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Pool Ball Collecting.
- Thread starter Rubik's Cube
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Hard Knock Cues
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Rubik's,
May I suggest if you were not planning on it already, one of the blank squares have a picture of the original box the balls came in.
I try as best as possible to have the matching boxes to my ball sets, it just seems more complete to me.
I am enjoying the cards even if I may never own such rare sets.
Thanks
HKC
May I suggest if you were not planning on it already, one of the blank squares have a picture of the original box the balls came in.
I try as best as possible to have the matching boxes to my ball sets, it just seems more complete to me.
I am enjoying the cards even if I may never own such rare sets.
Thanks
HKC
Hello, HKC.
Absolutely, sir! I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments that an original box is always a valuable and important asset, and will definitely include photographs of them on the finished cards.
And don’t give up on owning rare sets, dear chap. Some of the most desirable examples occasionally pop up at bargain prices… you just need to get lucky once in a while by being in the right place at the right time. I certainly have had more than my fair share of good fortune.
Thank you!
Absolutely, sir! I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments that an original box is always a valuable and important asset, and will definitely include photographs of them on the finished cards.
And don’t give up on owning rare sets, dear chap. Some of the most desirable examples occasionally pop up at bargain prices… you just need to get lucky once in a while by being in the right place at the right time. I certainly have had more than my fair share of good fortune.
Thank you!
It’s rather frustrating that my images are so pixelated because of the forum compression.
I have few ideas on how to remedy that problem and will endeavour to make it much better when posting the finished cards.
I have few ideas on how to remedy that problem and will endeavour to make it much better when posting the finished cards.
The Wolverine
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I've been viewing these forums as a guest for a while. I'm not a pool ball collector but felt compelled to sign up just to comment on this particular thread, which I have read from start to finish.
As has been mentioned several times already, this is way the best thing on AZB. For ten years now collectors have been posting about their hobby and helping others out in a really friendly manner. And it is often very interesting, even to non collectors like me. I don't think there has been a single argument in 3000 replies over a decade! I hope everyone realizes how rare that is with forums like this. It is incredible. Congratulations AZB and congratulations Rubik Cube. You're a real asset to this site. Thank you.
As has been mentioned several times already, this is way the best thing on AZB. For ten years now collectors have been posting about their hobby and helping others out in a really friendly manner. And it is often very interesting, even to non collectors like me. I don't think there has been a single argument in 3000 replies over a decade! I hope everyone realizes how rare that is with forums like this. It is incredible. Congratulations AZB and congratulations Rubik Cube. You're a real asset to this site. Thank you.
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The Wolverine
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I would also buy a copy of the coffee table book to give to my son.
Thank you so very much for joining AZB to offer such kind words of encouragement, Wolverine. It really is sincerely appreciated and makes everything worthwhile.
Best wishes.
Best wishes.
The Wolverine
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You're very welcome Rubik. And you fully deserve the praise. Your knowledge and good humor over all these years sets an example to us all.
And your collection is amazing. Could I ask its value please?
And your collection is amazing. Could I ask its value please?
ChefHazmat
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These info cards are absolutely beautiful Rubik, and are a wealth of knowledge for such a niche hobby.
Wolverine: I saw your question about the value of my collection last night, dear chap. Forgive me for rather a tardy response, but it was quite a tough one to answer.
I’ve been collecting since the 1970s and currently have fifty-four pool ball sets with me here in England, plus five others awaiting pick up from a friend’s home in America. My collection is therefore quite modest in size, especially considering its longevity, but I flatter myself in thinking it includes some of the rarest and most desirable examples.
It is priceless to me because it doesn’t merely represent monetary value, but rather memories of where in the world I found a particular set, who gave it to me, the fascinating story behind it, or even just the thrill of hunting and successfully acquiring something prestigious like a Romanique or a Raschig.
All that personal sentimentality noted, if the sets were listed individually in auction they might perhaps be expected to return about $35,000 based on most recent sale prices. I would like to think the collection as a whole, however, should be worth more than the sum of its parts purely because of all the hard work it took to gather together. I don’t think I could ever sell, though, because it means too much to me.
Chef: It is always wonderful to welcome a new name to the thread. And thank you so much for taking the time to offer such kind words of encouragement… they are very much appreciated indeed.
Best wishes and happy collecting for 2026.
RC.
I’ve been collecting since the 1970s and currently have fifty-four pool ball sets with me here in England, plus five others awaiting pick up from a friend’s home in America. My collection is therefore quite modest in size, especially considering its longevity, but I flatter myself in thinking it includes some of the rarest and most desirable examples.
It is priceless to me because it doesn’t merely represent monetary value, but rather memories of where in the world I found a particular set, who gave it to me, the fascinating story behind it, or even just the thrill of hunting and successfully acquiring something prestigious like a Romanique or a Raschig.
All that personal sentimentality noted, if the sets were listed individually in auction they might perhaps be expected to return about $35,000 based on most recent sale prices. I would like to think the collection as a whole, however, should be worth more than the sum of its parts purely because of all the hard work it took to gather together. I don’t think I could ever sell, though, because it means too much to me.
Chef: It is always wonderful to welcome a new name to the thread. And thank you so much for taking the time to offer such kind words of encouragement… they are very much appreciated indeed.
Best wishes and happy collecting for 2026.
RC.
The Wolverine
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Thanks for that great reply about value Rubik. And really sorry if it's considered a rude question, I meant no offence at all.
You’re very welcome, Mr W.
It wasn’t a rude question at all, dear fellow. I enjoyed thinking about it.
It wasn’t a rude question at all, dear fellow. I enjoyed thinking about it.
Hard Knock Cues
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You just never know where you might find a set of balls. I found these today at my local habitat reuse store. I gave them a quick clean. They look pretty good, although there is some staining on the whites of the high numbers, especially the other side you don't see 
I have a little more work to do but needed to show off my find.
All in all, I am very happy to add a different style of Aramith crown standards to my collection. It also may be one of the cheapest ball sets I have bought, at a low, low cost of
$20 
I have a little more work to do but needed to show off my find.All in all, I am very happy to add a different style of Aramith crown standards to my collection. It also may be one of the cheapest ball sets I have bought, at a low, low cost of
The Wolverine
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I like them. Just a simple classic style. And 20 bucks is a steal. Congratulations.
The Wolverine
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I wonder why the 9 is underlined but not the 6.
Looks like mixed sets white # black # ?