Mibs

I seem to be finding more and more Jabo among my groups of unknowns.

Thank you both. I appreciate your time and reply.

The colors are a bit darker than I'm used to seeing on marbles with a blue base, which left me a bit stumped.

Thank you both. I appreciate your time and help with the ID.

I'm just guessing it's just a date.

Likely nothing more than a date, imo.

I'm guessing Jabo, or possibly foreign. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Hi, all. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Any ideas on these? They're quite dark in hand but have great looking ribbons. I'm guessing Jabo, or maybe foreign? Thanks in advance.

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Great images. Coming through crystal clear here.

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Thanks very much. The colors are more beautiful than the images show. The UV was a nice surprise.

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Measures roughly 5/8. Thanks in advance.

Also pops UV. Many thanks.

Each roughly 5/8. Thanks in advance.

Approx .68 in size, opaque. Thanks in advance.

Great bundle of mibs. It's very kind of you to being helping your father. With regard to the mibs, I suppose it comes down to how much time you want to spend, and how much money you hope to make. In searching completed listings I didn't see any larger bulk lots of bumbles the size of what you have, so you definitely have something unique in that sense. It's easy to get tripped up on how best to sell things in terms of bundling, price, etc. Try to pick a jumping off point and go from there. If you don't want to hassle with it too much, maybe list the entire lot for whatever price you're wanting. Or, test the waters with a couple smaller lots, and make changes as you go. As an aside, I'm unsure if this forum has a members Sales and Trade section, but perhaps you will find members here who are interested. Additionally, AAM has a Buy Sell Trade section, so if you're a member there as well, you may want to look into it as a possible option. As a Best Practice, always read the respective forum and section rules of what is required, before starting a sales thread. Apologies for the longwinded reply. Hope you make a mint...cheers!

I've come across several of your auction listings, and you seem to be doing quite well the past couple of months. As for the larger quantity of the same style mib, you could sell them any number of ways. Personally, I find smaller lots do better. Large bulk quantities seem to sell for less, as you're typically catering to another reseller, and more specifically, one who doesn't mind parting out the more common mibs, but they too have to make their money, so price is often less. However, if it's something you don't care for, or have too much of, then it may not matter much. In the end, it depends on what type of marble, what quantity is offered, and the overall condition of the marbles in each lot. You can search completed listings and sold listings for groups similar to what you have, to get an idea of what is selling and what has actually sold, based on similar quantities and styles.

Thank you both. Much appreciated.

Apologies, as the video attachment posted was far larger than I anticipated. If you search the mighty Goog for Master marbles Chicago World's Fair, then click images, it will show a plethora of boxed sets, etc...cheers!

Excellent! Thanks for the help and reply. I appreciate it...cheers!

I believe you're thinking of Master. If memory serves, Stephen Bahr has a video on Master and discusses them winning the bid for the 1933 World's Fair, which he includes images. I'll try to update with a link of his vid, and a few screen shots from it.