Ric

Is that what they'd call a Grenier?

Well, that's interesting, and the time-frame seems right too.

I prefer to be very cautious with IDs. I have seen too many people call "definite" IDs on marbles based on a couple of photos and very little knowledge about other possibilities or variations that are out there. And I know from experience that the first tests returned are often the lowest scores in the class, usually because the student thinks they know far more than they actually do. Don't get me wrong here, that marble might be Alley, but I am not confident enough to go there "for sure", and I have seen Ravenswoods with similar patterns. Having said that, if there is a green tint in the base running along the red (first pic?) I would probably lean Alley too. I also have not seen a Sistersville Alley like the one you posted. What do you know about that one?

Oooh, I like that . . . you sure about Alley? It'd be a killer Ravenswood.

Nice marbles. Maybe old Champions?

I want it. . . .badly.

I'd like to see another view or two.

Nice snag, Jeeper. It's a keeper. Not my strong suit, but FWIW, it looks Navarre to me. Regardless, I like it!

It sounds like you're earning great returns!

Wow is right. It's an amazing collection. And that has to be about the coolest bowling item I have ever seen, if that's what it really is!

In your first message, you said "The room block closes February 22", which is today. Has the deadline been extended?

I'm leaning Akro.

It looks like a metallic substance to me, and it is crazy cool!

That is a nice marble!

Is the difference 4 ribbons (clear) vs. 6 ribbons (fruit)?

I like it best with mac & cheese under it.

Jolly Green Giant

A very nice group!

Wow, a warrior, for sure. You almost have to respect a marble that takes such a beating. Somebody had all kinds of fun with that one. Here's another I just couldn't part with. Does anyone have an idea about the relative rarity of various types of bricks . . . Akro, MFC, Black, Green, etc?

Too bad too, It was a killer in its day (11/16").

More Heatons . . .

No doubt, Bob, I am a confirmed nerd. Here's an appropriate application of the conservation of momentum: And it works remarkably well, with one or two marbles.

Those are nice, Bill. The first two are killer. Do you still have that little jobber box full?

Newton's Cradle, I have only seen the steel balls too, but any balls of sufficient mass would work. I actually have an old marble bagatelle that utilizes the same principle to shoot one marble at a time from the top of stack.

Well, I learned something else new: If you highlight text in a post you wish to respond to, a quote button shows up and when you click on it, it includes only the highlighted text in your response. This is much easier than the old system where you would get the entire post in the quote box and then have to delete the parts you didn't need. As for haircuts . . . You are my kind of guy, Bob. I do pay for haircuts, but only once a year ($5). Because, I don't really give a bleep what my hair looks like either. Now, having said that, I suppose you've still saved $75 more than me over the past 25 years.