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  Slow down tarnishing

  • Posted by Bob Black
  • January 10
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  If you wrap a few small pieces of writing chalk in some cheesecloth, tuck it in with your silver jewelry, coins, flatware or whatever you have stored in a drawed or box that is silver. The chalk will help soak up any moisture and preserve the finish on...
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  Buying marbles

  • Posted by Bob Black
  • December 1, 2011
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  Bottom line in buying/collecting marbles.....enjoy them. Buy what you "like"...not what everyone else likes. The best way to enjoy this hobby is to collect what appeals to you....not what's most valuable. If you only go for the most valuable.....you will ...  moreBottom line in buying/collecting marbles.....enjoy them. Buy what you "like"...not what everyone else likes. The best way to enjoy this hobby is to collect what appeals to you....not what's most valuable. If you only go for the most valuable.....you will need to take a mortgage out. :-)
  In the photo shown, there is a mix of exactly what you could find in one of the jars for sale....Most of these are new,, even the clay ones. Be careful what you buy!  
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  Taking photos of marbles

  • Posted by Bob Black
  • November 3, 2011
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  The most important part of the marble to show are their seams. Each marble made by machine, had two seams. The easiest way for a collector to identify what he/she is looking at is by the seams. Each machine/by company had different cutters and they hav...