Rich, Do you not use anything on Cypraea, Oliva or Marginella? As a beginning sheller, I've been told to put just mineral oil on everything. What do you suggest. I realize that these three families already have there shine, but don't you need to use something to maintain this? Laura _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]