RYAN95

Wow I agree very interesting

I have three threads in the ID forum all three are relative to what one person has replied to as European sparkler marbles I was wondering who made these and was there a certain time period these were made around I picked them up at an Estate sale I have picked them out of a box that contained all kinds of marbles from German hand made to what looks like clear glass marbles but these certain ones I have pictured in the ID forum are really neat and I havent seen many of them listed on Ebay are they scarce or just tossed to the side?

Thanks again guys , Ryan95

Marbles are worth whatever anybody is willing to pay for them and the price is set in the minds of those who purchased them at the price they were willing to pay.

If deception was in the works then buyers/sellers have justification to be upset.

But anyone who purchases anything hoping for the value to increase is gambling. One tornado, one flood, one earthquake, one drunk driver, one blowout, one E.L.E. and what will it all matter?

JABO marbles will go up in value! This is an absolute. There will also be times in which collections (boxes now sitting in various rooms) will be sold for under market price, but the same is true of all commodities. The price of Gold is set buy supply and demand, so are JABO marbles.

Those fortunate enough to either be in the know, or know how to look at and view the market trends will do better. But the collectors, the ones who's hearts are moved by the glass, who see the things only a collector can see.... PRICELES

I spent about $300 for 10 marbles 2008. 5 Joker I Originals, Two Joker II (Cyclone, Cobra, Blood Viper) types, and a few Oxblood Aventurine Oxblood's.

Today they are worth about $120 - $230 retail, on ebay with decent marketing. The J-I Cranberry is worth about $25-50 I usually sell them for about $20. Less if you come over and are buying a bunch of stuff. But I have a box of 11 that will knock your socks off and it's worth $1000 and not a penny less. Just because you might not be willing to pay that, doesn't mean my price is not valid. And I'm not gambling, because tomorrow I might just give them away. See I am a collector marbles are just one thing I collect.

Everything is for sale. I believe this whole heartedly! The question becomes not the value set in the minds of those looking to buy, but the sellers price which just maybe "PRICELESS." The term itself makes the point.

We don't sell our children, our wives, or any number of other things (including marbles- even JABO's) Some people do...

There are lots of reasons for this, details are not necessary. But when it comes to marbles, gold, silver, diamonds, meteorites, antiques, grandmas glass eye, or whatever valuable we might sell- the collector sets the price.

The value may be "PRICELESS" but the "FOR SALE" reality is the reason the "PRICELESS" label is there. Not because we will never part with the item, we know the day will come when we will. But not for money. Or maybe someone we love will need money so bad, we become willing to part with what is "PRICELESS" to help someone who is even more "PRICELESS" to us. Value is relative. Maybe we see the look in a child's eyes when they see the "PRICELESS" item, and suddenly the price has been paid in full by the twinkling eyes, and suddenly the items leaving us as the twinkle turns into a massive grin accompanied by unbelieving eyes, and WOW! "PRICELESS"

If you're buying JABO's as an investment, you better buy very low, the prices will increase. But the beauty, pattern quality, colors, and uniqueness will determine the value of your investment only in so far as the buyer is willing to shell out his or her dollars. You're better off buying the ones you FEEL are "PRICELESS" then no matter what, you will be happy with your purchase and that's what collecting marbles is all about.

Yeah I know, I said to much....

Blessings!

A GREAT REPLY HERE MAKES SENSE PRICELESS ?

"What % have gone to children to be played with? Where is the farthest from the US that these marbles have been shipped?"

Speaking for myself only, I pass Jabos out to kids (and adults) I see in my psychology practice, and many of the kids my wife sees knock on my door after their sessions to ask me for a marble. I've seen them roll them down the stairs as they leave the building.

Also, my office is in a medium sized building, & I put marbles on the tables in the lobby as a kind of "catch and release" program. Some days I have to replenish them several times.

I've sent small bags of them (20 or so) to friends in Korea and Japan. And I bagged up most of a case of them as party favors for my daughter's wedding a year ago. My wife still complains about the boxes in the garage (& family room, & living room, & bedroom).

Thats too funny I myself have not been collecting long but I have also a few boxes that I catch hell for whats really funny is there so heavy only I can move them.

It seems there are mixed feelings here I was just curious wanted to know what a seasoned collectors thoughts were Thanks for all the replies as Mike said the value of one of our grandchildren looking through our collections is quite valuable in itself and I think Jabo has some really cool marbles well I guess they seem to have a great deal of color and variety of color well Thanks again take care, Ryan

Hello to all I am new to the hobby and buy a lot of marbles on Ebay I love the JABO Marbles especially the new ones I was wondering if in ones opinion in the future if the Jabo's will ever appreciate in value like the antique marbles of today It seems that I have picked up just a bit on the hobby and as I cruise Ebay I see thousands upon thousands Jabo lots of older ones it seems not that it is important I honestly love the new Jabo marbles but just curious as some of them are 10.00 a piece or more Thanks, Ryan

I have read about coin collectors thinking about the same thing my opinion is Make a list of some resources that can guide the ones that will be dealing with your collection Value, Types, Makers, or encourage them to hold on to them until your grandchildren can appreciate them if not leave them with some information on where and how to maximize unloading your collection. On the other hand when the time is right sell them yourself that way you know they will be passed on to other collectors to preserve and enjoy then you can use the money to do with what you please.