Shell laminate!

obmit · Post by **obmit** » Mon May 11, 2009 10:57 am

Hey Ladies and Gents

I am looking at buying some abalone shell for inlays does anyone recommend where to buy from.

I am currently talking to a nice Ladie from Newzealand from a shell supplier. Has anyone dealt with them before here is the link. http://www.oceanshellnz.com/catalog/

I'm in the process of too and throw emails trying to get some larger product and at a good price.

Your opinions matter

Regards

Tim

PS. Not sure where to post this!

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Mon May 11, 2009 11:52 am

Sorry Tim, I threw out all my ashtrays looooonnnng ago otherwise you could of had them to hack up

Localele · Post by **Localele** » Mon May 11, 2009 12:44 pm

Have a look through here.Prices seem to be pretty good.

www.mopsupplies.com/

obmit · Post by **obmit** » Mon May 11, 2009 1:08 pm

This is what I'm thinking of getting

http://www.oceanshellnz.com/catalog/pro ... cts_id=671

How much would you get for 1 ounce with the other supplier?

DarwinStrings · Post by **DarwinStrings** » Mon May 11, 2009 2:10 pm

Tim I have bought off them before and they are great to deal with but before you go buying anything call me and drop around, I have a stack of shell here and we can work something out. My phone number is in one of the PM's I sent you or just message me.

Jim

James Mc · Post by **James Mc** » Mon May 11, 2009 3:13 pm

I recently got some beautiful raw Paua/Abalone Shell Pieces from guy who sells it on ebay. 100grms (3.5oz) was a tad less than $20 and was here within a week. He has an Australian bank account so direct deposit is ok, which is great for people like me who have never got around to getting a paypal account.

http://shop.ebay.com.au/merchant/alculatio

cheers
James

obmit · Post by **obmit** » Mon May 11, 2009 4:50 pm

Thanks guys

Jim Ill call you soon.

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Mon May 11, 2009 5:46 pm

I've dealt with MOP Supplies several times and have nothing to complain about for what it's worth.

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Mon May 11, 2009 6:21 pm

I agree Allen. Martin at MOP Supplies is very reasonably priced and provides excellent service.

obmit · Post by **obmit** » Tue May 12, 2009 6:48 pm

Thanks to Jim I now have some pieces of Shell.

Jim popped into work today so we could meet and he was generous to offer me some pieces of shell to attempt my first shaped inlay.

Thanks Jim for the shell and the chat.

Catch up again soon.

Cheers

Tim

Kim · Post by **Kim** » Tue May 12, 2009 8:39 pm

Onya Jim, your a top bloke

I just love the spirit of this forum, this is yet another example of why the ANZLF is the best stringed instrument resource and info centre on the net for us earthling lucky enough to be lute'in on the top half of the planet.

Cheers

Kim

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