Leigh Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 I've never been to a marble show as I just started collecting this year. I noticed that the Northeast Marble show is in Meriden, CT in October of this year. I live in Connecticut, so this is very convenient. Why they pick Meriden though is beyond me, but that's another story. That being said, I am wondering if people generally get good deals when purchasing at a Marble show. Also, are the marbles already priced to sell and can you haggle a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 I have never been to the Northeast Show but most marble shows have a day for the actual show where marble collectors have their tables with marbles and marble related items for sale and the show room is open to the actual public so there can be a lot of interesting items show up. Also, in the day or two or three ahead of time, there is "in-room" trading where the marble collectors that are staying at the hotel/motel can open their doors and collectors wander from room to room - buying, selling, learning (the important part). And, yes, you can haggle, cajole, bribe, plead, etc. to put together a marble deal. And, yes, there can be great deals. On the lower value end (say up to $20 a marble), people might have a box full of marbles that they are selling at $3 each (or $1 or 50 cents or $10 each. The only caveat is to bring a light so you can examine the marble to determine their condition. That makes a big difference value-wise. So, yes, go to the show and if they have in-room trading, take the time to go a day early and meet people and buy, sell, learn.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted August 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, Al Oregon said: I have never been to the Northeast Show but most marble shows have a day for the actual show where marble collectors have their tables with marbles and marble related items for sale and the show room is open to the actual public so there can be a lot of interesting items show up. Also, in the day or two or three ahead of time, there is "in-room" trading where the marble collectors that are staying at the hotel/motel can open their doors and collectors wander from room to room - buying, selling, learning (the important part). And, yes, you can haggle, cajole, bribe, plead, etc. to put together a marble deal. And, yes, there can be great deals. On the lower value end (say up to $20 a marble), people might have a box full of marbles that they are selling at $3 each (or $1 or 50 cents or $10 each. The only caveat is to bring a light so you can examine the marble to determine their condition. That makes a big difference value-wise. So, yes, go to the show and if they have in-room trading, take the time to go a day early and meet people and buy, sell, learn.... Thank you so much! Very helpful information!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocyclist Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 I completely agree with the value of going to in-room trading. Not only do you have a chance to pick up a range of deals but you see a range of marbles right there in front of you. You get to ask questions about them and most marble folks are real happy to talk to you. I'd bring some spare batteries too, cuz you never know! And cash! I have been to three marble shows and only once attended the actual show day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Agree about the small flashlight - i always took a small UV flashlight as well. And although I have gotten some deals at the show, the best were from the in-room trading. You don`t have to have a room at the hotel to participate. Just ask where the marble-people`s rooms are if there isn`t a sign. Hope you go - you`ll love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 8/16/2022 at 10:08 AM, Leigh said: I've never been to a marble show as I just started collecting this year. I noticed that the Northeast Marble show is in Meriden, CT in October of this year. I live in Connecticut, so this is very convenient. Why they pick Meriden though is beyond me, but that's another story. That being said, I am wondering if people generally get good deals when purchasing at a Marble show. Also, are the marbles already priced to sell and can you haggle a bit? I had a blast last year in at the vegas show. Learned soon much just talking and looking at the high end marbles. Gonna try to hit reno in October 🤞 Well worth it...😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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