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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!

6 hours ago, Fire1981 said:

Your’s is a Pelt Multi Colored Swirl. There is no blue in a Clown. Just Red and Yellow. 🔥

RAR

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?

On 9/29/2023 at 9:24 AM, Alan said:

Dealers would likely agree to grade a marble for you.  I suggest that you ask anyone why grades a marble for you "Why?" it is graded as such.  Older, more experienced dealers are likely to be of the most help in this age where seemingly everything is vastly over-graded.

The whole purpose of course if for you to learn to accurately grade for yourself.  "Teach a man to fish".

On 9/28/2023 at 4:58 PM, Al Oregon said:

If you have marbles that need to be ID'd, bring them and have them separated in "whatever" so you can make small notes on paper to put with the marble so you don't forget the ID.  Memory is funny, especially when the marbles look similar.  Same thing for ones that you buy.  You can also take pictures of marbles for your future reference and learning.

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.  

On 9/27/2023 at 9:23 PM, Tommy said:

Everyone is awesome at these events.  In room trading is where you display the mibs ya want to sell or trade .….

On 9/27/2023 at 9:40 PM, Alan said:

Bring your curiosity and a good small flashlight.  The room doors will be open days in advance.  Walk in, say hi, take your time.  ASK QUESTIONS!  See it as a learning opportunity more than a buying opportunity.  I suggest that you hold on buying until you have visited all of the rooms.  Then go back for key buys.  It is better to buy one $50. marble than ten, $5. marbles.  IMO - the real value of a show is LEARNING.  There is so much opportunity to learn because you have the glass IN HAND - not some pic on the Internet with variable lighting, color boosting and bad focus.  Nothing compares to having the marble in hand.

Ask WHY it is from a certain manufacturer.  Look at the glass, opacity, transparency, movement and color.  Don't try to learn all manufacturers at once.  Narrow it down to concentrate better and learn more.  Good sellers will answer questions without spin, hype or impatience.  Oh - and don't drop someone else's marble.  That's bad juju.  Develop a sense of who you are talking to - and who knows more and has more accurate info to share.  Beware hype.  Know when you are being hyped.

Some of the rooms will stay open quite late.  Much to be learned late.  Most of the show is 'over' behind the scenes before the show day begins.

Have fun!

 

Is there usually a grading service offered at the shows?

Thank you!  Great suggestions. 

Thank you Alan! Quite helpful. 

On 7/12/2023 at 9:06 AM, Jeff54 said:

Sorry to say but none of the above. This was made to produce fiberglass. Many are found around railroad tracks and transfer stations which is also how some nonsensical stories linger on the net about these. . Made in the USA since the late 1930's and several other countries like China etc. where fiberglass is produced.

Link: Fiberglass manufacture, Owens-Corning, Toledo, Ohio. Millions of carefully inspected glass marbles ready for remelting and forming into glass filaments. A single marble can be drawn into a continuous filament so fine that it could reach from New York to Philadelphia. More than one hundred filaments must be drawn together to make the finest workable strand - PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine Public Domain Search

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!

4 hours ago, Alan said:

Its not etching.  Its known as a brushed patch.

Good to know!  Thanks. 

On 7/9/2023 at 10:12 AM, Dave 13 said:

Hi I believe you got a Japan Figure 8 marble there 👍

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. 

9 hours ago, Fire1981 said:

That’s a lot of marbles. You should start your own thread with this group here in the ID index.You have some interesting marbles in there. Separate them into small groups and post pics. We’ll help you with those  there 🔥

RAR

I didn’t buy but just a few of these. I might call the guy at some point and make him an offer for the whole lot and clean them up. There are some good ones in there but that can had water in it at some point so a lot of those marbles have rust stains. 

I wouldn’t know any of the marble names but do have a question about the coffee can comment. Is there a reason to not put marbles in metal cans?  Scratch or rust potential?  This photo is not a coffee can but it is metal. Most of these marbles had rust on them. I passed on these. I didn’t have $300 to spend for the lot nor know if that was a deal, or if rusty marbles can be cleaned. The guy did let me pick a few for ten bucks. 

8 minutes ago, Ric said:

That would be Gregg Pessman.

Ok, thanks!  Something about the style made me think of it. 

On 2/22/2023 at 12:39 AM, cheese said:

Yeah it's a little sinkhole. A lot of those snakeskins have them but this one really has one lol. It's a common trait on this type.

It looks like a DUNE worm. 

This is almost my one month anniversary at the Marble Connection. A complete neophyte, I know, but I just have to say this is my favorite post yet!  A great variety of marbles and exciting things ever for long term members to see.  I know my collection will never be big but I know I will have a lot of fun when I get to a marble show!

Thanks for sharing about your adventure. 

I’ll have to check that out!  I got the 30 page Cat’s Eyes marble pamphlet in the mail today. It’s probably a good place to start and has some good info. As a bonus to my day I saw this cool Cat’s Eye Marble lamp today. I know marbles in jars are way overdone but this looked more classy than I would have expected. 

2 minutes ago, hdesousa said:

Neat way of increasing depth of focus!  I was wondering how you managed to get so many marbles in such good focus when I can't even get one. (3.75")

👀That’s cool!

Nice photo!  I have one, 1 marble like those. Sometimes I feel like I live in a marble desert. But taking care of so many marbles is big job. A labor of love, I understand, but still somewhat daunting. 

2 hours ago, Ric said:

Nadine MacDonald - you lucky guy!

Is that the marble artist that makes the pig marbles?

Is the listing photo available for comparison?