William Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Legit or "refills".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted July 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 My original thoughts were that it isn't original packaging with the original marbles. They don't have barcodes anywhere but just look too new to me. They are pretty cool, I did pick up 4 of them (not pictured because I'm still in the area of purchase and they are wrapped), didn't cost much. I'm going with modern mibs packaged with reprinted labels. If someone says I'm possibly wrong I'll be happy 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berryb Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Al is the real expert, but my gut says they are all fantasy pieces. Thanks Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 The ones that I see are usually refills. Even if the mibs just happen to match the label, they are usually not mint. I'm that person who will open the bags anyway, so I probably should never buy the authentic bags of marbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 All backfilled, "Not original packaging" fake. Here's just one site that sells them, 335 listings of "fake ad packaging" LINK : https://www.ebay.com/str/theprinceofshots?_bkw=marbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Kinda thought so...still probably won't open them? Would like to take closer looks at the contents, but that's just the marbleaholic in me 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Most original poly bags have a pleat vertically down the center of the back like this bag of Vitro whities. I believe this bag belongs to Al of Oregon from right here on the forum. He'll probably post on this subject, he's the bag man !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Authentic bag of MK just went up for sale on Ebay, looks like they have it in another bag to protect the original ?? LINK : https://www.ebay.com/itm/224554731937?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338722076&toolid=10001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 I'll wait until Al pop's in with an opinion, then go from there...but I'm with you all on 0 originality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Looked into it a bit this morning...staples are rounded at the corners, not flat. "Back in the Saddle" debuted in 1941, a full 10 years before plastic bags were used for marbles. Would be a mesh bag otherwise. Pulling back the corner of the paper too expose its quality. Add these telltale indicators to the aforementioned indicators mentioned above equals all modern, inside and out. I thought so all along, but community input and opinions, a valuable tool and reminder for collectors. They were only 6-8 bucks apiece, didn't want to come home empty handed and I didn't break the bank either. Still nice looking marbles. I'll post pics once I extract them from their fantasy packaging 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 28 minutes ago, William said: Looked into it a bit this morning...staples are rounded at the corners, not flat. "Back in the Saddle" debuted in 1941, a full 10 years before plastic bags were used for marbles. Would be a mesh bag otherwise. Pulling back the corner of the paper too expose its quality. Add these telltale indicators to the aforementioned indicators mentioned above equals all modern, inside and out. I thought so all along, but community input and opinions, a valuable tool and reminder for collectors. They were only 6-8 bucks apiece, didn't want to come home empty handed and I didn't break the bank either. Still nice looking marbles. I'll post pics once I extract them from their fantasy packaging 😁 Oop !! I forgot about the staple thing !! Sorry bout that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Chad G. said: Oop !! I forgot about the staple thing !! Sorry bout that. All good! I had plans on researching anyways after getting home....also big difference with staples when it comes to galvanized 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrons Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 All in the original post are fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 All fantasy bags. Fun to collect at $3 apiece or so but no real resale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 32 minutes ago, Al Oregon said: All fantasy bags. Fun to collect at $3 apiece or so but no real resale value. Yeah, I overpaid for each one of the 4 I grabbed with more or less knowing that they weren't legit...Spring Valley is a bit of a haul one way so wanted to come home with just a little bit more than the 2 pieces of Akroware 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Thanks everyone for your added input on the difference between the "real deal" and fantasy....all great information for the collectors 😊👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 I bought a few for $6 too, not too long ago, but didn't get my hopes up because $6 is way too cheap for the real deal. But, I figured either way, I'd learn something about the marbles that were actually in the bag. Some of those Jabos can be really beautiful and since my collection is small in comparision to most, even the common Champions that were in the bags were interesting. Hey, what can I say... we can fantasize over fantasy bags. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 39 minutes ago, Marbleized said: I bought a few for $6 too, not too long ago, but didn't get my hopes up because $6 is way too cheap for the real deal. But, I figured either way, I'd learn something about the marbles that were actually in the bag. Some of those Jabos can be really beautiful and since my collection is small in comparision to most, even the common Champions that were in the bags were interesting. Hey, what can I say... we can fantasize over fantasy bags. 😀 Some do look nice 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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