Larry Frisch Cards..what happened ??

[Cooptown]

Larry's name recently came up on the PSA boards, and it jogged my memory of this thread.

When I was in Cooperstown this summer, I decided to photo document all of the places that my Dad and I used to go. I decided to track down the Fritsch museum. Ironically enough I had a hard time finding it. The trees had really grown in, so it covered a lot of the building. It was vacant, and as you can see from the reflection in the windows, they were using it as a parking lot that weekend. You can actually see me in the reflection as well.

[rocarroll]

Kind of OT but being from a small town in Georgia I didn't have many card shop options in the early to mid 80s so I always got a catalogue from Kit Young. I bought my t206 cards through him. I remember being a kid and loving when those came in the mail every few months

[Brian Van Horn]

It has been close to 20 years since I have bought a card from Fritsch. About 10 years ago I sold a 1940 Play Ball Berg to his son. Although I miss the catalogues, the person who knew how to run the business in my opinion, was the father.

[7nohitter]

Truly interesting thread...LOVE reading about how things were done back in the 'day.' No phone calls on Sunday, etc....good stuff.

[DHogan]

I remember the card shop Doloff had in Portsmouth NH in the early 90's. He had a sign on the wall of prices he would charge just to ask questions. I think it was $15.00 for 15 minutes of time. A big turn off when I wanted to buy. If I only knew then what I know now.

[obcbobd]

Originally Posted by DHogan

I remember the card shop Doloff had in Portsmouth NH in the early 90's. He had a sign on the wall of prices he would charge just to ask questions. I think it was $15.00 for 15 minutes of time. A big turn off when I wanted to buy. If I only knew then what I know now.

Wow, why not just have a sign saying "You're an idiot, spend your money elsewhere"

[frankbmd]

I'll gladly pay you $15 for 15 minutes of your time to learn your opinions. I will charge you $20 for 15 minutes of my time as I will share my thoughts as well. Let's talk.