Ric

Those are some sweet ones, Steve. Nice run I'd say. That red is beautiful. What's the story on those clear ones in the second pic? -Ric

Here are some Libby reflector buttons, with a screw base for easy replacement. They came in different colors too. -Ric

If I remember correctly, that type of patch should cover about 1/3 of the marble. I think this is one of the Unique Bird Patches - I'm just not sure which bird. Can ya' see it? -Ric

Nice Kevin. The top one does look a little Citrusy but . . .? -Ric

Sweet Furnace Kevin. They are especially cool when they flare up. -Ric

I thought that the Tawnies were a variation of the Hero style patch but . . .? That one looks more like a mildly lazy cork to me. -Ric

If you're looking for pics and IDs to get started, I would suggest Popular American Marbles (Six, Metzler & Johnson) or Everett Grist's Big Book of Marbles. If you want more about company histories and packaging, then try American Machine Made Marbles (Six, Metzler & Johnson). -Ric

Nice Chinas! -Ric

I would put them both in the dug Akro bin. -Ric

Super nice colors - glows like nuts, and oxblood too. Could they cram anything else in a marble? That is really sweet! -Ric

Janice, The aqua blue is very cool. -Ric

Bill, I think my 16 year old son said it best when he caught me admiring your pic (he's nuts for lutz): "BLINGGGGOOOO! Can ya' put a couple of those on my Christmas list?" -Ric

So . . . Kevin, Does this mean you're ready to trade Ravenswoods for Vitros? :thewave: 'cause I've got some mighty sweet Veets for ya' . . . -Ric

Nice marbles, but I think there might be a few Akros in there - like #1 in the first row, and 1, 3 & 4 in the bottom row, JMHO. -Ric

One of my favorites - a little beat up but I love the colors. -Ric

Nice orange ones! I'm surprised we haven't seen any of these yet - 15/16" -Ric

Mike, The gray-based pumpkin patches are very sweet. -Ric

A few of my favorites . . .

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Has any one heard if/when the Pride of the Prairie Show will be this year? And can ya' tell I can't get to New Philly? . . . I'm Jonesin' bad man . . . real bad . . . come on man - help a brother out. -Ric

Dang! Griffs bringin' triangle cases and I can't be there . . . some guys have no luck at all. OTOH . . . I did get to stick my fingers in one of the LEGENDARY "Griff UUUUGGLY Triangles" at the Indy Show. And I gotta' tell ya' . . . I was a little worried, I've heard tales that some fingers have gone in . . . but were never seen again! lol Anyway, I hope ya'll have a great time! -Ric