bumblebee Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 Tis' the season for giving, so I am putting together a Christmas marble mail package for one of our newer collectors. This drawing is for those collectors who will dance like Walter Huston in Treasure of the Sierra Madre when they see vintage tri-color veneered patches and marbles with a neat spiral pattern. 🤣 In other words, I ask the old timers to take a step back and let the newcomers enjoy a better chance at winning all the marbles. But I won't judge anyone for entering, so you do you! The rules: You must be registered here as a user prior to the date of this post. To enter, simply reply here with the the phrase: I WANT ALL THE MARBLES! (You are free to reply and say other things, but you won't be entered unless you write I WANT ALL THE MARBLES!) On December 11th, I will put all the names in a hat and have my daughter choose the winner at random. I will message the winner and send the marbles to their shipping address. While it won't help you win, if you write in your reply why you want to win, it may inspire me to sweeten the pot even more. The drawing ends by end of day December 10th, 2023, so good luck! Names entered as of 12/5: @B-rett66, @Linda Gail, @Melissa, @Djp5690, @Big Billy red beard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-rett66 Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 I WANT ALL THE MARBLES ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Gail Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 I WANT ALL THE MARBLES! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 I WANT ALL THE MARBLES! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted December 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 This morning, on my way to work, a disheveled elf called me into an alleyway and showed me this picture on his tiny flip phone, claiming it was part of the Christmas marble package being worked on in Santa's workshop. Of course, I cannot confirm nor deny this because that would spoil the gift, but I might as well share what I saw: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djp5690 Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 I WANT ALL THE MARBLES!!! Mostly so I can different varieties in hand. I’m like a tactile learner, it would help me greatly!!! I joined just over a week ago. Thanks for the opportunity, win or lose, it’s greatly appreciated!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 I DON'T want any of the marbles but I have to say . . . that Santa rendering is awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted December 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Santa's elf has been busy. All the major American marble makers are in this lot, as well as a couple of surprises. When I first started collecting, it was difficult to find vintage marbles in the wild that were in mint-range condition. Took me a while before I truly understood how good a marble can look in mint condition, which is one reason why marble shows are so instructive and inspiring. In that spirit, most of these marbles are in the higher mint range. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 How cool . Merry Christmas. And I agree that elf is awesome... Good luck newbie 🫰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 On 12/1/2023 at 1:46 AM, bumblebee said: Tis' the season for giving, so I am putting together a Christmas marble mail package for one of our newer collectors. Great idea bumblebee--next year give some of us older collectors a chance to contribute to this great idea--I surely would as most here would as well. Marble—On For sure!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted December 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 2 hours ago, akroorka said: Great idea bumblebee--next year give some of us older collectors a chance to contribute to this great idea--I surely would as most here would as well. Marble—On For sure!! Good idea! I think we could come up with something to do as a group that would get more newcomers excited with marble mail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Billy red beard Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 I WANT ALL THE MARBLES ! This is very generous of you. And exciting. Thanks for doing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted December 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 On 12/2/2023 at 4:13 PM, Big Billy red beard said: I WANT ALL THE MARBLES ! This is very generous of you. And exciting. Thanks for doing it. OK, you're in. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 There's less than 48 hours to get in the "All The Marbles" Christmas marble drawing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted December 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 I put the five names in a box and my daughter drew the winner this morning... Congratulations to @B-rett66, you win all the marbles! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Gail Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Congratulations 🎉🎉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Congrats!! Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetiger Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) Happy Holidays and best wishes!! Edited December 11, 2023 by treetiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Congrats Brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-rett66 Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Awesome , just seen the message. I can’t believe it. Im speechless!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-rett66 Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 Bumblebee sent me a tracking number so the waiting game has begun. I bet I’ve looked at the USPS number three times today. LOL. I need to act my age. Wait, that’s no fun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 40 minutes ago, B-rett66 said: Bumblebee sent me a tracking number so the waiting game has begun. I bet I’ve looked at the USPS number three times today. LOL. I need to act my age. Wait, that’s no fun. 5 days "tops" probably 4, what a fantastic surprise Brother I bet this'll get your motor runnin !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 This is so cool ! ❤️ you Bumblebee 🔥 RAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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