Marblealan

Right---note that I said most (perhaps I should have chosen my words more carefully, and used the term "overwhelming majority," which, according to my Republican friends, is applicable to a 52% margin, or at least was a couple years ago....) :-)

That was meant to be a light jibe, by the way. Hell, I just bought Ronald Reagan stamps at the post office this morning...they were in the discount bin...heh ~~~Alan

One easy (though not absolute) identification tip is to check the white for fluorescence. Most CAC bloodies will glow under a black light (Christensen's white glass is often fluorescent besides being very opaque). ~~~Alan

Les truly helped me get my foot in the door of this hobby of ours. I'm just stunned. I don't think marble collecting can ever be the same without the presence of Les' huge personality. Certainly no show will ever have the same quality. I don't know what else I can say---I feel sick at heart, which is a feeling I know I share with so many of you. ~~~Alan