orbboy Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Would it be worth hunting down the missing marbles from this group to sell as a full set? If they were 13/16"ish I would sure make an attempt to do so since they seem to go for reasonable prices. These are around 1" though, and if I remember correctly a much much harder size to find. Am I right or just brain farting again? Thanks for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 My thought is that it would be tough to find enough to complete the game board's needs. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsantaclaus Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Have you considered having someone make contemporary ones while you are looking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I would not think it would be that hard in that color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnauth Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Are you looking for swirls or green Mica's. DAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbboy Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I would like to use same size vintage green Micas to fill it out. However is it worth it to do so? The last green 1" Mica I sold went for $82.00 and it was not even that super loaded. So if I would need 7 to finish off the set, plus 2 to replace a couple that have damage. That makes 9 x say $60.00 to $80.00 = ????$ . Even at $50.00 each that's still $450.00 min to round it out. Add that to original price and it's getting up there. What would a set like this expect to fetch if it were full? Second option is to break it up and sell over time at 24 x ??? = one nice profit. Another way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semdot Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 I think you would have a very hard time finding 9 matching micas, let alone pay for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbboy Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 So your thinking that they are on the harder to find scale, and would sell for a bit more $$$ each than I'm thinking? I just dug through ebay and there were no Micas past or active that were 1" Guess it's good they are green since they seem to be most common. So the chances of one showing up here and there are better. But hat could take some time. Paying for em aint the problem. It boils down to if it will be worth it in the long run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Matching micas would be hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Finding 9, one inch micas in that color and minty condition will take much longer than most folks probably imagine. Assuming cost-containment is a factor since you would re-sell them - much tougher still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbboy Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Cost containment depends on what a set like this is likley to bring if complete?? Right now I have $600.00 into it. If it costs me $100.00 each for the replacements, not caring how long it took to find them. I would have $1500.00 in it when done. If it's worth $2000.00 then it might be fun to try to track them down. If it's only worth $1000.00 complete then it just would not be worth it. In truth I really would like to see it full again. It's a nice set. Just hoping that my sentiment is not kicking my pocketbook in the ass. There is a 1 1/4" green Mica on the bay right now with a B.I.N of $175.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnauth Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 I have a very nice 1" yellow if you are willing to mix up the colors. PM me for the price... DAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semdot Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Not a bad idea. A few other color micas could look very striking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Great idea on mixed colors! You could even add a few red ones for a Christmas-like effect! Just kidding on the red ones, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Not a bad idea. I understand wanting all green. But the others colors could provide interesting accents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 I have a loaded green mica, but it's not 1". I would be willing to trade it for a different color mica if you wanted it anyway (It's my only one). It's almost 3/4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbboy Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Thanks all for the advice, info and offers. I really feel it need to stay green though. So that's what I will try for, for now. Keep that yellow one though Dan cuse I might contact you later about it if the hunting sucks lol. Another thought would be to take 12 and 12 and have a good start on 2 seperate boards and fill them with anything 1" to fill them out. It would mean I would have to get a whole lot more marbles though. I don't follow handmade prices much so not sure what 1" standard looking handmades go for? Nah! gonna make it all green again if I can. At least all Micas. Just seems like the right thing to do for it. My Dad is getting home today from the north of England show where he found it. This whole plan could fall apart if my Mum likes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 A smaller board might make more sense to me . The green Mica's are very striking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbboy Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Couple of new pics. The Sparklers and handmade were the best the seller could do to fill out the set I guess. Think that if I planted these little pee-wees in some powdered green glass, gave them some marble food and some T.L.C ......... Just wishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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