Any one been to the conch factory in Nassau?

[budbuddies]

I was reading a guide book on the Bahamas and was wondering if anyone has visited the factory?-Is it worth the time spent?:confused: -Thanks for any info.......

[PH8]

I have been to nassau probably 20 times in my life........first Im hearing about this........where is it located??:confused:

[budbuddies]

I just found the date on this "guide"-1994----on the map though it shows it right between the Pompey Museum & Straw Market... The description says-"sells watches and jewellery made from the popular shell. The workmanship is of exceptional quality, and you can also find here many lovely pieces fashioned from coral." -BUT this being an older guide I was wondering if it was even still around......

My husband was born in Key West and thought it might be a neat place to visit?????:o ..

[nellydean]

conch is an endangered species, having been overfished in the caribbean, and it is currently illegal for americans to purchase it from certain caribbean countries, although I think there is a still a quota from the bahamas, so you may be lucky

 

personally, I would leave well alone

[nanfromatlanta]

I doubt that it is still there. The straw market burned down a few years ago, and has been moved to a new location. They also demolished a few other buildings which were in that immediate area.

[budbuddies]

Thanks guys-just got home from baseball-

Serves me right for picking up a book out of our teacher's lounge..LOLOLOL......:D Think I'll file this "guide" in file 13.........