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Here is a nice bunch of Master Made Marbles. They are always a bonus in my realm. There are a few here that may be argued to be made by another maker and I always welcome that. Go ahead and change my mind. All opinions are always welcomed and appreciated. Marble—On!!

Here is a nice wood grain looking “Opal” showing some pocket wear. Marble-On!!

As you can see my wife is into succulents. The first flower is just closing—more to come. The red things are new and we do not know if they are flowers or not. The big spiky one has been around for four years now, a BD present from a loving husband.It really grows and is about to flower again. It needs repotting—good luck dear! Cacti on!!

I have a tree like this in the back forty and have been collecting these little orbs for at least 30 years, picking them up when they fall to the ground. A picture frame or something like that is in the not too distant future. They are sized from really small up to four inches in diameter “There are at least 232 species of the fungus Phomopsis. Several of these produce abnormal swellings (galls) on bitternut hickory trees. The galls are identical in appearance and identification of the associated species in the field is not possible”. Thanks Minnesotaseasons.com. Round things on!!

At first I thought that it might be a big Pelt, then I turned it over---nope a nice big “Imperial”. 25 years ago I would have been pouring over the books trying to make it a Pelt—LOL---those were the days when I learned the most. I am still learning every day thanks to you all. I am just in a sharing mood today, the garden is dying and I am getting some marble time back. Thanks all and of course--- Marble—On!!

I am sure of one thing, if I have any Kokomos they are with my Pelts--Well said in my case for sure. Marble--On!!

It is a simple question with a difficult answer. "Out of round" should be applied during a sale to a certain extent. "Slightly out of round" can apply to a lot of marbles, especially the ones in question in the OP. Expecting any seller to measure all of the marbles they sell is just not going to happen. Individual ones for a hefty price is a different thing. Individual marbles that start at 5 bucks and are bid up by a variety of buyers—who can blame the seller for that? "Out of round" should be applied to the obvious. “Slightly out of round” to the expensive Egg Shaped--well, you know. “Perfectly round”---hmmm? MFC was trying to produce the very best to compete with the “Germans" but they still let a few pass I am sure. The trouble with online sales is that the new technology in imaging still produces images that make round objects in macro images look "Out of round". Selling marbles, it is still a sellers dilemma and a buyers paradise imho. When to buy and when to pass is all on the buyer. My daughter was “antiquing in the Chicago area last weekend and she sent me an image of a jar of marbles (love it, yes I buy jars, always have and will) I said buy it! And have been thinking of it ever since. I will not see it until the end of the year but the potential is killing me. There are some new sellers with little patience selling old marbles, it is a great combination in my world. I have never posted any negative feedback on ebay. Either I am at fault for not doing my due diligence, or the buyer is for not doing theirs. I can accept defeat but I am batting 1000 when the seller is wrong. It takes time and patience, I should have been a Lawyer---not😁. Just my thoughts. Marble—On!!

Nice! Marble--On!!

I did not want to post either. I think that we get the point here. Peace! and Marble--On!!

Very cool! Nice marble! ( could it be a Champion?---just my null WVS brain thinking💀---and trying) All opinions are welcomed Marble--On!!

A few bubbles today

Call this one what you like. I found it in some ”Vintage—😁" dug MK marbles today, I have had these for about 25 years. This one is smaller than most at just over 5/8” but it shows what must be shown for the uninformed. It is a double ingot for those that wonder. Two marbles made into one as a result of the manufacturing process when things went wrong and two blobs of cutoff glass came together to make one. Marble—On!!!! my newer collecting friends!!!

Good call Cheese! I do not blame anybody for Vitro ID's on this one. Lines are crossed between the two makers for sure. Good job al!! Marble--On!!

Not even close--imposter if you would rather say so. I do not believe that it was made to deceive. I believe that it is made of clay or some other moldable plastic type material. Good ask though! Marble—On!!

Welcome back Bill, There was a new thread started a few months back regarding questionable ebay auctions and it sounds like it might be right up your alley. Sorry, I could not locate it today. I look forward to your posts and insight. Marble--On!!

Happy Birthday from us all!! Marble--On!!

It is a tuff one, a nice looking marble for sure. If I was backed into a corner I would say that it is a Vitro. More opinions are needed and welcomed. Marble—On!!

They were all "Buffed". Marble--On!!

Well, I hit enter one too many times-- and I could not delete it---why waste a post? Here is one that has nothing whatsoever to do with the OP. A peewee Champion. Time to quit tonight!! Enjoy!! Marble--On!!

I think that you may have it there my marble collecting friend, good research. I am glad to help you look in the right direction even though I was bedazzled and will continue to be by WVS. A simple stab in the WVS dark by me. I try---and fail---but still try and learn from every failure and success. Marble--On!!

Well, I do admit that I have a Tracfone flip phone--LOL but I only use it when my wife is on a trip--traveling I mean--lol. Smart phone no--they waste way too much marble money. Landline yes---OOMA rocks and blocks. Marble--On!!

The flowers are gone for now but I have a frog---a Cactus frog in Wisconsin?—he is as confused as I am. Here are a few images of tree frogs in my realm.

Ummmm, can I renege??? Great argument here!! Marble--On!!!

I am pre Paypal my friend and remember the "send a money order" "or personal check" days. I am a great Grandpa after all. Marble--On!!