MARBLEMISER Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I saw this auction & it made me go, what am I missing? I know the seller is honest & up front. But this one has me stumped. Or is this a new breed? http://cgi.ebay.com/MINT-Peltier-Clown-Rai...1QQcmdZViewItem I thought a Clown looked like these? http://cgi.ebay.com/MARBLE-PELTIER-5-8-CLO...1QQcmdZViewItem marblemiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spara50 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Pretty rainbo, but not a clown. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semdot Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 It has all the right colors but not the usual pattern. I don't have an issue with him calling this a clown, although clown variation or blended clown might be more exact. It's not like the bottom will drop out of the clown market from the introduction of this type, since this is the only one I have seen. To me this is like the difference between MK spiderman and blended spiderman. It's not as pretty as mainstream clowns imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTAndrea Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I was under the impression the Pelt "clowns" were similar in coloration to Golden Rebels but on an opaque black base. Here's an example that's 29/32": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRE81 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I agree with Craig and Andrea. The Pelt in the auction is simply a Rainbo. Lacks ALL the I.D. traits of a Clown. RAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 The yellow is too red,needs to be brighter yellow. Flaming Clown? Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Flaming Clown? Or.... Maybe.... A "Funny* Flaming Rainbow??" (* Funny / Scary is optional....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semdot Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Clowns are never on opaque black it is always a transparent green. Many are very dark green which looks black but some are less dark and appear transparent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutz4lutz Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 You guys are right to put me to task on this one. I should have used the "blended" aspect in the title. I state that in the description, but can't go back and add it in the title without completely ending the listing. Also, I can't really say why bidding is as fierce as it is because most Mint "classic" Clowns as of late are bringing $20-25. In hand, it's IMO more attractive than a "classic", and that may explain the interest. Bob "vintagemarbles" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTAndrea Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Semdot, I can't shine a light through the opaque black on mine so I'm pretty sure it's not transparent green. Maybe there are variations on the base color of a classic "clown". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARBLEMISER Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Clowns are never on opaque black it is always a transparent green. Many are very dark green which looks black but some are less dark and appear transparent. Oh contrair> I have 2 small Clowns that are opaque. I held them every light I had. The base glass would not let light thru. And the larger one is also. Also Al from Oregon had one for sale. He had a higher than average starting price. I missed the end of the auction & tried to get it for the opening bid. He still has it. Also orange orbital, just sold a blue based one. http://cgi.ebay.com/marbles-PELTIER-CLOWN-...1QQcmdZViewItem They are RHTF. marblemiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 The yellow is too red,needs to be brighter yellow. Flaming Clown? Bo "Flaming Submarine Clown" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semdot Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Yes I have seen a couple blue-based clowns too but never one (green or blue) that was true opaque. True, some of them are pretty hard to see pass the surface. Try focused sunlight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARBLEMISER Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 focused sunlight? not to seem naive. how does one do that? magnifying glass? marblemiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semdot Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Yes it would be a magnifying glass, but on second thought that's a stupid idea. Very sorry I suggested it. If the spot is too focused it could cause localized heating with disasterous results. I have a very bright cool light used on a microscope but I don't expect you to have one. You could try holding yours up to direct sunlight at least, and you should see a little bit into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARBLEMISER Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 As soon as it stops snowing. And the sun appears. I'll give it a try. marblemiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTAndrea Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I used one of those "Tek Torches" they sell at marble shows. Very bright, concentrated light. My clown is opaque, no doubt about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 It's been a long time (well over a year) since I had anything for sale on eBay (if it was eBay that you were referring to). By the way, don't mix me up with Rich who is 'Marbles from Oregon' on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARBLEMISER Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 It's been a long time (well over a year) since I had anything for sale on eBay (if it was eBay that you were referring to). By the way, don't mix me up with Rich who is 'Marbles from Oregon' on eBay. Sorry Al, my bad. it was on e bay & it is Rich. Like I said it was a long time ago. I see your name here a lot & that's what my brain told me to say. marblemiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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