The World According to Mr. Mint

[Peter_Spaeth]

In further context that is over $12,000 per DAY.

[Duluth Eskimo]

That's chump change, just ask him. It always used to make me laugh out loud when I would see people approach his booth back in the day and ask for his autograph. Whether it was his book or on one of the many trinkets he used to hand out. In full disclosure, I buy and sell autographs, but seriously a baseball card dealer? Jason

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

It always used to make me laugh out loud when I would see people approach his booth back in the day and ask for his autograph. Whether it was his book or on one of the many trinkets he used to hand out. In full disclosure, I buy and sell autographs, but seriously a baseball card dealer? Jason

Hey, you never know. Seriously, there may come a time when people will want to break out into various - I don't know if this is an appropriate word - "fringe" aspects of sports and sports memorabilia. Don West, the former Shop At Home pitchman, actually has his own autographed cards from his post-SAH career as a TNA Wrestling announcer, but I was interested in them because of his SAH notoriety.

If there are people who want Alan Rosen's autograph, and he's willing to give it to them (for free), more power to 'em. On the other hand, I can understand how seeking out a dealer's autograph can be seen as silly, and just as I stand up for those who might want to get such an autograph, I also respect the opinions of those who wouldn't add them to their collections even if the dealers paid them.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by Gary Dunaier

Hey, you never know. Seriously, there may come a time when people will want to break out into various - I don't know if this is an appropriate word - "fringe" aspects of sports and sports memorabilia. Don West, the former Shop At Home pitchman, actually has his own autographed cards from his post-SAH career as a TNA Wrestling announcer, but I was interested in them because of his SAH notoriety.

If there are people who want Alan Rosen's autograph, and he's willing to give it to them (for free), more power to 'em. On the other hand, I can understand how seeking out a dealer's autograph can be seen as silly, and just as I stand up for those who might want to get such an autograph, I also respect the opinions of those who wouldn't add them to their collections even if the dealers paid them.

I hope Don West was a nice guy, cause Al Rosen was an a$$hole.

[bigfanNY]

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]

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[GaryPassamonte]

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

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by Gary Dunaier

Hey, you never know. Seriously, there may come a time when people will want to break out into various - I don't know if this is an appropriate word - "fringe" aspects of sports and sports memorabilia.
If there are people who want Alan Rosen's autograph, and he's willing to give it to them (for free), more power to 'em.

Well, the 2015 Allen & Ginter product could have his signature as a celebrity. This year they had Dr. James Andrews relic (tie?) cards included in their set, along with Chef Anthony Bourdain and Mallrats director Kevin Smith.

[insidethewrapper]

Last time I seen him was years ago in the Detroit area yelling at the Hotel Receptionist about his air conditioner not working and that he wanted a complete refund on his bill. He is like "a bully", which we try to teach our kids not to be. He does turn over his buys fast, inventory is not good. Cash flow is !

[GasHouseGang]

The main items I remember him actually selling to the public were the 1952 Topps high numbers. He ran full page ads in SCD selling those cards for weeks. That's definately something I wish I could have afforded to buy from him!

[Bocabirdman]

The claim is even more remarkable. He says he spent $150M/$5M a year/$12K a day. REA's $10M is prices realized, no? Mr. Mint claims that he spent that much. He obviously would have a large out-going dollar figure.

[Rich Klein]

Al used to publish his tax return (with the SSN blacked out, etc) in SCD each year to quell the people who doubted him. If he is not at $150MM spent over the years, I'll bet he's darned close.

Rich