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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PS58, post: 183962, member: 3304&quot;]That would have flooded the market * making it easier&nbsp; for unscrupulous dealers to use it for cover to mix in yet more illegal ivory trade.</p><p>Also, had it all suddenly been released to market, the (government) sellers would likely be or become corrupted, wanting higher prices and the buyers would lap it up and sell on at normal market value.</p><p>Burn it</p><p>Ban it</p><p>Anybody that knows about this industry <i>should </i>know what a disgusting activity it represents, how ever much the material can be carved into impressive sculptures...that is so insignificant when compared with the butchery of it&#039;s origins.</p><p>I have discovered 2 inherited ivory sculptures&nbsp; in my parents household and had them destroyed. Value is nothing when I know what they represent.</p><p><br /></p><p>* would it have flooded the market?....drop in the ocean[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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