I would appreciate a link to the Reddit group, though, please.
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Thank you, Mr A. 
Good morning, gentlemen.
I’ve just made a VERY exciting purchase!
It is currently in Bfriesth’s office. Brent is away until the weekend so patience is needed before the grand unveiling.
It is one of the greatest discoveries of my collecting career.
I’ve just made a VERY exciting purchase!
It is currently in Bfriesth’s office. Brent is away until the weekend so patience is needed before the grand unveiling.
It is one of the greatest discoveries of my collecting career.
My latest acquisition, gentlemen.
A set of Romanique I in original box. I have sought these balls for so long that to finally have a set roll my way is a dream come true.
Sincere thanks, Brent.
A set of Romanique I in original box. I have sought these balls for so long that to finally have a set roll my way is a dream come true.
Sincere thanks, Brent.
Congrats, sir! The cornerstone of any collection! Care to share a pic of the box top?My latest acquisition, gentlemen.
A set of Romanique I in original box. I have sought these balls for so long that to finally have a set roll my way is a dream come true.
Sincere thanks, Brent.
Thank you, sir. I find it odd the balls on the box are not representative of what's inside even with the box clearly stating Romanique I. Incredible find!
Yes, that is a mystery for sure, sir.
A fellow collector said Steve Mizerak personally told him that he was instrumental in the design of this set and the only examples ever cast were given to professional players of a particular tournament.
I know debate has raged over which Romanique version I or II was actually the original… and I agree the box lids are rather confusing.
My own hunch is that both versions were made simultaneously and Hyatt, knowing that the IIs were the ones going into main production, chose to feature those balls on the box.
A fellow collector said Steve Mizerak personally told him that he was instrumental in the design of this set and the only examples ever cast were given to professional players of a particular tournament.
I know debate has raged over which Romanique version I or II was actually the original… and I agree the box lids are rather confusing.
My own hunch is that both versions were made simultaneously and Hyatt, knowing that the IIs were the ones going into main production, chose to feature those balls on the box.
Makes sense! I appreciate the insight.
I guess there are probably a few phenolic sets in my collection that might be considered of equal value or importance to the Romanique Is, but none better.
That’s interesting, JV.
Do you know anything about the potential Mizerak link, sir?
Do you know anything about the potential Mizerak link, sir?
Is that your own Romanique II set, JV?
No.. sold it. seriously though we have had a few I think they were all the II's. IIRC though a long time ago a set belonging to Joe Balsis was sold, the I's like yours. The seller I believe said that players of a tournament got to keep the balls at the end of the tournament. It was a pro player tourney.
JV
I, too, heard that Joe Balsis owned a set.
I’ve been away for a while. I missed you all. I also see some new faces in the group. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am in fact charged with safeguarding RC’s new acquisition. This gave me the opportunity to take some comparison photos last night. The top two are the Romanique II and Is in my collection. The bottom is RC’s pristine/never been played Romanique IMy latest acquisition, gentlemen.
A set of Romanique I in original box. I have sought these balls for so long that to finally have a set roll my way is a dream come true.
Sincere thanks, Brent.
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Those photographs are simply stunning, Mr B.
I honestly believe it is nearly half a century since two complete sets of Romanique I have been pictured together. I have certainly never seen anything comparable before.
I am deeply grateful for your help and kindness, my friend.
Thank you!
I honestly believe it is nearly half a century since two complete sets of Romanique I have been pictured together. I have certainly never seen anything comparable before.
I am deeply grateful for your help and kindness, my friend.
Thank you!
Mr B has an original Hyatt certificate of authenticity for his Romanique II set.
Super rare. Hopefully, he might be persuaded to share an image later.
Super rare. Hopefully, he might be persuaded to share an image later.