roany poany Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 gotta lurv em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlsMarblesBeadsEtc Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Whoa , are those vintage or contemp.. I can not tell... I never heard of these sort... Amazing styles... Carl~~~ Hi Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocci Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Buddy, ALL killer. Is he ever going to get his website done? Still under construction. Dying to see what will be inside. Carl, brand new booty (I mean beauties). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snadyk Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 WHOA!!! Those are AWSOME!!! What size are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankgrrl29 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 stunning colors!! and the designs are gorgeous as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiesmarbles Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 We saw his marbles at the Wheaton show. Truly amazing, I wonder as well when his site will be up and running. Maybe he will let us know! Great score, Buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homes454 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Looks kinda "exotic" if ya know what I mean....not to open that can of worms again....hehe...pax Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiesmarbles Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Now you're starting trouble! LOL He signs these, if I am not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRE81 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I got lucking when we did the " Pick A Person " fun Marble Mail a few years ago ! These BLEW me AWAY when I opend them !!!! RAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I know that pink n green has gotta be pricey. Can't even think about that. Whaddaya think that slickery mint pelt slag would be worth on today's market? What kind of moon(ie) is that big 'un? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hey Steph, these are all contemporary marbles, crafted by John McCormick, who is just as cool a person as his marbles are!! ('Looking forward to his always being a "regular" on the front porch of the Country Inn at Wheaton!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I knew that, sue. LOL Well, at least the part about them being contemporary. I was guessing Buddy had made them actually! And that slag. Wow. All I can say is good thing it's signed. It looks like the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjmarble Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Here are some of my lucky charms I picked up in New Phily. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocci Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Here is one I got from my old friend Tom (can you tell me where he's gone?) Reed. LOL j/k It's signed with a cool little gold shamrock. and yeah they do have that CAC look (If not for the mark) scary. Some VERY exotic. Get that site up...please? add: Brad, They are Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 So, naturally I've been curious about what exotics look like ever since I first read about them. I've not been lucky with finding photos though. It sounds like you're saying some of Mr. McCormick's could give me a fair idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjmarble Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 This would be an exotic. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjmarble Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 This would be an exotic submarine.Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocci Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Steph, to me a CAC striped opaque (or translucent) w/wild colors = "Exotic". Some of Mr. McCormick's certaintly look constructed that way and with the wild colors? Voila! but no they are not CA "Exotics". There "Lucky Charms" and there magically different. Get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Marbles Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Oh wow! Great photos everyone! I consider myself a "lurker", but feel a little compelled to be a "poster". To all that have some "Shamrocks", I hope you enjoy them, because I enjoy making them. One thing for sure is that they have a tendency to get the "exotic" conversation going. Yeah, my website (or lack of one) sucks! I find myself pulled in multiple directions by competing interests and commitments. Shamefully, the website happens to fall into one of the "cracks". Anyhow, if you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I won't be able to respond until later this evening. Sincerely, John McCormick "Shamrock Marbles" P.S. Sue, I can't wait for Wheaton! Hope to see you there! P.P.S. Come see the Shamrock Marble Machine in action at Marble Crazy 2007! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankgrrl29 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 i have a question - where can i get some?! (got one way back through craig, but i need more! actually, if you can just get those back from buddy, that'll do me ok ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Steph, to me a CAC striped opaque (or translucent) w/wild colors = "Exotic".Some of Mr. McCormick's certaintly look constructed that way and with the wild colors? Voila! but no they are not CA "Exotics". There "Lucky Charms" and there magically different. Get it? At least part of it! With so few if any actual Exotic owners posting pix of the mibs, I was just hoping to get a feel for what they looked like. At least a sense of if the mibs are dazzling in their own right ... or if it is mainly the possibility of owning rare, recently discovered, minimally circulated CAC's which is the dazzling part? (P.s., thank you Brad for pointing out that example.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjmarble Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 A couple of old exotics I use to own. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Marbles Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Chris, I think you got that marble from Craig when he ran an auction for the KC Marble Club. Right now I'm gearing up for Marble Crazy 2007 the first weekend in March. I really don't have a good way to sell marbles other than let people look through trays. I thought about Ebay, but I think all here can attest to the hassle. I thought about using the website, but you already heard my lack of time for the website. Guess I could take an "over all" picture of a tray or a group and let people who inquire to ask for better photos of individuals. Just to give all an understanding on pricing... 1/2"-11/16" marbles sell for $10. 11/16 and larger sell for $15. Really good "Flames" sell for $20. (The last flame I made was sold last year to Terry at Marble Crazy 2006). I sell peewees and rejects for $1 apiece, but you have to dig through the pile in person. Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryT35 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Here is a pic of John's " flame" work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marble_intimadator Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Chris,I think you got that marble from Craig when he ran an auction for the KC Marble Club. Right now I'm gearing up for Marble Crazy 2007 the first weekend in March. I really don't have a good way to sell marbles other than let people look through trays. I thought about Ebay, but I think all here can attest to the hassle. I thought about using the website, but you already heard my lack of time for the website. Guess I could take an "over all" picture of a tray or a group and let people who inquire to ask for better photos of individuals. Just to give all an understanding on pricing... 1/2"-11/16" marbles sell for $10. 11/16 and larger sell for $15. Really good "Flames" sell for $20. (The last flame I made was sold last year to Terry at Marble Crazy 2006). I sell peewees and rejects for $1 apiece, but you have to dig through the pile in person. Thanks, John I am very interested in purchasing some also if you get time to figure out a way. I doubt if I will be able to get to KC. Let me know please. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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