GoodLutzifer Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 I’m brand new to marble collecting. Seems like a fascinating hobby. Here’s my story about how I just got started with buying my first collection. Browsing Craigslist I saw this marble collection. Turns out the man was 71 yrs old. And not a collector. He said the marbles belonged to his father. And he said his father never allowed him to play with them as a child. He kept them all in a large metal tin. They are mostly in excellent condition. Some are very minty specimens. About 800 in total. So far I’ve identified some nice ones. Lutzes, Christensen agates, Peltiers Akros, etc. And many seemingly identical pairs of 2,3,4 from the same cane. I think I did okay. Time will tell. Thanks for looking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodLutzifer Posted September 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Sorry. My pics got messed up with reference screenshots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 "Welcome to Marble Connection Patrick" Nice lookin mibs, I think Eric @Hawkeye is a board member. If you have any questions or I.D.'s you're not sure of shoot em out and we'll have a gander. Again "Welcome" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodLutzifer Posted September 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Thank you. I’m abandoning my coin collection. Marbles are more interesting. I’m a single father. I Mainly bought the collection for my 11 yr old autistic son. He shows no interest in coins. But he is excited about marbles. So I’ll build him a collection we can gather together. I think we did okay. We paid $275. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Welcome to the Marble Connection - it looks like you have a nice start for a collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodLutzifer Posted September 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Thank you. It seems to be a nice starter collection. It will take some time to learn to identify and grade them. I already like it better than coin collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvvaRae Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 🥰What an awesome thing to do with your son!!!! Looks like a fun collection already. If you don't have a BlackLight Flashlight 🔦 I would snag one (as I've learned it add such an extra layer of fun/intrigue to collecting) WELCOME 😊 & we have a great section for getting help with identification 😁 on your marbles (Calipers also help for measuring) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Your collection is outstanding. Post some pics and we’ll have so fun🔥 RAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodLutzifer Posted September 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Thank you. We bought a rechargeable black light/ flashlight. UV reactive marbles are so cool. We will definitely be posting pics for identification. Let the fun begin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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