Free Marble Appraisal

Paid appraisals are currently unavailable.

Get a free, no-pressure marble appraisal from a lifelong collector. Simply upload up to 12 clear photos of your marbles. Group shots and close-ups are both welcome. I personally review every submission and typically respond within 3 to 4 business days, though response times may occasionally be longer during periods of high request volume.

If I see something with strong collector value, I will let you know and may make a direct purchase offer.

Please note that I generally only purchase marble collections with an estimated value of $50 or more.

No pressure. No obligations. Honest feedback from someone who has collected marbles since the 1970s. If we reach a deal, I also provide prepaid shipping at no cost to you.

• If I make an offer and you are interested in moving forward, just let me know within the next 72 hours or so. I try to keep offers current based on the photos reviewed and the number of collections currently under consideration.
• Once an offer is accepted, I kindly ask that collections be shipped within 48 hours unless we have discussed other arrangements beforehand. This helps me keep incoming collections organized and moving smoothly.

Marbles to Remove Before Photographing

Before taking your photos, you can skip over most of the marbles that have little or no collector interest.

Remove the ten marble types listed below before composing your images in a well-lit space.

#1

Plain, solid-color game marbles

#2

Transparent, clear glass marbles (of any color)

#3

Modern “Cat’s Eye” types with ribbon centers

#4

Iridescent luster marbles (rainbow metallic finish)

#5

Steelie or metal marbles without seams

#6

Brightly colored Italian clay marbles

#7

Newer stone and agate marbles

#8

Newer Ceramic clay marbles

#9

Meteor marbles

#10

New marbles

The marbles pictured above are fun to keep, but they don’t hold resale value. Focusing on the more unique examples saves time and helps me get back to you faster.

Tips for Photographing Your Marbles

To help us evaluate your marbles accurately, please take photos in bright, natural light whenever possible. Place the marbles on a neutral background like a white or light-colored towel. Towels not only reduce glare but also make it easier to position and photograph your marbles without them rolling away. Clear, well-lit images go a long way in helping us understand what you have.

Please do not put your marbles away after sending your initial photos. We often request additional views before completing a full assessment of your collection.

Example Appraisal Photos

These are examples from a marble appraisal request. The marbles are well lit, in focus, and photographed against a neutral background (white, grey, or black). Including a ruler in your photos is always appreciated.

Need to send more photos? You can email or text additional images to us after you submit this form.

Having issues with our form? Email us at [email protected] and include the following information:

1. Confirm you have removed all Clear, Transparent, Solid, Iridescent, clay, and Cat’s Eye Marbles from your Marble Photographs?
2. Let us know if you would consider selling your marbles or if you are simply seeking an appraisal
3. Please send clear, focused photos of your marbles. Group shots or individual close-ups are both fine — natural light works well also.