Aggies for example are marbles made of agate while some alleys are made of alabaster.
Marbles that are valuable.
Agate marbles were chiefly produced in germany and the us and are among the most valuable on the market.
Marbles also have an entire slang language built around them.
Collecting marbles is a game and the person with the greatest skill is the winner.
As a result collectors have become interested in finding rare or interesting examples.
There have a fairly morbid backstory.
The fine dust kicked up by the grinding machines used in the production process often gave the workers tuberculosis killing them young.
Look for large marbles and peewees because these usually are more valuable and often in better condition than playing marbles of 9 16 inch size.
Look for specific colors or styles.
Marbles made christensen agate company are some of the most sought after and most expensive marbles around.
Winning at marble collecting requires practice and knowledge and is not child s play.
Identifying rare marbles requires playing with the big boys by reading their books attending marble shows and shopping where you can engage in.
Find handmade marbles that contain swirls or opaque marbles that are machine made from a specific company.