Advice needed

[SherryFain]

I’m looking to sell my pile of marbles. I’ve only just started to ID and it’s just a bit overwhelming for me. 
 

if it’s ok, I’d like to show you what I have and maybe ask how I should go about selling them. eBay? Facebook? Here? Auction? I don’t know honestly! Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you

[akroorka]

Nice cat, I think that he/she wants to keep a few.

As far as selling--I am not much of a seller. If you have quality marbles, they will always sell.

Good Luck.

[Berryb]

I hope You're not giving up so soon. You say you are overwhelmed with the IDing process. So stop. I've collected for 30 years, and over most of that time I couldn't have cared less who made them.  Beyond some pretty basic stuff I'm still behind the 8 ball on most IDs.  If you enjoy them for what they are (little lumps of colored glass that were made as toys) pick through them, hold 'em up to the light etc. Sometimes I find myself just holding one in my hand while reading or something. Eventually you will find one that you want to know more about, That's where the board comes in. You have a nice mix there (the cat seems to like 'em) so enjoy them. The scholarly approach to marble collecting is not for everyone  Sorry about the long screed, especially if I mis-interpreted your intent. Thanks

Bruce

[SherryFain]

19 minutes ago, Berryb said:

I hope You're not giving up so soon. You say you are overwhelmed with the IDing process. So stop. I've collected for 30 years, and over most of that time I couldn't have cared less who made them.  Beyond some pretty basic stuff I'm still behind the 8 ball on most IDs.  If you enjoy them for what they are (little lumps of colored glass that were made as toys) pick through them, hold 'em up to the light etc. Sometimes I find myself just holding one in my hand while reading or something. Eventually you will find one that you want to know more about, That's where the board comes in. You have a nice mix there (the cat seems to like 'em) so enjoy them. The scholarly approach to marble collecting is not for everyone  Sorry about the long screed, especially if I mis-interpreted your intent. Thanks

Bruce

I am back and forth.. I don’t want to sell them but felt guilty not giving them my time.. lol

[marblenewbie]

Like you I am new to collecting and it can be frustrating and daunting trying to learn to ID particular marbles.  I started collecting what I liked and thought I would learn later, which is what is happening, but am slowing down on the finding somewhat and studying more.  The help of this group is excellent, but they can't do all the work for us.  I have become more selective as I learn more, being able to mostly keep away from bad deals and getting lucky sometimes.  I hope you stayed in involved, but if not and you decide to sell I may be interested. 

[SherryFain]

I've decided not to sell.... Thank you all so much..

[Chad G.]

38 minutes ago, SherryFain said:

I've decided not to sell.... Thank you all so much..

Yay team !!   I.D. city here we come (I think ??) Bet ya got some real killers in there somewhere !! What I've seen so far hasn't been gleaned yet & they aren't beat up so both real good signs   Collect what you like, the key to marble  happiness !!