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Very nice indeed!! Marble--On!!

I have the box--it needs work and patience. It is an Akro 230 with the girl on the top. Too much tape on it for me---it takes awhile. I have plenty of time. Marble-On!!

This is the stuff that excites me and this is my Sundays best. Have you ever seen an insert box with corner reinforcement metal? This is my first---killer for sure. An original pouch came with this lot as well----just killer!! The marbles are Akro Oxblood patches and others. I paid up but it was worth it. Marble—On!!

Good job my friend!

You are lucky to have these. My wife and I used to have these at out feeders all of the time. These were always her favorite. They had a penchant for diving into the windshields of cars. I have not seen one for many-many years. Starlings were their nemesis.

They are still around, yellow and white ones from early spring to late fall. A hardy lot they are. I plant for Butterflies and Hummingbirds these plantings also attract a variety of pollinators. Remember how Goldenrod used to be blamed for allergies—not any more. It is just mesmerizing to watch all of the little bugs that love them. Plant some and be rewarded. This image is just before a storm but there are still a few hanging out. Marble—On!!

I use Neem oil and Diatomaceous Earth. The Japanese beetles go into a pail of soapy water, I pick them by hand. If you step on them the eggs will be planted. I have had success planting Rue; Jap Beetles hate it and avoid it. Rue is very hardy and it has saved a nice Muscle wood tree (American Hornbeam) that I planted in my front yard. It is always something!

Nice marble Fire. Size matters. Marble--On!!

This is a Chinese "Torch made marble" Fire. They push them out so fast that they have no time to initial them and if they did--well--you would not recognize it. No Vacor here for sure. Marble--On!!

I edited my post to avoid any confusion. I just have to stay away from names for the benifit of all. Marble--On!!

I am never good with names but i try😁.

That is an odd thing with the Poblanos---so are mine---big—very big and early too. The deer chewed my Habenero’s off at the top so I am screwed for jelly this year. I grow Horseradish in barrels and it is not doing so well this year either ( the deer love this too for some odd reason) I tried purple Serranos this year because of the Japanese beetles----not so good either. I dry them and make a powder for cooking with—oh well! Cucumbers are just out of mind —no bugs, and huge crops. This is the fun of gardening, fighting off the bad and going with the good. I planted pole beans—French—four times—Jap beetle worms are going strong. I actually planted the last crop in pots to get them going, success. Nematodes have been seeded but they take awhile. No poison in my garden. The Eggplant, Tomatoes and Peppers are average. My Chard ( I love my greens and these are the best) took three plantings but I will get a crop. I tried some great Radishes this year, White Icicle. You can grow them all year long. Long narrow root and nice and hot in the summer time. I planted Black Spanish radishes on July 27 and they will be ready throughout the winter—I can’t’ wait—they are supposed to be the very hottest. I just love a good sinus clearer. Garden—On!!

This is the very best Alley that I have ever seen! Thanks for sharing it Ron! Just a top rate KILLER marble!! Marble--On!!

The purple and red corks are not a common Akro, which kinda blows my mind. I only hope that is what the bidders are going for. The box is a good and not a common fake. But it is a fake.---just sayin! Yes, I will call it out for sure. I have been around boxes too long to back down on this one. Marble—On!!

An Akro “Blueblood” is one of those rarities where the oxblood is buried under another color; Oxblood almost always floats on the surface of a marble. If you ever find an Akro with a deep gray/blue cork with a white base, you will have to----in most cases shine a very bright light on the blue/gray to determine whether or not it covers oxblood. I am showing one here that is exhibiting oxblood rather nicely—most do not. These are the colors to look for however. These marbles in my experience will show some nice lashes. An Akro “Blueblood” has been a collectors name for many years; sadly many sellers will make assumptions based on colors alone. I hope this helps. Marble—On!!

Great post Ron, all are great----but the last one is Stellar--What is it? Marble--On!!

Well, This has been a pretty good thread considering that it started with a wonky Akro oxblood patch. Keep them coming all!! Marble—on!!

Is there a better name for a marble? I just love it--great marble Ric!! Marble--On!!

I am not into what many may consider contemporary marbles, Torch Made etc. I did buy these a few years ago from a misrepresented listing, knowing what they were not but wondering who might have made them. After some lengthy investigation and a great bit of researching fun, I found out. These are Brian Graham Guinea marbles. I love his mode of marble making; the largest one is ¾”. Marble—On!!

Very cool schmoozer, very nice shape as well!! Popeye has been around for awhile for sure, since 1929. I have been looking for a Popeye holder for this ashtray for a long-long time. The tray is hard enough to find, I only have one and I believe that it is a Westite example. The Hardy’s Akro book shows one complete on page#25. I have seen a few for sale but they are always in a melted stage. They were made out of some weird early rubber composite. Marble—On!!

I am calling this one out, something is not right here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/304610047370?hash=item46ec2c758a:g:qnkAAOSwAAhjCTVW&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA0MMpIHGGNEd5oOd%2FZw4UAnL%2BXYLAJFVos3aXiQ76oBXU3lYE2YgQjjOZjjIztwkytnyVBPU4BA4lMpoJLi3Ov5neTHL3kQqBxcW1Pa%2BnvFZJ0K5JPFDp%2BD5SKimlmbg%2FdcubpT5mWVNshfqO7sg4wElW%2F9pNS3zB0igmHDO2EeTPU9EaEZ7W%2FmwaquEmQG8CQPISoPSgoR%2FNsdlTCFuujB%2B39I66ct6In%2BLar%2FKj4hqvfZEQO3Vun3TX9126T2F7Y6FWqd05n0eP%2BTgGN7PIq9s%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7Kqho3cYA Nice “Prizename” marbles---but the box is just not right. All opinions are more than welcomed. Marble—On!!

Here are a few 40mm nets that I have collected and what I use to keep them from knocking into each other. Marble—On!!

Not me, Akros need no flames, They are all just killer. Marble--On!!

I have no problem with both being Jabo marbles. Marble—On!!