Marbleized Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 I’m drooling!🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 6 hours ago, PittsburghMarbles said: Sorry to be posting so much on here but Ive gotten super lucky the past few weeks. Found all of this at some antique stores yesterday. Everywhere I went had good marbles, which never happens. Untitled by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr Here's some that Ive taken out of the jars after looking through them at the stores, still have loads of marbles to go through, hopefully there's some gems I overlooked. Untitled by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr Bunch still to go through. Untitled by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr We all like seeing others score so keep it coming....it's no fun when this thread is dormant for too long 😊 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Scored some more Akroware today $10.oo for 12 pieces, best deal ever on Akroware, no chips or cracks, not a full set but I'm not gonna complain. Interior panel w/ very light pink opalescent for color. A happy camper, I walked in the store right behind it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghMarbles Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 7 hours ago, Chad G. said: Scored some more Akroware today $10.oo for 12 pieces, best deal ever on Akroware, no chips or cracks, not a full set but I'm not gonna complain. Interior panel w/ very light pink opalescent for color. A happy camper, I walked in the store right behind it. Oh yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghMarbles Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Has anyone noticed just in the past few months that eBay sellers have gone nuts and everything is way overpriced? I mean, even super common master brushed patches are going for ten bucks, common Akro corks are super high and common MFCs are going for 40 or more, etc? Whats the deal? I've given up on eBay and only find marbles driving to antique stores/estate sales and flea markets now. Earlier this year and before I was finding great deals everywhere but not anymore. eBay and online selling has gotten insanely pricey. Why?!?! Did everyone get into marbles due to rona shut downs, I don't know? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, PittsburghMarbles said: Has anyone noticed just in the past few months that eBay sellers have gone nuts and everything is way overpriced? I mean, even super common master brushed patches are going for ten bucks, common Akro corks are super high and common MFCs are going for 40 or more, etc? Whats the deal? I've given up on eBay and only find marbles driving to antique stores/estate sales and flea markets now. Earlier this year and before I was finding great deals everywhere but not anymore. eBay and online selling has gotten insanely pricey. Why?!?! Did everyone get into marbles due to rona shut downs, I don't know? Time to sell on the “sell” thread👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghMarbles Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Guess I should bust out my crappy vitro conquerors, etc that I would have thrown off the hill in my backyard for someone else to find in 60 years and make some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghMarbles Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Got this in the mail this evening, not really a score more just a purchase, signed by Dave McCullough from 2003 from the Ohio Bicentennial. s-l1600-5 by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 2 hours ago, PittsburghMarbles said: Got this in the mail this evening, not really a score more just a purchase, signed by Dave McCullough from 2003 from the Ohio Bicentennial. s-l1600-5 by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr No matter how big or small, it's a score my friend 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 4 hours ago, PittsburghMarbles said: Has anyone noticed just in the past few months that eBay sellers have gone nuts and everything is way overpriced? I mean, even super common master brushed patches are going for ten bucks, common Akro corks are super high and common MFCs are going for 40 or more, etc? Whats the deal? I've given up on eBay and only find marbles driving to antique stores/estate sales and flea markets now. Earlier this year and before I was finding great deals everywhere but not anymore. eBay and online selling has gotten insanely pricey. Why?!?! Did everyone get into marbles due to rona shut downs, I don't know? You'll find a couple of threads, Squabble Zone and Lounge I think, related to the crazy Ebay stuff. And I'm sure Covid19 played some kind of role, look at the Sports cards/Memorabilia side of it. It exploded because everyone stuck at home broke out the collections and started a fire there. Rookies and singles hitting record numbers for sales prices. Insanity. I could make a killing on my huge Football card collection but chose to sit on it. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 9 hours ago, PittsburghMarbles said: Has anyone noticed just in the past few months that eBay sellers have gone nuts and everything is way overpriced? I mean, even super common master brushed patches are going for ten bucks, common Akro corks are super high and common MFCs are going for 40 or more, etc? Whats the deal? I've given up on eBay and only find marbles driving to antique stores/estate sales and flea markets now. Earlier this year and before I was finding great deals everywhere but not anymore. eBay and online selling has gotten insanely pricey. Why?!?! Did everyone get into marbles due to rona shut downs, I don't know? I've noticed that a lot! Since I began collecting until now, I think prices have tripled. I can't compete anymore. Though, I'm glad that my favorite sellers have buyers who can afford to push up the auction prices so that they can make a good profit. The problem for me is that marbles are nowhere to be found, unless it's a jar of cateyes that are meant to fill a collectible jar. Happy hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghMarbles Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 Just got this sweet buttmermilk today. s-l1600-6 by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, PittsburghMarbles said: Just got this sweet buttmermilk today. s-l1600-6 by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr Deeeliciouse !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 3 hours ago, PittsburghMarbles said: Just got this sweet buttmermilk today. s-l1600-6 by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 4:49 PM, Tommy said: That's a cool score William.. Was that big orange one a tomato? Just curious. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghMarbles Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Bought this marble game/run at a garage sale down in Sistersville, WV on Sunday. Dont know anything about it or how old it is. It only takes marbles less than 9/16ths. If I were to guess I would imagine its from the 1940s or so. Untitled by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr Untitled by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr Untitled by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 5 hours ago, PittsburghMarbles said: Bought this marble game/run at a garage sale down in Sistersville, WV on Sunday. Dont know anything about it or how old it is. It only takes marbles less than 9/16ths. If I were to guess I would imagine its from the 1940s or so. Untitled by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr Untitled by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr Untitled by Pittsburgh Marbles, on Flickr Nice. I've seen Ron and others post pics and info on some similar...I'm sure someone will be along too verify for ya 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berryb Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 A guy and I were talkin' on Saturday, He collects old surveyor's equipment. Anyway he gave me about a gallon of marbles. About what you'd expect, lotsa slingshot ammo, but I did pull these out... An Akro with enough goin' on inside to be interesting, and enough ox to make me happy. Also a nice opalescent Rainbo. The 3rd photo is what I think is a messed up sunset and a weak Alley (or weak CAC). Weak but still nice. Thanks Bruce 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 35 minutes ago, Berryb said: A guy and I were talkin' on Saturday, He collects old surveyor's equipment. Anyway he gave me about a gallon of marbles. About what you'd expect, lotsa slingshot ammo, but I did pull these out... An Akro with enough goin' on inside to be interesting, and enough ox to make me happy. Also a nice opalescent Rainbo. The 3rd photo is what I think is a messed up sunset and a weak Alley (or weak CAC). Weak but still nice. Thanks Bruce A freebie? That works! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Berryb said: A guy and I were talkin' on Saturday, He collects old surveyor's equipment. Anyway he gave me about a gallon of marbles. About what you'd expect, lotsa slingshot ammo, but I did pull these out... An Akro with enough goin' on inside to be interesting, and enough ox to make me happy. Also a nice opalescent Rainbo. The 3rd photo is what I think is a messed up sunset and a weak Alley (or weak CAC). Weak but still nice. Thanks Bruce Nice !! Like William said "Free is always good" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghMarbles Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 Just picked up this sweet Akro ashtray, aventurine and Oxblood. It does have a tiny little chip on the rim but it was 20 bucks and a really nice color combo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 hour ago, PittsburghMarbles said: Just picked up this sweet Akro ashtray, aventurine and Oxblood. It does have a tiny little chip on the rim but it was 20 bucks and a really nice color combo. Love it, Pittsburgh! Nice combo 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted September 17, 2021 Report Share Posted September 17, 2021 32 minutes ago, William said: Love it, Pittsburgh! Nice combo 😊 X2, nice, chip or no chip a keeper !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghMarbles Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 Going down to pennsboro, Cairo and Clarksburg today; have a feeling I’ll find nothing as I rarely find good marble finds in the heart of marble country. Must be because everyone down there knows about marbles and knows what some are worth so they get sucked up immediately. I always find the best stuff the further you get away from West Virginia it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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