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Iām not a huge Akro person so maybe I will trade it. Thanks!!
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Akro Double Ingot in OP. Wouldnāt call it by any name.
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One selling Similar on National Marbles Right now. I just picked it up this week and by chance saw one similar on NM sales.
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Lazy Cork. 5/8 size. Lavender and Teal Green combo. Are these HTF? Not a huge Akro collector. Thanks.
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Pic #3 is a Marble King Spiderman. Last pic are the most interesting. Hard to say if these are HTF Mibs or Jaboās? They look like around 1ā so that tells ya something.
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It has the road and tunnel pattern so I had considered C.A.C but Akro is always my fall back with slags.
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CAC Swirl lean
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I have two similar I got from somebody who worked with MK and Champion. I agree with MK. Mine are around .695.
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Ruby Bee with a green tint?? Very Cool MIB!
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The "Score!" thread. Post your exciting finds here...
VaMarbles replied to bumblebee's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
Sometimes with Mibs you have to play the long game, š. First black Clambroth for us! -
The "Score!" thread. Post your exciting finds here...
VaMarbles replied to bumblebee's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
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MK all the way! You see this green AV in MK grasshoppers all the time.
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How Does Damage Affect A Value?
VaMarbles replied to Sortitallout's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
Hereās one we got about a year ago in a lot. Fairly sure itās polished but we love it because of how it shows. Some say polishing affects pricing and it does, but for us itās one of our favs. -
How Does Damage Affect A Value?
VaMarbles replied to Sortitallout's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
Here is Blocks grading system which I reference frequently. Itās geared a bit toward Handmades but I think itās good. Hope this helps you! We use the following grading system: Mint (9.9-9.0). A marble that is in its original condition is identified as Mint. The surface has no marks or damage that occurred subsequent to being produced. There may be some minor rubbing on the surface of the marble is as it came from the factory. There may also be minor defects on the marble that occurred in production: popped air holes, melt marks, contact marks, annealing fractures. A marble that has factory markings will be graded as Mint(-) and the defects will be described. Near Mint (8.9-8.0). A marble that has seen some usage is identified as Near Mint. The marble may have evidence of hit marks, including tiny to small subsurface moons, chips, flakes or bruises. The damage is apparent but does not detract from viewing the marble. Good (7.9-7.0). A marble that has seen usage is identified as Good. The marble will have numerous hit marks, subsurface moons, chips, flakes or bruises. The core can still be seen clearly, but the marble has seen obvious usage. Collectible (no grade, below 7.0). A marble that has seen significant usage is identified as Collectible. The marble will have moons, chips, flakes and bruises overall. The core is completely obscured in some spots. A Collectible marble has seen obvious extensive usage. It can serve as a collection placeholder until a better example replaces it. -
How Does Damage Affect A Value?
VaMarbles replied to Sortitallout's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
Very Nice MiB and unique blending. I for one would be thrilled to display it. The one large chip in picture one is fairly significant the rest of the smaller pits and pins I would consider play ware. Iām no good at grading but youāre here for an opinion correct? So IMHO I would probably expect to pay 30-35% off retailed for this marble due to its condition. Hopefully that helps. True value should be determined by taking it to a marble show and asking multiple collectors for opinions. -
How Does Damage Affect A Value?
VaMarbles replied to Sortitallout's topic in General Marble & Glass Chat
Thatās a really tough question to answer and one thatās a true variable in any collectible item. Some Peltier collectors feel an as made blow hole is okay. Letās see some more pictures of your great find. -
The termās Ketchup and mustard is used for Peltiers and not Akroās. Nice MiB.
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Winner Winner Chix Dinner!
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