Good Coin shell?
- Thread starter Casey
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Usually "inexpensive" and "good quality" are mutually exclusive!
That being said, Johnson is not bad at all for the price.
That being said, Johnson is not bad at all for the price.
A reasonable shell such as a Tango or Johnson will do for most purposes, even with spectators burning your hands. If you hold them with a relaxed hand, the folds of your hand will cover any tell-tale signs.
I have a couple of Schoolcraft sets. They're invisible and beautifully made, but expensive. Most people don't need such a high quality shell, it's more for the pleasure of owning something so perfect.
I have a couple of Schoolcraft sets. They're invisible and beautifully made, but expensive. Most people don't need such a high quality shell, it's more for the pleasure of owning something so perfect.
The rules are available online, so all you really need is a set of pieces with enough variety to keep things interesting.
My first shell was expanded Tango Half Dollar and yes it's cheap but so is the quality. I don't know if it's got better since I got mine two years ago. Recently I got expanded Johnson Eisenhower Dollar and it was 52$ compared to Tango's 36$. Johnson shell quality is much better than Tango in my mind.
Have to disagree.
Tango Expanded Shells are exceptional quality and a very good price.
The profile on the coin isn't stretched or distorted, and the edge/milling is excellent.
I use them professionally with no problems whatsover.
Tango Expanded Shells are exceptional quality and a very good price.
The profile on the coin isn't stretched or distorted, and the edge/milling is excellent.
I use them professionally with no problems whatsover.
