AvvaRae Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 🧐When you score an unopened bag of Marbles do you: Keep them in the Bag? Or Does the Excitement of Opening get you? 🫣I have acquired some unopened bags and I have no idea, is it better as a new collector to keep them in the bag? Open them? Or hold them aside for trading in the future:) Just curious what everyone else does 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 "We" usually say to keep the bags unopened as their value is usually greater that way. "Common" bags (value under $10 each or so) could be opened but I would keep the bag, staples and marbles together as "provenance" or just a cool display method. Now, another reason to open might be the condition of the bags. For example, in your first photo, the value of the bags would only be the value of the marbles as the bags are so damaged, they are worthless. So, opening those would seem to be okay (I'd still keep everything together so you know what came from where). The bags in the 2nd and third photos I would keep intact, especially the 2nd as it is unusual and has those cool logo marbles (even if made in the last 30 years or so). Just my thoughts. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Al Oregon said: Just my thoughts. Al is "THE" bag guy. Follow his instructions and never look back. Marble--On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvvaRae Posted July 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Al Oregon said: "We" usually say to keep the bags unopened as their value is usually greater that way. "Common" bags (value under $10 each or so) could be opened but I would keep the bag, staples and marbles together as "provenance" or just a cool display method. Now, another reason to open might be the condition of the bags. For example, in your first photo, the value of the bags would only be the value of the marbles as the bags are so damaged, they are worthless. So, opening those would seem to be okay (I'd still keep everything together so you know what came from where). The bags in the 2nd and third photos I would keep intact, especially the 2nd as it is unusual and has those cool logo marbles (even if made in the last 30 years or so). Just my thoughts. Great advice thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback and it helps make it make sense when looking/buying. The second bag is Marvel Marbles hehe (I love marvel comics and movies) and I will definitely take your advice with the second and third... Thank you again for taking the time to respond and explain your answer means a lot 💗✨ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 You are welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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