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Just now, Melissa said:

The bad part about antique shops it the majority of vendors don't know what they have so they ask an insane amount for their clearies and game pieces.  You try to talk them down to get the value of a specific marble in the jar you have your sights on, but they are insistent that their garbage marbles are worth $50 a jar.  It's pretty frustrating.  

So basically…. I just have to get lucky and hope someone doesn’t know what they have? 😂😂

brb going to set up and eBay account… 😂

2 hours ago, Melissa said:

I’m pretty new at this yet. I’ve only been collecting since the fall. I purchased a lot of large lots through Craigslist (I put a want ad up), local antique and resale store, and now I purchase mostly on eBay. I scored most of my rare ones on eBay due to poor photos by the sellers. Sometimes you just get lucky. As I see more marbles, I get a better idea of which are the more common/less collectible ones. It’s taken me awhile to figure this out though. Now of course my eyes are gravitating towards the more spendy ones. 🤣

Thanks! 
I live in a pretty antique-shop heavy area, I checked some out but so far nothing. I’m sure the people around here really know what they’re doing lol! 

9 hours ago, akroorka said:

(I am still digging those grey ones--lol)

marble--on!!

I really like those ones too! I can’t figure out anything about them though 😅

Hi! 
I’m very very new to this. I was given some marbles recently and I’ve fallen in love! 
I was wondering the best ways to find marbles and good ones to look for to start a collection? Obviously online shopping, but I really enjoy a hunt! 
Also ideas for holders/display cases etc? I have small children so I’ll have to be sure to keep them safe. 
Buying the more rare ones is a bit out of my budget at the moment, but I think I want to try to go for a rounded collection. One of each kind if you will. 

All advice is appreciated! Thank you! 

Thanks! I was actually thinking to keep 1 of each and giving the rest to my kids 😂 

Still just trying to figure out what all I’ve been given! 

Thank you!! I’m still trying to learn all about them! I’ve been having a hard time but I ordered a book to help

I was given a bunch of marbles and I was wondering if there's anything good here! Still new to this. Thank you

I was given a bunch of marbles and I was wondering if there's anything good here! Still new to this. Thank you