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did anyone ever notice the rolling smilies roll together,, i think their all the same guy what do you think?,,,bj edited to say,, oops, forgot to ask what size it is?, if its over an inch ide say contemp, if under ide say a glob.

its a snotty,,bj

yea belittling someone when you know all is infectious,, ive been around the block once or twice in this hobby,, smile,, bj

yes David, i did say it is about as close as im going to get to one didnt i,maybe i worded it wrong, jeepers, bj

well as long as were posting beat up mibs, as far as rarest, i found this one in a bunch, it aint pretty but an oldy,,, bj

what a sweet marble,, nice,,, i dug this one below at the mk dumpsite i always say its probably the closest berry pink i will ever have,13/16",,, bj

ok, im back in,, bahahahahahahahahahahaha,,, "i dont care who you are, thats funny right there",,,bj

good lawwwwrd,, new twist, im out,, bj

bhahahahahahaha, i just called office depot about that white-out, they have plenty,,, you are funny,,bj

lol, ya see i always thought it was that dang snake(lucy?)ya maybe she did it, isnt she the devil?,lolol, that told him to eat it, lolololol,, i need alot of white out if im going to change the words in my Bible,,, all in good fun, smile

well i see the alcohol is kicking in there David, lolololololol,, j/k there will always be a difference of opinion in anything you do or say with anyone, people have been bickering since Adam ate the apple, but what it all comes down to is, with a few exceptions, there isnt anything anyone wouldnt do for a fellow collector, within reason, aint undiagnosed paranoia a bitch, been there done that,,, smile,, bj

i think we are all right except for the green color its yellow it turns when using chrome polish, chrome polish is easy and cheap and works just fine to do the test plus it actually cleans and preserves the bakelite,and dont ruin an item by using a hot pin, thats just damages it, this is from a site online ref below,,bj Ways to Test Bakelite for Authenticity While you'll never use the hot pin test to determine Bakelite authenticity, since some older plastics (like celluloid) are flammable and a hot pin can be dangerous to not only the plastic but to you as well, don't worry. There are many other ways to test Bakelite that are much safer and several of them only require your senses to accomplish. It's good to employ more than one of these tests until you get very comfortable identifying Bakelite. 1. Testing by Sound Listen for the "clunk" when two pieces of Bakelite are tapped together. This very distinctive sound is often heard when two or more Bakelite bangles are worn at the same time. Try tapping two pieces of another type of plastic together, and compare the sound to two pieces of true Bakelite the next time you're out shopping where Bakelite is on display. 2. Testing by Feel Consider the weight of a piece of plastic, especially jewelry. Bakelite feels heavier, more dense when compared to other types of plastics. Hold another piece of plastic in one hand, and a piece of Bakelite of approximately the same size in the other. You'll notice the heavier feel of the Bakelite. 3. Testing by Smell Rub the item in question vigorously with your thumb until you feel the plastic heat up. Then, before it cools, take a whiff. A distinct chemical odor similar to formaldehyde will linger with most genuine Bakelite. This often takes a bit of practice. Some noses find better results when the piece of plastic is placed under hot running tap water before sniffing it. This test works well with Bakelite bangle bracelets. 4. Testing by Sight - Inspect the Piece Closely Look for wear scratches and patina that new pieces of plastic don't normally exhibit. Also look for tiny chips on the edges of carving. Examine the piece with a jeweler's loupe or another type of magnifyer, if needed. Generally, an old piece of Bakelite will not be free of some minor scratching and wear, even though it is in excellent condition by a collector's standards. 5. Testing by Sight - Using Simichrome Polish Simichrome Polish is a non-abrasive cream used to clean metals. You can also use it to test Bakelite for authenticity. Sparingly apply to a soft cloth and gently rub a small spot on the inside or back of the item being tested. If it's Bakelite, the cloth should turn yellow with ease. If a piece is laquered, it may test negative. Black Bakelite pieces often fail this test as well. Use the other tests above to confirm authenticity if a piece you suspect to be Bakelite fails with Simichrome. 6. Testing by Sight - Using Formula 409 Cleaner Scrubbing Bubbles was once the standard cleaner to use for Bakelite testing, but experts now recommend Formula 409 instead. To use, dampen a cotton swab with 409 and rub it gently on the inside of the item being tested. If it's Bakelite, the swab will turn yellow. If a piece is laquered, it may test negative with 409. Black Bakelite pieces often fail this test as well. Use the other tests above to confirm authenticity if a piece you suspect to be Bakelite fails with 409. REF

very cool effect , i love aventurine in any glass, it just makes it pop even if it wasnt intentional,,bj

lol, yep its been 4 years,, for those of you that dont remember duffy actually went to the hospital with shylea because i couldnt get down there, he was nice enough to snap pictures of her for me, what a guy,, deserves 2 atta-boys,,,, thanks for the nice comments, im so proud of my kids,, that shylee sings to me over the phone and one song she sings the alphabet song, shes so sweet,,,,, bj

to check to see if something is bakelite, you need to go to auto parts store and pick up some chrome cleaner, put a little polish on a white rag and rub it on it,, if the rag turns yellow then its bakelite,, if not then im guessing its another type plastic(older),, bj

My daughter did it again now i got 2 of them, Allysa Nickole 19- 1/2 inches 7 lbs and a little change,, Gampies Girlies,, there so sweet,,, bj Shyanna-Lee Rae, 4 years ok it aint marble related but sometimes you have to put things in perspective, sit back and decide whats more important.

i have some of them bumble bee and cubscout look a likes buried in a hole here somewhere so i cant come up with a photo right now, so this round goes to david,, bj then again i might be getting mixed up with the company south of the border so i will shut up

that popeye is off the hook cool looking,, great marble, thanks for showig it bubba,, bj

looks like that salted cod box got top dollar,, jeepers,bj

i like this thread better than the other one, so here it goes, is anyone else amazed to see a shooter box of guineas,, and lets take a final price tally to see what she'll bring,, my guess is 17,500.00 whats yours,,, bj

oh snap, 25- 11/16 inch guineas, wow, ide say that was pretty rare,, under estimated ide guess,,, bj

top shelf auction house,, they always get the best prices, bring your bankroll, ive seen some over bidding on a few items that will knock your socks off,,, bj

its been a few days since the last update, so here it goes,,, were up to 2038 votes, wow,,, and are creeping up page 7,,, 3 cars away from page 6,,, voting is still open for some reason, thanks for the support,,, bj

yea, canned laughter,ya gotta love it, but the joke doesnt work unless at least someone responds, lololololol,,, bj