Pool Ball Collecting.
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It wasn’t me, Mr G. Commiserations, sir.
Regards the missing photographs earlier in the thread: That sad occurrence has really vexed me, too, dear fellow. For my part it was caused by Tinypic (the photo-sharing site) changing to a subscription-only service. I’m retaking all the pictures and hope to gradually restore my own missing images on the thread by using the edit function.
Best wishes.
Regards the missing photographs earlier in the thread: That sad occurrence has really vexed me, too, dear fellow. For my part it was caused by Tinypic (the photo-sharing site) changing to a subscription-only service. I’m retaking all the pictures and hope to gradually restore my own missing images on the thread by using the edit function.
Best wishes.
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Hello, gentlemen.
I, too, would like to echo Mr K’s sincere thanks for so many kind words regarding this thread. It really does mean a great deal and I’m very grateful. I can only apologise for my absence these last few months, folks. I certainly hope to catch up as soon as possible.
I think your new set is beautiful, Mr B... especially the solids. And such wonderful condition! Tell me, sir: Are the numbers engraved, or printed?
Here’s wishing you all a fine weekend.
RC, The numbers on this set are inlaid. With a little helpful advise from our friend, Mr. K, I will take a better photo of this set and share it with you.
Do not use a third-party hosting site when posting images here.
Do not use a third-party hosting site when posting images here.
Do not use a third-party hosting site when posting images here.
Do not use a third-party hosting site when posting images here.
Do not use a third-party hosting site when posting images here.
I think I've said it at least five times before, so that makes ten.
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Excellent, Mr B.
Inlaid numbers surely takes them up a notch in quality. They looked great to me already, sir, so cannot wait to see the new and improved photographs.
Best wishes.
Jack Daniels.
Good morning, everyone.
A gentleman from Maryland is listing a Jack Daniels ball with the wheel logo. He is seeking strong money at $80, but this design is very rare for sure.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/JACK-DANIE...a=1&pg=2510209&_trksid=p2510209.c100904.m5276
Good morning, everyone.
A gentleman from Maryland is listing a Jack Daniels ball with the wheel logo. He is seeking strong money at $80, but this design is very rare for sure.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/JACK-DANIE...a=1&pg=2510209&_trksid=p2510209.c100904.m5276
Attachments
O.K., Bob, but what is the alternative? It would be best if AZB would host the pics, but I am not aware that they do. If I'm missing something, please let me know.
Is there a free, forever pic hosting site?
I currently use dropbox to host pics I post, and I pay an annual subscription to them. But if I change cloud storage sites, all of the pic links in AZB will suddenly become broken.
Hello, Mr J.
One can post images using AZB’s own system, sir. I’ve had to learn that new skill myself.
Rather than clicking on the POST QUICK REPLY button at the bottom of the page, when intending to post up an image it is wise to go via the POST REPLY option which appears on the left just underneath the last post.
That takes you to a dedicated reply section which includes an option to MANAGE ATTACHMENTS. It is here where one is able to navigate to your photograph library (on a mobile) or browse your computer’s hard drive to select the picture. It is quite a labyrinthine process at first, dear chap, but once mastered it’s the work of a few moments.
The biggest problem one encounters is controlling the size of image. The unwary will inadvertently post huge, page stretching images. The key is to resize the picture before uploading.
Best wishes, sir.
One can post images using AZB’s own system, sir. I’ve had to learn that new skill myself.
Rather than clicking on the POST QUICK REPLY button at the bottom of the page, when intending to post up an image it is wise to go via the POST REPLY option which appears on the left just underneath the last post.
That takes you to a dedicated reply section which includes an option to MANAGE ATTACHMENTS. It is here where one is able to navigate to your photograph library (on a mobile) or browse your computer’s hard drive to select the picture. It is quite a labyrinthine process at first, dear chap, but once mastered it’s the work of a few moments.
The biggest problem one encounters is controlling the size of image. The unwary will inadvertently post huge, page stretching images. The key is to resize the picture before uploading.
Best wishes, sir.
Another great function I found is AZB’s private gallery where it’s possible to collect all one’s images together for easy viewing. The resolution limits are slightly restrictive, but workable with a little bit of tinkering.
I’m gradually uploading images of my ball collection whenever the chance arises. Anyone can view my progress by clicking on the link in my blue signature message below.
I’m gradually uploading images of my ball collection whenever the chance arises. Anyone can view my progress by clicking on the link in my blue signature message below.
Hello, Mr J.
One can post images using AZB’s own system, sir. I’ve had to learn that new skill myself.
Rather than clicking on the POST QUICK REPLY button at the bottom of the page, when intending to post up an image it is wise to go via the POST REPLY option which appears on the left just underneath the last post.
That takes you to a dedicated reply section which includes an option to MANAGE ATTACHMENTS. It is here where one is able to navigate to your photograph library (on a mobile) or browse your computer’s hard drive to select the picture. It is quite a labyrinthine process at first, dear chap, but once mastered it’s the work of a few moments.
The biggest problem one encounters is controlling the size of image. The unwary will inadvertently post huge, page stretching images. The key is to resize the picture before uploading.
Best wishes, sir.
Thanks very much, kind sir, I will give it a go!
Cheers,
jv
Here are some better images of the Jack Daniels ball above. They were obtained by going into full-screen-image mode on the sales pictures in Ebay and using "cropper" (described below) to grab a section of the screen.
![CropperCapture[452].jpg](https://forums.azbilliards.com/data/attachments/400/400222-52b35de1caaf2244f1176b41c8f4d6a5.jpg?hash=UrNd4cqvIk "CropperCapture[452].jpg")
![CropperCapture[453].jpg](https://forums.azbilliards.com/data/attachments/400/400223-0e6ed24329e5e1413be9d2082e50cb5c.jpg?hash=Dm7SQynl4U "CropperCapture[453].jpg")
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I have found that one of the very best tools to avoid this and make posting images much easier in general is a "grab a section of the screen" tool. This allows you to put anything on your screen into an image file. You resize it on your screen before you grab it. No editing is required beyond making it look right on your screen.
The tool I use is called "cropper".
That is also the tool I use for doing things like grab Ebay postings or random sections of text from many sources.
Thanks very much, Bob. I’ll check it out.
ChuckJones1987
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Here's some new sets I scored this month
"Its hard to really describe the game, because until you've played it, it's hard to really describe the game." - Johnny Archer
Bonus Ball. A revloution in billiards...
I've been searching for a set of Bonus Balls for a really long time. Sadly, this one arrived without the black Bonus ball but I can live with that.
Carompool. A few pages back, I posted a picture of a Carompool set that I came across online. I conducted some research, couldn't find a lot of information but I believe they were manufactured around 2000-01. I contacted Chevillotte Billiards in France for more info and they told me what a lucky boy I was, for they had only one more left in stock. The runt of the litter. Whether that was true or some sleazy sales trick to move some product out the door, I cannot confirm.
The picture does not do the gray ball justice. This thing looks really sharp in person.
"Its hard to really describe the game, because until you've played it, it's hard to really describe the game." - Johnny Archer
Bonus Ball. A revloution in billiards...
I've been searching for a set of Bonus Balls for a really long time. Sadly, this one arrived without the black Bonus ball but I can live with that.
Carompool. A few pages back, I posted a picture of a Carompool set that I came across online. I conducted some research, couldn't find a lot of information but I believe they were manufactured around 2000-01. I contacted Chevillotte Billiards in France for more info and they told me what a lucky boy I was, for they had only one more left in stock. The runt of the litter. Whether that was true or some sleazy sales trick to move some product out the door, I cannot confirm.
The picture does not do the gray ball justice. This thing looks really sharp in person.
Great finds, Chuck!
Many thanks for sharing the images, sir.
Best wishes.
Many thanks for sharing the images, sir.
Best wishes.
Ivory or Not?
Rubik's Cue, K2Kraze, have a look at this:
https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=507174
Rubik's Cue, K2Kraze, have a look at this:
https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=507174
Good evening, Mr J.
I did notice that thread, dear chap, but afraid this is an instance where I cannot help.
My personal sphere of interest and expertise is restricted to pool balls made during my lifetime... 1969 onwards. For financial reasons if nothing else I realised early on that it would be necessary to draw the line somewhere and that seemed as good a place as any to begin.
The other thing, sir, is that I find any sort of ivory trading to be absolutely abhorrent. Hand on heart, I wouldn’t have any in my collection for a million dollars. It is a matter of sincere shame and sadness to me that my fellow countrymen were once responsible for killing 8,000 magnificent elephants per year simply to make billiard balls. I find it deeply upsetting and wish all ivory trading was banned today, not just the post 1947 items.
Apologies for the rant, Mr J. I know not everyone shares my sentiments and try my best not to lecture anyone.
Best wishes, sir.
I did notice that thread, dear chap, but afraid this is an instance where I cannot help.
My personal sphere of interest and expertise is restricted to pool balls made during my lifetime... 1969 onwards. For financial reasons if nothing else I realised early on that it would be necessary to draw the line somewhere and that seemed as good a place as any to begin.
The other thing, sir, is that I find any sort of ivory trading to be absolutely abhorrent. Hand on heart, I wouldn’t have any in my collection for a million dollars. It is a matter of sincere shame and sadness to me that my fellow countrymen were once responsible for killing 8,000 magnificent elephants per year simply to make billiard balls. I find it deeply upsetting and wish all ivory trading was banned today, not just the post 1947 items.
Apologies for the rant, Mr J. I know not everyone shares my sentiments and try my best not to lecture anyone.
Best wishes, sir.
Greetings RC,Good evening, Mr J.
I did notice that thread, dear chap, but afraid this is an instance where I cannot help.
My personal sphere of interest and expertise is restricted to pool balls made during my lifetime... 1969 onwards. For financial reasons if nothing else I realised early on that it would be necessary to draw the line somewhere and that seemed as good a place as any to begin.
The other thing, sir, is that I find any sort of ivory trading to be absolutely abhorrent. Hand on heart, I wouldn’t have any in my collection for a million dollars. It is a matter of sincere shame and sadness to me that my fellow countrymen were once responsible for killing 8,000 magnificent elephants per year simply to make billiard balls. I find it deeply upsetting and wish all ivory trading was banned today, not just the post 1947 items.
Apologies for the rant, Mr J. I know not everyone shares my sentiments and try my best not to lecture anyone.
Best wishes, sir.
I didn't mean to suggest you might be interested in acquiring them, I simply assumed, being such a billiard ball expert, that you would know something about them.
Cheers,
jv
I know, dear chap, it’s just that the subject always pushes my buttons!
Apologies, sir.
Apologies, sir.
I know, dear chap, it’s just that the subject always pushes my buttons!
Apologies, sir.
No need to apologize.