The World According to Mr. Mint

bigfanNY · #1 08-25-2014, 02:32 PM

I have bought material from Al Rosen I have sold to Al Rosen and I have Cosigned to his auctions. Examples bought an 1871 Boston Program, a Lone star type. Being from NJ I set up next to Mr. Rosen at a small show in the 70's. I was half his age and he treated me like an equal he had questions and opinions like anyone else coming into the hobby at that time.
He was always drawn to Rare cards and had a knack for finding them that is unparalleled. NOTHING but respect for Al Rosen he has helped this hobby and done very well for himself. My only negative memory of Al is me still kicking myself for not saying yes when he asked me if I wanted a 61 Dice game May's for $100. I walked around room came back to his table to buy it and it was sold. (gonna have to let that go one of these days). And I have never know him to tell anything but the truth.
Jonathan Sterling

chris6net · #2 08-25-2014, 02:53 PM

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GaryPassamonte · #3 08-25-2014, 03:16 PM

Jonathan-What is an 1871 Boston program? I'd like to see an image.

rdwyer · #4 08-25-2014, 03:38 PM

Better question: Out of that 150 million dollars, how much did he low ball his customers? $149 million?

ksabet · #5 08-25-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rdwyer

Better question: Out of that 150 million dollars, how much did he low ball his customers? $149 million?

I am not sure why this is a bad thing. No one has to sell to him, if he makes an offer and people sell then it is on them. Obviously he is doing something right.

I don't like the guy in fact I think he is pretty despicable in his practices but every seller attempts to purchase items for as low as possible. Basic economics.

ullmandds · #6 08-25-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ksabet

I am not sure why this is a bad thing. No one has to sell to him, if he makes an offer and people sell then it is on them. Obviously he is doing something right.

I don't like the guy in fact I think he is pretty despicable in his practices but every seller attempts to purchase items for as low as possible. Basic economics.

+1...this is what any and every successful dealer does.

sago · #7 08-25-2014, 04:37 PM

He used to sell many of his items to Brian Morris and Paul Lewicki. Someone told me that Joe Esposito is the main recipient of his current finds.

As far as him always telling the truth, I beg to differ. Getting his start by getting (stealing)Drakes Cakes sets out the backdoor of the factory, and being backed on the huge Post and Jello card find, I believe by Stephen Juskewycz, are very different than the trust fund story he enjoys telling.

D@v1d davls

tschock · #8 08-25-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ullmandds

+1...this is what any and every successful dealer does.

Yeah, and from some of the OBO stories I've heard here, what some 'collectors' do as well.

(Not directed at Pete, just a general comment)

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