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Hoping to see some crazy Vitros too.

5 hours ago, Steph said:

Bee, those are beauties ... I think of them as time machines ... back to real kids' games ... I don't suppose you've ever tried to shoot with 'em.  

Steph: Yes, I have shot with the rougher ones. There's nothing better than an aggie shooter. I also often carry a "lucky" agate in my pocket when I go out, and take it out and rub it for good luck or just to turn it in the sun and remind myself of the small things that make me happy.

Here are some of my "wild" WV swirls, ones I've found in the wild and kept. At least I think they're all WV swirls. I don't otherwise collect them but sometimes they can be gorgeous.

I went to the cherry festival today (for reals) and found a big jar of marbles that the antique store owner let me cherry pick for $0.50 each.

There were several very neat Vitros with almost all clear glass and deep red patches, and a couple of fancy(?) conquerors that I can't seem to photograph well. The peewee blue-based handmade has a big chip but beggars can't be choosers. Then some foxy oxy Alleys.

Some of my favorite agates, aggies, realers, carnelians, etc. While I cannot live without my glassies, these are still my favorite marble to have and to hold.

7 minutes ago, Steph said:

Were you tempted to start hiking in and never turn around?

I would be.

Yes! I might try a reduced version of that and just go out a few days. Would be lovely to wake up in the middle of it and watch the sunrise.

Went to Glacier Park earlier this month. I've been to Yosemite and Sequoia several times but Glacier dropped my jaw further in terms of sheer majestic beauty.

More pics here:

http://imgur.com/AN7WEML

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Are those "Nosco" cracker jack guys? I have several of the flat animal ones that have a sort of Art Deco look to them.

Here are what in the early 70s we called "little rubber animals". They are 1/2" and there were about 100 different ones. They were sold for $0.05 or $0.10 each from clear bins. I later learned they were made by Schleich which still makes plastic animal figures today.

Stunned. A few years ago I sold 25-lb lots of vintage marbles like these and got about $30 per lot. I guess my mistake was not including Vacors that look like Pelts. Edit: And I even offered returns.

I wonder if we'll see an ID request from the winner in a couple of weeks?

Thanks, Al! I'm happy with my purchase and feel OK about leaving the rest behind for another collector to discover out there.

21 minutes ago, sclsu said:

So this bag of shooters are champions? Are only regular size (5/8") found in champion jr. bags?

No, they are Peltier and named "Cat's Eye Champion" but it can be confusing.

Thanks. I just kept one and took his business card. The other bags had fewer colors in them. They were the only marbles I found today at 50+ vintage booths.

Found a few sealed bags of 5 shooter bananas with green header for $9 per bag. Is it worth buying all of them? I'm not a bag man but this sale ends in a few hours so please let me know. Thanks

Bought these NIB at an estate sale today. The Rock Flowers are from early 70s and come with a 45 rpm record. Tuesday Taylor is around 1977. Not pictured: a large, somewhat disturbing box of naked 12" male dolls.

Wowsers....please post more in even larger photo size. Need to get myself another drool cup.

2 minutes ago, Steph said:

Hello, Bert, ol pal.

Well, that's a potpourri all by itself.  Does the marble dish have a story?

Yes, it's a "mush pot" made by my 8-yo. She was happy to see me using it.

Here is my carte de visite of circus lady Ida Williams next to my Fisher Price Bert toy figure who has somehow miraculously stayed with me since 1975, surviving many moves and pets. Sadly, Ernie was disfigured by a corgi puppy in the 80s.

There is no person who, under scrutiny, would not be vilified by some segment of society. Had Ali gone to Vietnam, he's be in trouble with some group or another. Even Mother Teresa had haters.

"The test of a first rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function." - F Scott Fitzgerald

I really like that yellow/purple one. Reminds me of CAC.

I noticed the marble for sale has orange peel. Any new insights on the causes for this since using the Miller machine? There was that epic recent thread about it: http://marbleconnection.com/topic/21460-what-causes-orange-peel/

Lilac water drops.

Trannies have a certain exotic appeal. Their appearance can be both bold and blunt, with often a surprising stylistic flair.

I agree. She exhibits saintly patience every day as people continue to post marble I.D. requests in the general forum.

13 minutes ago, Steph said:

There really is little more lovely than a group of Tri-Lites. 

Vitro dun good.  

Thanks. Here's a variety group of more Vitro favs of mine I may have posted before.

Vitro is my favorite company right now. Here are some of my tri-lites. My favorites are the ones with lots of clear base glass and are almost veneered, but they don't photograph well.

I'll be a first run investor!