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Posted By: barrysloate

To Sean- I actually think this has been an interesting thread. Clearly the Mr. X label is unusual to say the least and it is just elicting many opinions from people like myself who are baffled by it. And to TJ, and I'm not sure I know you, I don't think you are being attacked; however, whatever you hoped to achieve with the Mr. X label doesn't quite seem to be catching on, and I'm not even certain of its promotional value. In what way does it help you sell the collection? I'll say it again, it tells the buyer absolutely nothing. And what's the big secret? If people knew who owned this collection, that might help sell it. As it is, I'd say it neither helps nor hurts. I might also chime in and add the hobby may suffer from overpromotion. For all the good Alan Rosen may or may not have done for this industry, he's turned his business into a three-ring circus and I don't believe everyone is fond of that. I would venture there are many who would much prefer a lower key approach to the hobby.