posted on November 25, 2000 04:01:44 PM new
We picked these marbles up and are wondering if anybody here might know if there's anything of any possible worth here or are they all dime-store stuff?
posted on November 25, 2000 06:50:35 PM new
Well, I am not a marble expert, but do have a book on marbles. I don't see anything spectacular among yours -- I recognize most of them as being machine-made, probably from the 1950's or later. Are those in the upper left photo really pink? If so, I want them! The clear and darker colors should probably be photographed on a light background so your future bidders can see them better. From my book I understand that condition is a crucial point as far as value goes. Most of the "dime store" marbles can have a value ranging from 5 cents to 5 dollars (each), depending on condition. For instance, if those flecks on the marbles in the lower left photo are from minuscule chips due to being played with, then they are likely to be in the 5 cents category. (Although, because of their markings... if their maker could be ID'd, their lowest category might be more than 5 cents, depending on maker.) There are some in your upper right photo that look interesting, but I can't see them well enough to tell if they are really any different from the rest. (The 2 yellows on the far right are probably from a Sorry game and nearly worthless.) Just remember, I am NOT a marble expert.
Violetta
(Not known by this nickname anywhere but here.)
Sorry...
The clear and darker colors should probably be photographed on a light background so your future bidders can see them better. From my book I understand that condition is a crucial point as far as value goes. Most of the "dime store" marbles can have a value ranging from 5 cents to 5 dollars (each), depending on condition. For instance, if those flecks on the marbles in the lower left photo are from minuscule chips due to being played with, then they are likely to be in the 5 cents category. (Although, because of their markings... if their maker could be ID'd, their lowest category might be more than 5 cents, depending on maker.) There are some in your upper right photo that look interesting, but I can't see them well enough to tell if they are really any different from the rest. (The 2 yellows on the far right are probably from a Sorry game and nearly worthless.) Just remember, I am NOT a marble expert.