Krab- it is an expanded shell and I tend to use it most in the hands.
Jeffrey- I will think about something like that, it definitely seems like a good idea.
TheMagicalSock- I do have a fairly cheap one since I was not yet willing to spend sooo much on a shell. after all, it is my first coin shell. That is probably the problem.
This does lead me to some other questions. First, would you say Roy Keuppers coin shells are relatively good quality? I am not quite willing to spend a bunch right now. Also, are there any good sources for handling specifically on coin shells? It wouldn't hurt to make sure that my handling is not the problem.
Thank you for your answers so far.