Antique Marbles

If your childhood marble collection is long lost and scattered, you might try replacing a few of your favorites at your local flea market. Marble collecting has once again become popular with adults and children alike. Not all marbles are created equal, however, with prices ranging from 10 cents to hundreds of dollars. The swirled marble pictured above was handmade in Germany during the early 1900s and sells for approximately $45.

Collectors that aren't experts should be cautious about paying elaborate prices for marbles without verifying the value. To avoid being on the wrong end of a bad marble deal, purchase more expensive marbles only from reputable dealers who are willing to provide a written, money-back guarantee of authenticity.

Resources
First Monday Trade Days
First Monday Trade Days is open the weekend before the first Monday of each month. Located at Groves St. in Canton.
First Monday Trade Days
PO Box 245
Canton, TX 75103
Phone: 903-567-6556
Website: www.firstmondaycanton.com
Also in this Episode

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-104
•	Antique Marbles
•	Cuff Links
•	Cookie Jars
•	Hurricane Lamps
•	Vintage Telephones
•	Metal Lunchboxes
•	Bargaining Power
•	Kay Finch Ceramic Pig
•	Dialing Mechanism