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Considering the fact that they are totally worthless now due to incessant production in large numbers over and over again. They have only one way to go. That is to remain worthless. Why do people insist on keeping making them over and over again?

A polished machine marble is worthless. Leave the big Golden Rebel as is. Remember marbles are toys that were supposed to be played with.

Keep it as a reminder of the care free days of childhood.

There is just something about Peltiers...right Sami?

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I am hesitant to enter this fray. I saw John's marbles for the first time last week at New Philly. They are beautiful and, yes, they are very similar to CA "exotics". I think he could make them even closer to the real thing if that were his intent. On the other hand, he could easily make them less resemble the "exotics". That would be my choice if I had a choice.

Ken,

I appreciate your candor and thank you for your comment...BT?

I too believe that Johns Shamrock marbles to be exceptionally beautiful and hauntingly similar to the so called CAC “exotic”.

Having actually seen John produce an “exotic” style marble…in less than ten minutes… my understanding of machine made marbles, as well as my suspicions of CAC “exotic” origins has been elevated. It’s just so simple, when you see it for yourself!

I encourage all to visit with John at the upcoming Kansas City show. He’s one of the nicest people on earth, and has a boundless passion for machine made marbles. There can be no question here!

While the question of CAC “exotic” authenticity will probably never be answered to everyone’s satisfaction, those who raise the question have ample and valid reasons for doing so. Suggesting that any question of authenticity is simply the result of petty envy, or ignorance, is self serving at best. After examining McCormick’s stunning marbles, forgery is clearly one viable explanation for “exotic” origins.

It seems as though, those with the most to loose, or who have profited the most, from “exotics” have the most confidence regarding their authenticity. Greed and pride, doubtlessly, must be a factor in their analysis.

My hope is that, the self righteous indignation, expressed on the board, and at the shows, by wealthy collectors and “knowledgeable” dealers, whenever anyone suggests anything other than the holy infallibility of CAC being the source for “real exotics” ends here.

The “exotic” saga continues and their value falls.

Anyone have any exotics for sale?

Ken,

Are you a knowledgable collector? I wish you would comment!

http://marbleconnection.invisionzone.com/i...ost&p=19648

Ken?

http://marbleconnection.invisionzone.com/i...ost&p=19640

Me to Ken.

http://marbleconnection.invisionzone.com/i...ost&p=18394

At $10 to $20, no one, need envy any longer!