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Thanks for all the help and replies… now for the last question. I have about about 30 marbles I’d like to take to the marble show and get help with I.D.’s and talk about to the dealers and other collectors. Separate from those, I also have a lot of not very interesting/common types and want to know if there is ANY REASON to take them, or have them available in my room just in case they might be someone’s cup of tea? Since I’m a marble show newbie I just have no idea.

That’s a nice looking marble!

Thanks … the blue is what I was wondering about too. The photos are a bit dark.

So… what are the attributes that make it a clown? This .65 marble looks similar to me (except for the “hook”.) Is it a clown also? ….. or Akro corkscrew?

I thought of a new general question. Will there be some dealers or vendors that will have marble collecting supplies for sale? Storage or display options, for instance?

Note paper is a good idea! I had planned to bring pre-labeled plastic boxes to put any new marbles I may get. But in asking questions I might learn things about a particular marble other than the maker.

Is there usually a grading service offered at the shows?

Thank you! Great suggestions.

Thank you Alan! Quite helpful.

Thanks! Cool info. This is a good reminder to keep on checking back on posted topics for new information.

I plan to attend the Northeast Marble Meet in CT next week. It’s my first time to attend a marble show. I’m not a dealer, artist or a vendor. I have a small collection but will primarily be attending to experience what the show is like and to talk to other enthusiasts and collectors, and maybe pick up a few marbles. I’m not sure I have any marbles that others might be interested in trading for but I do understood there will be some in room trading, etc., in addition to what happens during the event hours. I have booked a room for Friday and Saturday. I’m also unclear on general trading etiquette regarding marbles. Any tips on how to not be completely annoying to other attendees would be appreciated!

Good to know! Thanks.

A couple of questions…. What features make it a Figure 8 marble? Are they specific to Japan?

Didn’t consider that but…. looks like not. Ty. UV did highlight the etched ribbon well though

I picked up this clear marble in a thrift store. At first I thought it had a vey pale colored ribbon on the surface. I cleaned it at home and what I thought was pale color is actually etching. No color and the ridges can be felt when running a fingernail across the surface. I haven’t seen anything like it before but thought you folks may have and it could be just some common thing. Ty for any comments.