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mudflap02 said:

He is one hundred zillion percent in it for the money. He doesnt collect, he doesnt hold anything.

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I am by no means a Mr. Mint apologist, but I don't think Rosen has ever implied that he's a collector, and there's nothing wrong with flipping cards for a living if you can make enough money doing it. Think of Mr. Mint like a used car dealership. I have had a number of cards that I absolutely loved for one reason or another, but to professionals, sentimental value means nothing. As Jack King Jr. of Jack King Chevrolet in downnnnntown Tyler used to say in his ads, "It's just steel and glass with a little bit of plastic, and we're not in love with anything." To some of us, cards mean a lot, but to others, they are just little cardboard strips with pictures of men on them, some of which can be sold to a buyer at a significantly higher price than what it cost to acquire. Don't fault the man for trying to make a living. If you want to call him a jerk with no social skills, that's fine too, just have some sort of personal experience to back your claim up. There are a few great dealers in this business, and a lot more scum-of-the-earth types. I don't know what it is that attracts this type of person to the hobby, but there are tons of 'em.

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justinmandawg said:

Wasn't there a post about him being close to bankruptcy a few months ago?

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Marro said:

When Rosen was on t.v shows in the early and mid 80's. He introduced a lot of people to the hobby. Also introduced them to something called a "quick buck". But his real reason for fame was his huge unopened wax find in the 80's. The key to being a dealer is to make money from your cards. What is the point of paying 145 bucks for a card that sells for 147 on ebay? Any dealer is gonna low ball you to make money, Thats the point of it. Rosen just does it with a lil more crass than others. He is gonna pay ya what he wants and thats the end of it. Most of the time he has cards sold, Before he has them. Customers of his give him want lists and he pursues them. One reason, i hate doing shows is when someone tells me what a card sells on ebay. Then they tell me thats what they need on it. Sell it on ebay if thats what you need. Because, I need to make a profit.

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sportscardtheory said:

Marro said:

When Rosen was on t.v shows in the early and mid 80's. He introduced a lot of people to the hobby. Also introduced them to something called a "quick buck". But his real reason for fame was his huge unopened wax find in the 80's. The key to being a dealer is to make money from your cards. What is the point of paying 145 bucks for a card that sells for 147 on ebay? Any dealer is gonna low ball you to make money, Thats the point of it. Rosen just does it with a lil more crass than others. He is gonna pay ya what he wants and thats the end of it. Most of the time he has cards sold, Before he has them. Customers of his give him want lists and he pursues them. One reason, i hate doing shows is when someone tells me what a card sells on ebay. Then they tell me thats what they need on it. Sell it on ebay if thats what you need. Because, I need to make a profit.

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With the advent of the internet, his services are no longer needed. If only people weren't lazy. Imagine what the people who sold to him would be able to get on eBay for their stuff???

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Marro said:

When Rosen was on t.v shows in the early and mid 80's. He introduced a lot of people to the hobby. Also introduced them to something called a "quick buck". But his real reason for fame was his huge unopened wax find in the 80's. The key to being a dealer is to make money from your cards. What is the point of paying 145 bucks for a card that sells for 147 on ebay? Any dealer is gonna low ball you to make money, Thats the point of it. Rosen just does it with a lil more crass than others. He is gonna pay ya what he wants and thats the end of it. Most of the time he has cards sold, Before he has them. Customers of his give him want lists and he pursues them. One reason, i hate doing shows is when someone tells me what a card sells on ebay. Then they tell me thats what they need on it. Sell it on ebay if thats what you need. Because, I need to make a profit.

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LaneyB said:

Marro said:

When Rosen was on t.v shows in the early and mid 80's. He introduced a lot of people to the hobby. Also introduced them to something called a "quick buck". But his real reason for fame was his huge unopened wax find in the 80's. The key to being a dealer is to make money from your cards. What is the point of paying 145 bucks for a card that sells for 147 on ebay? Any dealer is gonna low ball you to make money, Thats the point of it. Rosen just does it with a lil more crass than others. He is gonna pay ya what he wants and thats the end of it. Most of the time he has cards sold, Before he has them. Customers of his give him want lists and he pursues them. One reason, i hate doing shows is when someone tells me what a card sells on ebay. Then they tell me thats what they need on it. Sell it on ebay if thats what you need. Because, I need to make a profit.

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What was his big unopened wax find of the 80's?

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NYCrulesU said:

LaneyB said:

Marro said:

When Rosen was on t.v shows in the early and mid 80's. He introduced a lot of people to the hobby. Also introduced them to something called a "quick buck". But his real reason for fame was his huge unopened wax find in the 80's. The key to being a dealer is to make money from your cards. What is the point of paying 145 bucks for a card that sells for 147 on ebay? Any dealer is gonna low ball you to make money, Thats the point of it. Rosen just does it with a lil more crass than others. He is gonna pay ya what he wants and thats the end of it. Most of the time he has cards sold, Before he has them. Customers of his give him want lists and he pursues them. One reason, i hate doing shows is when someone tells me what a card sells on ebay. Then they tell me thats what they need on it. Sell it on ebay if thats what you need. Because, I need to make a profit.

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What was his big unopened wax find of the 80's?

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I thought I heard it was 52 Topps wax. I'm sure someone more knowledgable could confirm or deny this.

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NYCrulesU said:

LaneyB said:

Marro said:

When Rosen was on t.v shows in the early and mid 80's. He introduced a lot of people to the hobby. Also introduced them to something called a "quick buck". But his real reason for fame was his huge unopened wax find in the 80's. The key to being a dealer is to make money from your cards. What is the point of paying 145 bucks for a card that sells for 147 on ebay? Any dealer is gonna low ball you to make money, Thats the point of it. Rosen just does it with a lil more crass than others. He is gonna pay ya what he wants and thats the end of it. Most of the time he has cards sold, Before he has them. Customers of his give him want lists and he pursues them. One reason, i hate doing shows is when someone tells me what a card sells on ebay. Then they tell me thats what they need on it. Sell it on ebay if thats what you need. Because, I need to make a profit.

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What was his big unopened wax find of the 80's?

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I thought I heard it was 52 Topps wax. I'm sure someone more knowledgable could confirm or deny this.

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porcello94 said:

NYCrulesU said:

LaneyB said:

Marro said:

When Rosen was on t.v shows in the early and mid 80's. He introduced a lot of people to the hobby. Also introduced them to something called a "quick buck". But his real reason for fame was his huge unopened wax find in the 80's. The key to being a dealer is to make money from your cards. What is the point of paying 145 bucks for a card that sells for 147 on ebay? Any dealer is gonna low ball you to make money, Thats the point of it. Rosen just does it with a lil more crass than others. He is gonna pay ya what he wants and thats the end of it. Most of the time he has cards sold, Before he has them. Customers of his give him want lists and he pursues them. One reason, i hate doing shows is when someone tells me what a card sells on ebay. Then they tell me thats what they need on it. Sell it on ebay if thats what you need. Because, I need to make a profit.

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What was his big unopened wax find of the 80's?

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I thought I heard it was 52 Topps wax. I'm sure someone more knowledgable could confirm or deny this.

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I THINK the story was he bought a ton of cases from a mom and pop shop and pulled a bunch of mantles

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