William

I remember way back when card grading services first came into existence. I considered it but ultimately decided against sending any of my cards in for fear of the ole "switcheroo" scenario. I've only owned 1 Graded card over all these years and that was a Gem Mint 10 Adrian Peterson RC, which I recieved from a vendor by trade. I have since traded it away. Grading overall? I can live without it, and have chosen to. I have never heard of a marble grading company, or of anyone who would be considered a "professional" grader. I would stick with and prefer the experienced opinions of my peers here at MarbleConnection standing in as my unofficial "grader's". These folks are some of the best in the collecting business. IMHO, I think grading would have and does have it's upsides and downsides. And I'm sure that the opinions will vary on that. Great subject of discussion.... Myself, I also have very few mibs that would be considered "excellent" or "mint". I simply just enjoy them. Love the thrill of the chase when it comes to searching antique malls, etc. Would rather do that then buy online. Not saying I never would purchase online, I just prefer the old fashioned way 😊

I found what I think might, and I say might be a little German. You just can see some characteristics inside that have me leaning in that direction....what do you think?

Indeed, you are going to have a blast! Those miniature billiards balls can go back a long way as far as age is concerned. I have a set that was used in men's parlors back in the very early 1900's. The marbles are going to be stellar, I'll share that opinion. But I would love to see the billiards balls when you get around to them. 😊

Sports cards...not to get this thread off track (apologies!), but are you still at it? And just guessing, because a number is tough when one still has a bunch, what do you have left? I collected from the early-mid nineties until maybe 2018. Mostly football is what I have left with a smattering of baseball, basketball and nascar. Still have literally thousands here.

Great too see a name with the face...a pleasure to have you with us here at MarbleConnection 😊

Fantastic gathering of mibs! 👍

Yes! Scarlet Tanagers have joined the backyard feeders!

My condolences to you and your family 🙏

Nice...great way too change it up 😊

Cool mib 👍

I'm going to be buying a couple of them next time I'm at Walmart

All right!!!! 😊👍

Some of the flowers we arranged and planted so far 😊 some of these we tossed a wild flower mix in for added color 👍 I'm sure we'll do more but off to a great start.!

Here we are, the gardens of 2022! First pic, all tomatoes....second pic, little squash mound.....third pic, the watermelon mound....fourth pic, tons of peppers both sweet and hot....fifth pic, taking a stab at brussel sprouts....sixth pic, pumpkin mound....this is the before. We'll visit in a few weeks and see how things are coming along 😊

Met my Radiologist/Dr. and his staff yesterday. We covered everything to expect and not expect concerning my upcoming radiation treatments. Being as I was cancer free everywhere in the surgical area, I won't require chemotherapy, which is good! My radiation treatments begin on June 6th, and run a 30 day course, not counting weekends. Overall, with such great reports from the tests following my surgery, he estimated that I have a 70% chance, maybe better than that, of cleaning up all the remaining microscopic cancer cells. After my 30 days of radiation, my body will take a break then we'll see what the PET scan shows. Not out of the woods yet but the odds appear to be in my favor 👍

How could I forget? It's totally awesome to see all the birds back! I've already had Goldfinches, Thrushes, 2 varieties of Orioles, Indigo Buntings, and more. Awaiting the arrival of the Hummingbirds and Red Breasted Grosbeaks, which could be any day now 😊

Loving Spring right now. With some help, I've been tackling the yard and garden the past few days. We have the garden in the middle yard mowed and it's garden planted. All tomatoes (Big Boys, Better Boys, 2 of a German variety and one called a Big Mama). Going to have some lunch then start working on the back yard and garden. I'm being careful 👍

Yeah, you guys aren't kidding. A touch cooler here in Southeast Minnesota but mid 90's yesterday with a 100% humidity. That's crazy for early May here!

Happy Akro Friday 😊

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