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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!!

Toe breakers also came in a net with two involved. These are the ones to hunt--better quality in my experience. Marble--On!!

Very nice William! Akro on!!

Or a last cut-off. I expect to see more bubbles swirling inside for anything else. No machine made would end up like this. These are just my opinions and all others are welcomed and needed. Marble—On!!

It is an odd one but pretty big. It could be an old “German” made by someone trying to “make the rate”. Cool enough to post for me at least. There are no bad marbles; some are just ugly to the masses. Marble—On!! 😁

It is just odd enough for me to say—“is that a pinch pontil”. Marble—On!!

I do not see many Vacors with blow holes---just an observation. I had some time while on break so I looked these up for you. The Speckled one is a “Galaxy”, these came in a multitude of color combos. I like-em for some reason. Each to their own. The dark based one is a “Twister”. The Vacor marbles in the large size are going to be a thing of the past before we know it and when you find a nicely covered one with no folds they will be worth some dinero in the not too distant future. They hold up to abuse better than big Jabos who will also command some prices in the future. Just my opinion. They are semi-collectable right now. Get a bigger display area—here they come-. Nice marbles! Marble—On!!

It reminds me of a Champion “Furnace Swirl”, could it be one? We usually only see images of the best ones on the web and I have not seen any in person. Al opinions are welcomed and needed. Marble—On!!

Pretty cool Fire! Marble--On!!

Image number two is a Master Made “Comet”imho. All opinions are always welcomed. Marble—On!!