bumblebee Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I have a chance to buy a small box of marbles, mostly common except for three tri-color corkscrews and one nice red-based hand-gathered, plus this 5/8"ish CAC winking at me. They are antique dealers who insist everything is mint, but I can clearly see flea bites on at least half of the marbles. Still I doubt they're going far below $200. And I have to drive almost 90 minutes just to look at them. Would you spend the gas $$$ to see if this guy is truly mint? Seeing how they're all rolling together in the same box I'm doubtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckEye Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 If that is mint, it is probably worth $80, assuming it is a black opaque base. However, it might have a transparent blue base lke the one i just found, and that my friend gets you in a whole new ball park. That being said if it is 200 total and they make you happy, then go for it! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 If that is mint, it is probably worth $80, assuming it is a black opaque base. However, it might have a transparent blue base lke the one i just found, and that my friend gets you in a whole new ball park. That being said if it is 200 total and they make you happy, then go for it! Craig Thanks, that's exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for. Right now $200 wouldn't make me too happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catfish Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Black/yellow is one of the more (or most) common color combos of striped opaques. I agree with Craigs given value of said marble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Good to hear. I'm relieved. I wrote and told them I was passing on the marbles. Gotta save money right now anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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