Ric

A few more . . .

Just some Rainbos . . .

Pointing out misidentified or wrongly graded marbles on Ebay would be a full time job - probably for several people. And I don't think I have ever seen a more valuable marble identified as a less valuable one - like a CAC identified as a Champion. I do think most misidentification is not nefarious though, people who intentionally misidentify marbles are few, at least I hope that's the case. Anyway, the mib in question is 100% Champion NoF.

One of my favorite Rainbo bases - a little different and less common. Nice mib!

I wonder if this one qualifies as a "Dragon"? Nice one, either way.

A few from my peewee stash . . . with too many reflections.

I like it - stuffed to the gills!

That's a great question. I haven't paid too much attention to the Champion wire pulls and I don't have much experience with the Veiligglas ones either, so I'll be interested to hear what people might say.

There is an "Upcoming Marble Show" thread in the main forum that usually gets updated with show info. Bob Block also keeps a pretty good list here: https://www.marblecollecting.com/marble-community/marble-show-calendar/ Where about are you? I might be able to recommend a show or help you find other collectors in your area. Otherwise, just post a "help wanted" topic in the main forum and see what sort of responses you get. Good Luck!

I think Champion is a good call for both of these - size, colors, pattern and ribbon cut-offs can all be clues. If you really want to learn to ID swirls, the easiest way is to get to a show where someone with some knowledge can point out different types of traits to you. There are many WV swirl companies and variables so it's pretty tough subject to teach or learn online. Having said that, pay attention to those traits I listed when you are looking at identified swirls, with some effort, you can probably pick up quite a bit by studying on your own.

No, Champion made some.

All I know is it's a peewee and . . . it's a JABO! I'm sure @wvrons or @Nantucketdink could tell us more.

Oh yeah . . . that's a great board - marbles ain't bad either! 🙂

Just a marble . . .

One of my favorites: Marble King 40ct Rainbow Reds Poly Bag . . .

NIce box. Here's a later bag . . .

Can you believe kids probably paid a nickel or a dime for that bag - check for AV in those green ones?

And fuzzy cats . . .

And AV in a color other than a typical green . . .

And whatever color these are . . . A Vitro and a Marble King that I probably should have cleaned first . . .

I think this is an odd color . . .

I'm thinking Champion.

Nice Rainbo, Dave - a less common color scheme, at least in my experience.

That's a nice marble! And the crystal ornaments are great too.