅 Thank you so much for watching the extra long video today 🥰 extra Kitty Cat scene at the very end for anyone who want to see more Pud pud 😺
Wow, Maddie you did so well at the show! Some amazing finds you have now for your collection. Claudia was over the moon to see you again there. Happy Shelling!!!
G'day Stacy, Grant and Claudia 👋🏻💖 it was wonderful to see all there at the show!! I managed to find the shells that I was on the lookout for, and then some, so I was absolutely thrilled 😀 Claudia's new collection of seashells is absolutely stunning too 🤩 thank you for the photo. She got so many lovely Tuns and Wentletraps; I don't remember seeing those ones at the stalls! She has such good eyes 👀 Thank you all for checking out this extra long video today 🥰
Good morning, Maddie
The merax shells are beautiful, and so is the harp shell. The cowries, olive, and geography shells are beautiful. The colors in the moon snails is just amazing. Dont see the colors like that very often. Seeing all the beautiful points on the shells was just amazing. Since a lot of shells do not have that sharp of a point. I enjoyed the shells at the shell show. Then seeing all the beautiful shells you got. I am also so looking forward to the giveaway. The sea glass is just unique because it gets all tumbled around in the ocean. Just beautiful shells. All of them. I just started watching a shelling video from Indonesia. Thank you for such a great video. Getting to see all the shells from all over the world. Have a great day, Maddie
G'day Toni 👋🏻💖 Oh my goodness, I did find a lovely variety of shells to take home 😄 the Murexes, Cowries, Olives, Cones... Oh my gosh I was so spoilt for choice!! I so pleased that you enjoyed seeing all of the shells on display as well; I wasn't sure if people would want to see it first before the unboxing, but I decided to put it all together into one video. I really loved this shell show so much; I'm even wondering if I should attempt the next show in Western Australia 😅 haha, who knows where I'll be in a years time?? Ooh I'm excited for the giveaway too!! I need to print or write out the names to put into a hat first, I think there's over 100 now?? I hope the winner enjoys the shells and the sea glass that I added to the collection 🐚🐚🐚 Oh,maybe you watched the same person in Indonesia that I saw? Their channel name was "euvioxa" - they find some interesting shells, but no speaking (I tend to like narration, but that's just me 🤣). Anyhoo! It was a pleasure to show these shells to you, Toni ❤️ Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this extra long video today 🥰
It took me some time to watch the video. I had to call in help yesterday for my mom. I could not lift her by myself. Yes, it is the same shelling video. Yes, I like the narration much better. Especially watching someone new. I know I should not, but I have sent a prayer up, but whoever wins it will be amazing for them. I am lucky because I get to share my 21st wedding anniversary with my husband, and then we also celebrate 22 years together on the same day. Thank you Maddie and have a wonderful day
It was quite a long video this time, as unboxing videos usual are for me...again, thank you so much for taking the extra time out of your day; I can only imagine the challenges that you face daily with caring for your mom ❤️ again, it's so good of your to take this upon yourself. I'll be drawing the giveaway winner in the next day or two (I'm adding a bit of time for various timezones around the world). I have my fingers crossed that I pick out a name of someone I "know" from the comments, but anyway 😅 don't be too worried if you don't win 😉 I must not be biased!!! Whoever is chosen first will be the winner 🏆
Yes, that is how it should be. In an hour and a half here in Indiana, we will be married 21 wonderful years and 22 together. Thank you for your time and for getting back to me. You are an amazing person, and I am grateful for your videos. Thank you a million times.
Congratulations Toni!!! Wow, happy anniversary! What a wonderful day it is ❤️❤️❤️ I know it sounds cheesy, but I really am hoping for you guys to have another wonderful 22 years together, and then some!! Be happy and in love with each other 🥰
Were you like a kid in a candy store? 😂😂😂 You saw some beautiful specimens on your adventure! Thanks for taking us. Shells will never cease to amaze me. So many shapes and colors and textures… I think my favorite is the little bumpy cowries. The nucleus cowrie. I had to run through the video again to catch the name. Love pats to Ninja!!! 🫶🏼😻 I always enjoy seeing her! Thanks again! 🥰🥰🥰
G'day Pam 👋🏻💖 YES 1000% IN A CANDY STORE 🐚🐚🐚 The show specimens were total gem quality finds that should be in a museum. Not only were a lot of them rare, but the Zoilas in particular has some really unique and rare colorations on the already rare shells. Very, very cool 😎. Oh my goodness, yes!! The Lumpy Bumpy Cowrie, I love it 😍 the most fitting name!! The Nucleus Cowrie is one that I had been wanting for a long time, it's just so unique and interesting! Thank you, I will give Ninja extra pats from you 😺 Oh, I snuck in a super secret extra Ninja scene in at the very, very end. She's rolling on the pavers while I tell her that she was a good actress 🤣 she's such a good girl, and I think I might have worried her with my mock-anger at her catnip in the bag 😅🤣 poor girl!! As always Pam, thank you so, so much for watching this extra long video today 🥰
Morning Maddie, my favorite is the day brake❤❤. You had so much fun at the shell show. Mother nature was kind to me and didn't snow last night but the temperature was 28 degrees Fahrenheit when I woke up. Salt and pepper are doing great. L oi ve to you and ninja. Stay safe and healthy out there and can't wait to see what you do next.
G'day Sheila 👋🏻💖 Ohoho the Daybreak Cowrie 🤩 Yesss that's an awesome cowrie, it's high up on my list of favourites too; I had been looking for ones to buy for so long, I nearly felt my eyes pop out when I saw them!!! I had a lot of fun that day ☺️ Thank you for taking the time to watch something a bit different and extra long today 🥰 Phew, I'm really glad that the forecast was wrong about the snow ❄️ but that's still waaaaay too cold for late April! Love back to you and the kitties. Ninja is doing great; she got an extra secret scene at the end of this video: she's rolling around outside and I tell her shes a great actress 🤣 I was sneaky sneaky with slipping it in there!! Again, thank you so much Sheila 👋🏻❤️
@@SandCoffeeRocks I'm glad yhat she really enjoys her cat nip. Keep up the great video's
Uhhhmmm... I can't remember if she actually does like it 🤣 I need to sprinkle some more around 💖😺
Wow. Amazing selection you got there. Inalai don’t mind they’re not perfect specimens, those are already so great. Love the moonsnails and love the cowries even more, always were my favourites. Regarding the seaglass, I also put it in the glass recycling bin. Lol. Have fun.
Wish there were shell shows in my country. Would be lovely to go and see what would be in display.
G'day Belix 👋🏻❤️ Hehe thank you, I'm so pleased that you also liked the shells I found 🤩 honestly, I don't think my eyes are good enough to tell the different between the super gem quality specimen shells, and there high quality display shells... They are all so lovely, and I'll treasure these shells for literal decades! The cowries were particularly fabulous this time ❤️ Oh. My. God. Thank you!!! I'm not the only one that put sea glass in the bin (yes, I make sure to recycle it too)!! Ahhh, but some people like it, so I guess I'll keep it to pass on for next time 😅 Thank you so, so much for watching something a little different and extra long today 🥰
Oh man, I wish there was one near you, it was honestly just a wonderful experience! Are you sure there aren't any shell shows? I mean, I didn't know Australia had any either until this news travelled to me along the grape vine 🤔
The show was great wasn't it! Some excellent displays. I saw you over there but you looked busy at the time. I was planning to say hello but I couldn't find you afterwards, I also got distracted by the dealer tables I'm afraid...lots of nice shells you could look at them for hours. Perhaps at the beach then!
G'day Notophys 👋🏻💖 Awwwww no!!!! I missed you as well???!!! Oh Snap! You're the second person to mention they saw me, but I was too busy. I really was quite busy 😅 I was really distracted with the sale tables, and I always managed to have someone to chat to! Oh no, next you see me, make sure you come and butt I to whatever I'm doing 🤣 I have no idea what you look like,so it's up you!! The shell show was everything I hoped it would be, and them some!! It was such a lovely day, I was so tempted to go back on the Sunday! I hope you got some amazing shells from the dealers too. I do wish I had've gotten my first Zoila! Oh well, maybe one day 🤔 Thank you so much for watching my little tour of the displays, and what I ended up taking home with me 🥰
😮😮😮😮😮 I'm so jealous! Hehehe wish I would have gone on Saturday but already had plans for that weekend friends birthday. You got so many good ones ❤ so many favz! Will there be any more?
G’day Natacha 👋🏻💖 Oh no, missed out! Ahhh, it’s a hard choice between a shell show and a friend’s birthday! It was really fun, but I’m sure the birthday party was epic too 😉 and you probably saved a lot of money 🤣 Will there be any more?? Oh, you mean shell shows? Yes, though the next year’s national shell show will be in Western Australia - probably Perth, I’d guess? After that, who knows? This was the first time they had it in Brisbane; I think it’s more often in Sydney? I’ll keep my ear out for any more information about the next ones 🤗 Thanks for checking out the show virtually 🥰
The Chinensis cowry at 40 minute mark is found in QLD and NSW as far south as Sydney. They are not common though. I have found a few around the Coffs Coast region
G'day Adrian 👋🏻🤔 Oh wow, I had no idea that the Chinensis was an Australian shell... For some reason, I didn't remember seeing this particular one in my Aussie shell book! Awesome, I might one day be lucky enough to find my own 🤩 congrats on finding your own Chinensis as well, wow, I bet that was a great day 🎉 Thank you Adrian, for watching something a bit different and much longer than my usual videos 🥰
OMG... I sp wish that I could attend one of the shell shows in Australia. I love Cowries, and many you either purchased at the show, or collected around Hervey Bay, are not any that I can find through any outlets in the U.S. Do you sell any yourself?
G'day Stephen! The shell shows are wonderful (You should see the Yeppoon shell show and unboxing I did a few months ago); there is usually at least one stall that's a bit more affordable than the rest... I wonder if the same is true for other shell shows around the world? Ahhh, the cowries that I find are not in Hervey Bay, but rather the Sunshine Coast a few hours to the south. I go to Hervey Bay for the moon snails and urchins!
As for selling shells, no, I decided a long time ago that I didn't want to add that complication to my life; instead, I give away a lot of shells to friends and family... so much so that I don't have many "extra" shells laying around at any given time. If you want to look into buying shells, I can recommend a few stores from Australia that also ship overseas? I have this typed up elsewhere, so I will paste it here in case you are interested:
I would like to mention two sellers that I generally think of as cheap and/or good value (I usually recommend these two for their ability to ship internationally, too), but also remember that you can find people selling shells on eBay too... though a lot of them generally aren't that cheap. Be aware that postage costs from Australia to you will undoubted be a concern to think about if you buy anything.
First is Naturally Wild: natwild.com.au/collections/seashells-natural I have been meaning to do a buy and rate video for this store... I don't actually know the quality of the shells (you certainly won't get collection data from any of them), but I've only heard good things so far. Plus, I met the owner at the Brisbane Shell Show a few years ago (he had a store there) and the shells looked good - he is also the biggest supplier of goods to museum gifts stores within Australia. The prices are very cheap; I believe he buys them wholesale from outside of Australia in those countries that eat the snails and discard the shells. Also, the owner at the shell show said that you can message them and ask for a specific shell if you don't see it, but remember that some species can become very expensive very quickly, and I'm not sure how quickly you would receive a response with how busy they generally are.
Second (and last) is She Sells Shells: www.she-sells-shells.com.au/ She also has an eBay store that you can look for, but prices on her website are a little better, but I think the stock is sometimes a little different between the website and the eBay, so I will link both: www.ebay.com.au/str/shesellsshellscaloundra The prices are more in line with what I typically think they should be while still being affordable for what they are, and the best part about this store is that you're getting the EXACT shell pictured in the photo, not just a generic shop photo like on Naturally Wild. Not sure you'll gen any collection data though. Less guesswork, but you pay a little more for it. Also, the store restocks quite slowly because of the time needed to photograph the shells (the owner mentioned this recently on her Instagram).
Hope that helps you out!
My favorite are harp shell..cowrie Isabella.. geography cone..and that last big olive shell from india ❤
G'day Umm Nouman 👋🏻🐚 Oh wow, thank you so much for watching this big unboxing, it sure was a great one!! The Harp Shell is stunning, it's actually what first drew me over to this man's shell stall! The Isabella Cowie is so nice, it's such a rare one for me to find at the beach, so I relished this chance to get a good one! The Geography Cones, wow, such great value 🤩 and finally, I can't understand why you mentioned the olive shell...so wonderful and large!! Thank you so much for watching 🥰
Those HUGHE Tiger Cowries are usually from Hawaii which have been illegal to collect for a good while now.
G'day Willow 👋🏻🐚 Oh wow, well, I knew that the biggest Tiger Cowrie subspecies was from Hawaii, but I had no idea that they have become illegal to collect 😲 I guess these ones are from very old collections? Shells can keep their shine for decades...kinda crazy! Thank you for the information once again 🙏🏻 and thanks for watching another big unboxing 🥰
The murex was a bargain! So many beautiful shells. I live in western Pennsylvania USA so I am far from the ocean so no chance of shell shows or sales. The sale prices were great!
G'day Carol 👋🏻💖 Oh my goodness yes, both of those Murexes were bargains!! Actually, I think ever shell was, I was pretty shocked 😮!! And remember that those prices are in Australian Dollars, so 1 of ours is worth about 70 cents USD 😜 Awww no, I'm sorry to hear that there aren't any shell shows near you!!! You would really have to travel a long way to see one 😭 but I think a US shell show would be extra large and exciting!! Thank you so much for watching something a little different and extra long today, Carol 🥰
I enjoy watching your videos, you are so excited when you find your shells. I completely understand how you feel even though I have only been to the ocean a dozen times in my lifetime (73!) I get most of my shells through purchases so I feel your joy as I go along with you discovering your treasurers. Have a most wonderful day!
awww! forget the fingerprints! time to smash and grab!!!🤣🤣🤣 of COURSE I am joking!
Those are just stunning and so shiny! Some still had their operculum which means they were still alive when harvested which is sad, beautiful, but sad for the animal.❤
G'day Robin 👋🏻💖 Haha, yes, smash and grab those $$$$ dollar shells 😂 some of the cowries are worth as much as a diamond ring! I'm kidding as well, but not about how much they're worth 😳 Oh yes, you are very correct; I didn't mention it but one of those Murexes was surely live taken with the Operculum still inside. Sad, but that's how it's done among the hardcore collectors, I think 🤔 very sad for the snail 🐌 but let's not dwell on it today. Thanks for watching 🥰
Alright then but I will probably dwell on it tomorrow🤔😆❤@@SandCoffeeRocks
cowry at 29.30 is a sub-adult Mauritia species but not sure which one.
Hey Adrian 👋🏻😁 Darn, no idea about a firm ID for the sub-adult cowrie either? It was part of the "5 for $2" lot, and it was the only one there. I had it separate while unbagging because I was asking a few people about it's possible identity at the shell show 🤔 most agrees that it was from the Mauritia family as well... It's just so strange because it's such a light colour!! Do you think it's light colour is natural, or influenced from sun or exposure to the elements? Just curious about your opinion on that. Once again Adrian, thank you so, so much 🙏🥰
@@SandCoffeeRocks I would say it has been out of the water for a long time, so has faded with time
Interesting! Very cool; I wasn't totally sure with how shiny it still is. I do like the effect it's had on the shell (though I know it's generally seen as very undesirable) - I just think it's pretty cool and super different than normal ;D Thanks again, Adrian.
This shell show shop do the have a website?
G'day Veronica 👋🏻🐚 The shell show is a very big event, and I'm sure that some of the sellers there do have their own stores, though for the man I bought most of these shells from; probably not. His name is David Tarrant, and I remember because he showed me a book that he authored: Cowries of New South Wales. I believe he is a retired gentleman who was there with a mature aged family member to sell some of their shells... I don't believe he has a separate store or online presence. However, I did also talk to the owner of a store called Naturally Wild, and I know he sells shells from his small business in South Australia. You might be interested in some of his display shells at: natwild.com.au I have never bought shells from his so I can't attest to their quality, but his website has a good variety of Australian and Indo-Pacific shells for a very good price! The postage might be a hit to the wallet though, but it's worth looking at! The man himself also said that is there is a shell in particular that you're looking for, then you can email them about it... if it's common, they might have it in stock regardless of whether it's on their store pages or not. Good luck to you, and thank you so much for watching the big unboxing today 🥰
Give me murex
G'day James 👋🏻🐚 Hehe, those Murexes today were just wonderful, I can't believe I could find these beautiful shells for my collection. Thank you so much for watching another big unboxing today 🥰