Melissa

Thank you!

I did a search here and these photos came up for cac pastels. Are these generally the colors and surface pattern I’m looking for?

Are any solid colored swirls collectible?

Why does it seem like there is nothing on eBay for weeks and then bam, a ton of good looking marbles. 🥴

Thank you

Definitely! I'm an outdoor gal myself. I must say though that this new marble hobby has really occupied my winter which was awesome. I'm normally always struggling to find things to do when it's cold out.

I'm pretty sure I spent close to $200 this week on marbles. God help me.

Lots to learn and, with the gardening season fast approaching, I may have to delay much of my swirl studies to fall. I'm hoping to find time in the spring/summer, but things are already getting busy with chicks and seed starting. Sadly won't be here as frequently.

Thanks Ric. You're the best.

Is purple a rarer/more collectible color or no?

Thank you. I was actually going to ask that. I usually first pick out the ones that seem different than the rest, the ones that have more than two colors, and then the ones that have interesting patterns. Wasn't sure if I wasn't doing it right. These are a lot more complicated than the patches and ribbons.

I have a ton of swirls to go through. Is there anything in particular I should look for as far as what is collectible/valuable and what is not? The majority I am seeing are white based two-color (if white counts as a color). I also have quite a few transparent based swirls which I hear are pretty difficult to ID. I think I'm making progress in IDing patches, ribbons, etc., but swirls I really haven't touch on and still have A LOT to learn. As always, I appreciate any tips/help/advice.

A few of my recent online scores.

The top left has some green in it. It’s hard to tell from the photos.

5/8

All 5/8

All I have are a few of the blue/yellow and I think just one of the red/white. I have the newer four color cats but im hoping someday to be lucky enough to get my hands on an old four color. Definitely at the top of my wishlist.

@wvronsthose st Mary’s cats have been on my wishlist for awhile now. They are hard to find.

I want more purple ones but they are pricey!!!

Wow. Nice!! I need more Popeyes.