Al Oregon

That is sad to hear. He was just at the Orange County Show and had a great time. He was a great sports fan, too. He had mentioned his health problems in the past but seemed great at the show. My condolences to Jean and the family.

Here's a couple Alox bags that I have with shooters. One came via Nancy Frier, daughter of previous owner (or current owner of remaining artifacts).

I didn't catch that - thanks!

Great bag - thanks for showing it.

When I went on now, the voting was closed - 1398 was the total. Congrats to John - I'm sure he'll let us know what happened. Good experience for all and, again, great work John!

Yeah, there's a variety of oddities in cat's-eyes. While that might be a 10 vane (depends on Steph's keen observation of maybe debris making two out of one), the basic cat's-eye like that is a 9 vane so that would be an error type for the 9 vane making 10 vanes. I have some with a missing red vane so it is an 8 vane but nothing like the 'real' 8 vane type cat's-eyes. The error ones are neat and I consider them to be a main part of collecting cat's-eyes. There are a ton of varieties besides # of vanes. Some years ago I started sorting by cage, center style, etc. Then width of vanes on the cage style. Then, with the center style (ones where the vanes comes out from the center of the marble). There are some 'shrunken' vanes where all 3 or 6 are in close to the center. Then some that are halfway out to the edge. Then ones that are fully out to the edge. Of course, there are some of the center style where there is a gap between the starting of the vanes in the center (they don't touch) and then combine that with some of the aforementioned types and you get more. You can see where this is heading and I have not even started with colors. Some have one color on one side of the vane and another color on the other side, etc., etc.......

Ended? I don't see any bids - did you end it early?

This morning says one day left (after I voted) so, as George Foreman says, "Let's grill it...." (or am I just hungry for sunshine and BBQ?)

I'd guess the green & purple swirl is Alley - can't think of any other close to it.

Here are some of the corks, a Spinners mesh bag (with Vitro helmets in it) and a couple others from the recent Orange County Show. The limeade looking one is a limeade multitwist cork with yellow (glows big time). The one cork has blue & lavendar (haven't seen that color combo before and translucent). The one blue & white cork is a 'reverse' type (my name) - common blue on white but this one is white on blue. Some people collect these in 'pairs'

Fun show! I'll try and post some pics after I get them downloaded, etc. from the camera. Rich did a great job getting tables sold, advertising to get the walk-in traffic, good hospitality, etc.

Same here - y'all only have to do it 14 more times (14 days left)

Pics I saved from an old eBay listing, I think.

Bookmark it and vote every day - let's get it done!

Yes, do try to come by either Thursday or Friday - will be easier to help you figure out what you have.

What did you find there, Scott? Post a picture when you get them. Teh shooter looks like it has some 'wedding cake' tendencies. The listing pic has tht odd one with dark red ribbon but otherwise, ....?

Still trying to figure out what to bring, besides empty plastic boxes to bring home what I buy. Glad to hear the weather will be nice. I'll be in about mid-afternoon on Wed.

Cool - good luck!

Yup, congratulations, Gramp!

Great variety - they are among the prettiest marbles even if not as respected as some...

Neat, Dave was giving away CAC's, huh? LOL! This is a gift I got from him when I visited the factory back at the time of the 2005 Spring Classic Run.

You do see the white based ones from time to time (of course, sometimes you have to put that bright light on the white based ones with black or blue corking to see if there is oxblood). A good idea for newbies (and some of us little older ones) when they go to shows, etc. The yellow based one I have only seen one of before so I would say that is a rare one.

Barbara - are you coming just for the day of the show - Saturday? If you can come by on Thursday or Friday and bring what you have, you can sit down with some of the collectors and they can give you some ideas on values and pricing. The 'in-room' visiting (trading, buying & selling, too) portion goes on all afternoon and evening (various rooms open whenever - no set pattern - people are open in afternoon, go to dinner, come back and open up again, etc.) Plus you get to see other collectors marbles, if you are interested.

That is kinda cool!

The first time I heard it used was on one of the Boards when Edna used it back in 2008. Here's is a picture she posted of her 'anti-blackies'. Interesting name and not sure of the pure criteria for it.