BobBlock Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 I know someone mentioned this in another topic, but with Spring/Summer finally here in full force in the Northeast, I've begun to notice it at the local flea markets. Over the past 10 or 15 years I've rarely bought marbles at them. Usually you're lucky to you find one person with marbles, and they are usually jars of junk or very overpriced handmades. But, over the past few weeks I've seen many more people with marbles at the flea markets and it is higher quality stuff at reasonable prices. I have probably bought more marbles at flea markets in the past 4 weeks than I've bought in the last 10 years. Has anyone else noticed this? To what do you attribute it? Economy? Aging population? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaboo Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hi Bob! Agree! we've found a lot more too!. especially at the antique shows, and very reasonably priced for the most part. Guess when times get tough, the good stuff comes Ernie & Dani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Yes I agree also.Here in Reno we have several flea markets and antique shows .I love to go and see what is available,It's always different.Yesterday I went to an antique show and there were lots of marbles,had to look at them all most were junk but I did find these in a two dollar bin.I saw a basket full of large carpet balls,maybe 12 of them,selling for $100 ea. a little high?They looked like the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBlock Posted June 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Here's today's purchases, bought from two different dealers. I spent less than $100 on the group. The Clambroth is 7/8"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Those are beautiful!There are good deals out there if you know what your lookin at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popculturizm Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 all fleamarket found (this weekend) .....I actually have cultivated a following were people will bring marbles if you ask them .... and yes that included the miller swirl and akro blue oxblood @.50 cents each......the real secret is if "the sun is up your already late" but to answer your question I lend the "Aging population" and a certain "lack" of interest and knowledge , people do not know what they have. Pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marboman Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Wow! the perfect marble weekend Trifecta!Oxblood,Miller and a pile! For some it's in the hunt,really great finds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popculturizm Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 It's all about the Hunt, but if some says to me that, they've "already lost their marbles" again I think I hear that at least 8 times a weekend well I might just scream...pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99marbles131 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 nice find... I have a great lead on a potential big score, someone is giving me a 5 gallon bucket full of marbles, I CANT WAIT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99marbles131 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 It's all about the Hunt, but if some says to me that, they've "already lost their marbles" again I think I hear that at least 8 times a weekend well I might just scream...pop. I hate that line, I went yard sale hoping all weekend and that's all I heard. Sometimes I want to say it for them, before they have the chance to get it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrons Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Looks like a nice marble auction coming up June 15 at South Deerfield MA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBlock Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Shhhhhhhhhhhh! I was hoping no one else would go :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrons Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Sure,lots of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBlock Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I can dream can't I? LOL! It was advertised about 2 weeks ago in the Antiques and Arts Weekly and Maine Antique Digest, so I figured I'd see a bunch of New England collectors. But, the auctioneer sent out postcards to everyone and his uncle this week, so I guess there will be a big crowd. Oh well, so much for some bargains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clydetul62 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Do they have an online link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdesousa Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Do they have an online link? http://www.douglasauctioneers.com/marblecatalog1/catalog260.html http://www.douglasauctioneers.com/june15catalog/catalog.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBlock Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I'm not sure how much use the catalogue is if you want to absentee bid, as each lot only has a picture and a size. No grading of condition. Good pics though. Douglas holds one or two large paperweight auctions a year and I've bought a number of weights from them over the years. Through past experience I now only buy if I can actually get up there and look at the weights. Good and very competent auctioneers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmuehlba Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 wonder what this is ?? # 15. 2 inch ... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBlock Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I thought it was a Hogue when looked at it online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg11 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 some nice stuff for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmarble Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 some nice stuff for sure A really nice find, and lots of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmarble Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Sure are some great marbles you have found there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmarble Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 oh sure, the first time I post, I don't do it right, sorry for the double, I'll get better at it. In the meantime, it's fun to read the posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrons Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 That means just one thing. You need to post more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn691500 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 i picked these up from a friend, the orange slag was a surprise, the white slags dont look like much but they are cool 9's,,, not much for the top shelf collectors but for whats its worth they made my day,,,bj edited to ad i know these arent flea market finds but it saves another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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