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I thought Westite bought the AKRO molds after they went under? what are the dates for each company folding?

Here is my pair of the 851’s. The Hardy AKRO reference book specifically id’s these as not AKRO.

I’ve had these with my MKs but now I’m not sure. the brown/white is 1”, the red/black(opaque) is 7/8”.

MK Bowlers

Said it was made in Oregon…

On Seattle Craigslist. https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/tag/d/lakewood-rare-fun-no-longer-produced/7395012549.html

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7/8”

I’ve got my prioritoes….

Going to dig and post some tomorrow that I consider keepers. Right now I have a cigar in one hand and a wine glass in the other, typing wit my toes😁

Both seams are shown, identical.

7/8” “Blue Panda”?

Three favorites, although the K&M has a perfect helmet construction. Could be an imposter. 7/8”, 13/16”, and 5/8”

I am camera challenged. I mostly use my iPhone 10 for taking pictures. It has it limitations, and true color is a constant issue. would love to see what others are using. I have seen the gallon milk jug setups, but we are not milk drinkers. My box wine is not condusive to taking good pics🤣🤣👍

Plastic all the way…

Great phots! What camera are you using, and what is your setup?

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I was collecting akro ware for years, finally sold most of it last year on eBay. I searched for the boxed tea sets, hoping for the oxblood lemonade holy grail. Never got even a whiff. We see common pieces regularly at antique stores, but most are over-priced. Let me know if you have a list of what you are looking for, always willing to help other people spend their money.🤣

Thanks! I’ve got a good number of 1”, mostly single-color. I’ve got a 1” green/yellow, looks dug. Second row, 1 from the right.

I got to look at a batch yesterday, was scheduled for next Thursday. she had been to some local shows, years ago, where she said some dealers helped her ID her mibs. I’m not sure what the real story is, she had vitro conquerors listed as slags, the slags had no ID, just a “?”. two shoe boxes full of bagged mibs, lots of clays and game marbles. these were in separate bags, only ones I brought home. 5 - 7/8” AKRO corks. 1 - 7/8” Alley swirl w/small metallics. Not AV. 1 - 3/4” Alley metallic. none are UV reactive. Looking at my collection, and I only have 1 other 7/8” multicolor cork, also . Are they uncommon at this size? happy Friday!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Does anyone watch Counts Custom car show? It is amazing what they do. Saw a episode on a 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring plus they did. I had one, my parents sold it in 1979 while I was in the navy, still haven’t figured out why🤯

Welcome! Remember to keep these separate and identified (date, location, &$) as to what started your addiction. It will help with your therapy when the time comes. It will also bring warm memories 20years down the road👍

I’ve got a meeting on the 14th for a potential score, no pics as too many to photo, according to the seller🤔. 10days of “what ifing”…🤯

Wow, thank you for sharing.