Steph

Pretty sure that page is Bill Kirk's brainchild. Don't wanna take credit for it. I posted a response to one of his pix just to show appreciation. Haven't contributed anything else . . . yet. But funny thing - I just met another marble collector through facebook. A friend of my husband's from his hometown. Just chatting and marbles came up. So I sent her that link. . . . and one to our recent stone marble thread here. She likes mineral spheres. :-)

I understand your reluctance to post the pix Sue, but I really appreciate them. Pretty big difference , , , "obvious" , , , now that you point it out! By the way, a question about this auction was posted at GA. I invoked your name as someone who could tell 'em more than I was able to. I guess I could just post a link over to here. But I've already posted forty eleven times in that thread so I'll leave it to you to comment if you choose.

oh wow that's brilliant!

I was intrigued by what looked as if it might be an authentic sort of wear. However, reliable sources say fake. Made by that same guy in Lauscha whom JVV mentioned in the recent fake china thread.

Don't forget Carole! Her marble donation inspired the contest. Thanks Carole! And congrats Gene!

Go Buckeyes! Uh, no offense. Just in a sporty mood.! lol

Congrats to Gene in the contest for all the marbles!

Did you find this site yet? I hope the link works. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=208395857271&ref=ts

What a game!

Two of my favorite people were named Eugene . . . so I happen to like the name. For WHATEVER that is worth!

Still a couple of numbers in the 40's not taken. And then there are the 60's, for anyone who doesn't want to yell Defense! (lol) Kickoff time is almost here! Here's the udated list of what's taken, for any of you last minute bidders: 15, 17, 19 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 41, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 68 70 94 (usual disclaimer: if I have recorded everything correctly)

Well there is Lucky Dog. They do logo marbles and chinese checkers sets. That's not "history" though. It's current, as far as I know.

http://marblemental.yuku.com/

LOL. Yeah, me too.

Baha. We'll archive your Fugly Study at the end of the semester. That'll take care of it.

Gry, all the 50's are taken. Here is the current list of numbers already chosen if I have it right: 15, 17, 19 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 41, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 68 70 94 .

I just noticed Gene's Akro Superman in the prize pot. I need that one! I was thinking about deferring if I won, since I already won one of Carole's marbles in an earlier contest. Share the wealth, you know. But I NEED a Superman. p.s., Brian, I didn't miss your donation! just somehow missed Gene's right before yours.

Interesting observation. And that was for the shooter size. 4 for a penny to the jobbers. Higher cost to the kids of course. Sparklers could be had for even less!

uh oh, that was dakodiak's choice. Did you see the list I made of the numbers which have been chosen already? it's back on page 2.

Hi Marie. 49 has already been chosen. Do you have another pick?

It's a great pic. Wisconsin has a lot of charm.

Loverly. I just bought a bunch of megas. My excuse was to keep up on the new varieties so I could tell them apart from the old. But I picked the Butterflies coz they are pretty.

I'll take 44. p.s., Pffffll to teeelsey!

Hi Jack. That would be 37, if I'm adding correctly. That's already taken. Here's a list I have of the guesses already posted. 15, 17, 19 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 41, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 68 70 94 I've double checked it, so hopefully it's correct up to this point. I'll try to keep it updated.