My resolution is to clean out my collection, and FOCUS on my favorites. I have had the hoarder mentality for far too long, buying all vintage mibs regardless.
I have recently been giving away small bags to kids at local antique shows to help keep the hobby alive. (Along with a cigar box to keep them in. Another bad habit...)
i also throw mibs around at local playgrounds, in the tradition of Galen.
I have seen those in a lot of those in the western Washington area.
we had a collapse of antique stores during 08-16, but things seem to be picking up.
To clarify, I have been collecting these items for 25+years...
the marbles started with a group of Vacor meteor marbles in early 2000 I received from my MIL.
Knives, especially military theater-made
razors
folkart, political, and gadget canes
blenko Art glass
US 1800’s private tokens
political medals
and a few more my wife doesn’t know about🤣
I rarely buy off the internet, otherwise I’d go broke.
eBay seller I bought my displays from. He can do custom orders as well.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OAK-small-MARBLE-1-2-9-16-DISPLAY-CASE-HOLDS-189/120410910529?hash=item1c090caf41:g:ip0AAMXQmWdRGd0p
A typical evening at the new house...
I need to make sure there are no eagles or waterfowl around first, that would be a big issue with some neighbors.