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An "almost" Forrest Gump quote. "Wise is as Wise does" If you like them under Black Light--so be it. Collect what you like, this is 2022, things have changed quite a bit since machine mades were starting to be collected. I love using black light to display and I love the ones that "light up". Adjust and be happy, collect to be happy. I love this stuff! Marble--on!!

Un-real! That looks like one of those black Jabo to me. Anyone else care to experiment? Great job Jeremysvt. Marble--On!!

I like the nice clear transparent ones as well--simple beauty. Great marbles Ric! Great colors as well! I wish that Swarovski made round marbles, I would get me some. This is as close as it gets for me so far, a Swarovski “marble”--lol. (good thing the sun was out today—the camera went wild trying to focus) Marble—On!!

Yes Ric, Parakeet may be the collectors name for these smaller ones but I prefer Parrot. Whenever I hear or read the word Parakeet I flash back to being 3 years old. I stepped on the family Budgie (poor Peetie) and he was a goner. I really did not get it at the time but I have been reminded of it plenty since then. We got another Peetie—he flew away—smart bird that one. Parrot on!!

Here is a nice little Vitro Parrot at 5/8”.

I would say 50 years old maybe more, maybe quite a bit less. Vacors and Imperials have been around for some time. This type, at this time, are not a highly sought after collectable marble. There is not a lot of research to be found----yet, on Vacors or Imperials age wise or design wise. Marble--On!!

I agree, Vacor or an Imperial---big one. Nice marble!

Here is an Akro Agate that wanted to be a part of this post. It takes after me, always misbehaving. It cried out to me and I had to post it, I hope that it will quit crying now. Yes, Corkscrews are swirls but this one really wanted to be a swirl on its own—not a corkscrew. (Kids!) What a nice one! I still love her, very much, corkscrew or not! Marble—On!!!

I am not that good on West Virginia Swirls. This type I have researched enough to call it a Cairo Novelty Company Swirl. I love this marble! Marble--On!!

That looks like a nice couple of lots/images. Do not be afraid to post a few for ID, just keep it down to four or five at a time. I love to ID marbles--I am good at some and far worse at others but there are plenty that post here to fill in the gaps. Thanks for sharing and continue to do so. Marble--On!!

This one came in a group of MK's---I thought--wait a minute here--surprise, surprise! I had it verified and it was drooled on. What a pretty little thing at 9/16" Marble--on!!

This is a great marble--Thanks for sharing! Marble--On!!

Nice Coral--I would put it with my corals any day. Marble--On!!

Great stuff Chad, I learn something new every day. Marble--On!!

Ric has said exactly what I tought on the first one Mojo. Great job, it cannot be easy. I hope that you had the kids involved---they always do better with this stuff for some reason. (I have sausage fingers) Marble--on!!!

These are nice, nice images and nice marbles as well. The blue transparent and white corkscrew is a beauty. The one to the right of it may be a CAC swirl—nice.(top image) Anytime that you find a yellow/white swirl/slag it is a keeper. Thanks for sharing these! Marble—On!!

I am with Steph on the corkscrew, there are even some cool eyelashes. I think that the second one is a CAC, peach/amber slag. Hard to get an image of peach in my world. Marble--On!!

These are always a nice surprise when sorting. Marble—On!!

I have alway pondered on the patches on the bottom row as being very late Akros. They are quite common. The big ones either late Akro or Master Glass after the buyout. Just a thought--no proof. Marble--On!!!

Yes Ric, I get it, Carnelian-- left---Cornelian---right, imho--Great marbles. This is what most Cornelians look like, hardly any white. Marble--On!!

Down-sizing or sharing is the real question. The marbles that I have are worth little to me once I collect them, the prize to me is in the search and find. If I have had one, I am satisfied with that and I will always look back at it. I collect them because I like them, not because of what they may be worth but because of the research that it took to find one. I really enjoy seeing new collectors getting what they may think are/is not a reality to collect in this world, price wise. I have plenty and I will continue to share what I have to keep this love of marbles going. You really have to let some go to realize what I mean. Let some go and please those that get them as much as you did when you found them. Just don’t make it easy. Marble-On and share them as well!!!

Sorry folks, I do not see Akro in this one. 9/16" points me toward a WVS. I just call them like I see them. All Crows were dug and most are 3/4" or a tad larger. Marble--On!!

Keep on keepin on---Happy Birthday!! Marble--On!!

Killer double ingot. It looks like an Akro to me. Do you think that it is polished? Great marble non-the-less. Marble--On!!

A very nice marble.