Broadway Rick Kohl has passed away

[Fred]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

....Regardless of what he did in life, anytime someone passes away and loved ones are left it is a day we should recognize the good that exists in everyone.

+1

Well said.

[Rich Klein]

Had various issues with Broadway Rick

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/3078735/#.UqJ87q_naM8

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=64583

Regards
Rich

P.S. I never had any dealings with Rick, but heard plenty over the years. However, since he is gone and not able to defend himself, you give your condolonces to the family and move on

[forazzurri2axz]

I was IN NO WAY referring to Rick when I said I wish he died...I have had no personal knowledge or experience with his honety etc...I was saying that if someone cheated me , was a fraud liar etc I would wish they died and wouldn't care one bit about condolences for the family. I was objecting to all the condolences by so many people here on Net 54 when in the past so many here blasted him every time there was a post about him

I have been cheated terribly in the past by a few individuals and damn right , the world will be a better place when they die.

telling it like I see it
Bill

[Exhibitman]

Bill. I am in 100% agreement with you. The man was a crook: he shilled auctions [admittedly, once he got caught] and preyed on elderly HOFers. Did I wish him dead? No. But will I pretend I give a rat's @$$ about his death? No. I also do not plan to offer condolences if Bill Mastro gets shanked in the prison shower.

As for there being good in everyone, that is Pollyannaish nonsense. The prisons are full of human cockroaches who have been nothing but a plague on society and world history is replete with villains who should have been smothered in their cribs as babies.

[nolemmings]

I did not know the man personally, although I bought cards from him over the years, as recently as a month or so ago.

I know he caused offense and injury to others, as have we all. It seems likely he also did some good in this world, for some people anyway. If not, that makes me sad rather than angry.

I will not judge him, and had he cheated me, I would like to think I would have forgiven him, at least now. My condolences to those who mourn him, and may he rest in peace.

[Ladder7]

Isn't this the doosh that scammed away Monte Irvin's HOF plaque?.. I'm atheist, so unconcerned about goin to Hell or being slandered as I decompose

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Ladder7

Isn't this the doosh that scammed away Monte Irvin's HOF plaque?.. I'm atheist, so unconcerned about goin to Hell or being slandered as I decompose

Yes and ditto. Besides I'm not afraid of going to Hell; I've been married for 18 years. Hell would be like Club Med.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Ladder7

Isn't this the doosh that scammed away Monte Irvin's HOF plaque?.. I'm atheist, so unconcerned about goin to Hell or being slandered as I decompose

Maybe Rick will get lucky and God doesn't hate fraudsters?

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Ladder7

Isn't this the doosh that scammed away Monte Irvin's HOF plaque?.. I'm atheist, so unconcerned about going to Hell or being slandered as I decompose

I never dealt with him that I remember, but agree that there is nothing wrong with bad mouthing the dead, if they deserve it.

If there is a god, then he / she / it killed him, so why would they complain about anybody being happy about it?

Doug

[Wildfireschulte]

I remember seeing Rick at the large Chicago shows and the National. He was a super salesman with lots of lights and glitz. He always had one or two hot gals working his table - could have been wife or employee, but but speculation was always surrounding possible new girlfriend. We set up across the isle from Strike Zone at one National and had a great view the whole weekend.

Worth noting that VCBC subscribers rated Broadway Rick as the number #75 dealer of the 81 that were rated in Purdy's 2004 very unscientific survey (Barry Sloate was ranked #33) - which is sort of a testament to Rick tactics. Strike Zone was also at the bottom of the 1997 survey. Interesting to see that top auction house in both surveys was Bill Mastro - so much for surveys.

[brianp-beme]

I find it more interesting that Mark MaCrae was at the top of the list, and would still be at the top of a similar list 17 years later.

My one transaction with Broadway was a very satisfactory one for me...a larger lot of Zeenuts with some incredibly nice surprises not advertised in the group. Rest in peace Rick, and for the rest of us, move along and do the right thing.

Brian

[barrysloate]

#33....whew, tough crowd.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

I find it more interesting that Mark MaCrae was at the top of the list, and would still be at the top of a similar list 17 years later.

Absolutely agree, Mark is one of the best dealers out there and a heck of a nice guy to boot! He's been a great help with our start-up SoCal show. Not to mention he sold me one of my holy grail cards: