Leigh Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 So, I am buying these from a guy who lives a couple of hours away from me and he is delivering them Friday morning! I am so excited and am praying that nothing interferes with the sale, but we spoke to each other on the phone to confirm that we are both legit and that went fine. That being said, I am wondering if, other than the obvious German's, does anyone see anything that strikes them as interesting or good? I'm a little confused at the one marked 13 on the side view (bottom right of the photo) - I'm thinking that has to be a pool/billiard ball?? Friday morning can't get here fast enough! He said there's at least a thousand marbles there if not more. They were in an attic that he cleaned out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 WOW ! That’s definitely a life long collection that has high dollar and very collectible marbles in it. You have endless days of sorting to do. I don’t know what you paid for these but you hit the Mother Lode. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Just for starters the blue marble with the lavender patch at 3:00 is called a Vitro Blue Devil. $25 if it’s in good shape. 🔥 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Yes, I see the #13 as a miniature pool ball as well;, nice load of marbles, I bet ya can't wait till ya get em hopefully the condition is satisfactory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted May 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Yeah, I definitely can't wait until they get here! I especially can't wait to see what gems could be hiding on the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted May 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 41 minutes ago, Fire1981 said: WOW ! That’s definitely a life long collection that has high dollar and very collectible marbles in it. You have endless days of sorting to do. I don’t know what you paid for these but you hit the Mother Lode. I'll tell you what I paid after I get them. I don't want to jinx anything! After this though, I'm going to give the buying a rest for awhile. It's very easy to get carried away when it comes to buying marbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Leigh said: So, I am buying these from a guy who lives a couple of hours away from me and he is delivering them Friday morning! I am so excited and am praying that nothing interferes with the sale, but we spoke to each other on the phone to confirm that we are both legit and that went fine. That being said, I am wondering if, other than the obvious German's, does anyone see anything that strikes them as interesting or good? I'm a little confused at the one marked 13 on the side view (bottom right of the photo) - I'm thinking that has to be a pool/billiard ball?? Friday morning can't get here fast enough! He said there's at least a thousand marbles there if not more. They were in an attic that he cleaned out. Jackpot!!!! That is going to be a lot of fun! keep us posted… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Chubbs Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 I see what could be a #4 billiard ball/marble as well (11:00), with the size of the bin you may find more. Rack em! Looks like a fun mountain to sort though!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Indeed, you are going to have a blast! Those miniature billiards balls can go back a long way as far as age is concerned. I have a set that was used in men's parlors back in the very early 1900's. The marbles are going to be stellar, I'll share that opinion. But I would love to see the billiards balls when you get around to them. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 13 hours ago, Fire1981 said: Just for starters the blue marble with the lavender patch at 3:00 is called a Vitro Blue Devil. $25 if it’s in good shape. 🔥 I was wondering if that was THE Blue Devil!! Nice score!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 WOW don't be surprise if I am at your door Friday to!! LOL nice score!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Blue Devils are HTF in my opinion. I have one and it a Keeper for sure 🔥 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted May 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 The guy just confirmed that he'll be delivering in the morning before 11:00 a.m. eastern time! I've been praying all day that nothing interferes with this sale. There's nothing more fun than sorting through a ton of marbles when you don't know what is in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrons Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 All depends on condition. I see the Blue Devil and Buttermilks. But they have damage. I don't know about high dollar marbles ? As always condition will play a large role in values. I would have a rough time getting over $5.00 for the Blue Devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted May 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 36 minutes ago, wvrons said: All depends on condition. I see the Blue Devil and Buttermilks. But they have damage. I don't know about high dollar marbles ? As always condition will play a large role in values. I would have a rough time getting over $5.00 for the Blue Devil. Luckily, I am not paying too much for them and since I'm very much a beginner, going through these will be a great learning experience for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 9 hours ago, Leigh said: The guy just confirmed that he'll be delivering in the morning before 11:00 a.m. eastern time! I've been praying all day that nothing interferes with this sale. There's nothing more fun than sorting through a ton of marbles when you don't know what is in there! You are going to have sooooo much fun!!!!!!!! right now my palms are sweating for you! Have a great time and we get to see your pictures win,win! Thank you for sharing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 13 Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 Cool score this one might be something special as for damage i don’t see no chips on that Blue devil or damage ,Ron must have some hi tech computer screen because i can’t see nothing other then a dirty mib and some light reflection on my phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted May 20, 2022 Report Share Posted May 20, 2022 I said $25 on the Blue Devil because one went for $45 on EBay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrons Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 If the Blue Devil is mint yes $45.00 . It is not mint, maybe nm- to nm at the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Leigh, If this deal fell short--no problem--we have all--all been there. It has been fun though. Marble--On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted May 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 26 minutes ago, akroorka said: Leigh, If this deal fell short--no problem--we have all--all been there. It has been fun though. Marble--On!! I'm good with the deal as I didn't pay too much - I believe it was a fair deal. I didn't think having too many marbles to sort through would be a problem, but yikes - it's a lot of work and not done at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 I look at it as a great chance to learn about marbles. I would be stoked to find a Blue Devil in any condition. Just to see it "in hand" says more than a book could describe, IMO. Happy sorting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Yep looks like a bin of joy.... You could wash them up and be surprised 😮... 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 You have a some serious hand made sorting to do as well. 🔥 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 I see 12 so far 🔥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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