Mr. Mint got his

[011873]

A few weeks ago there was a post about a Newspaper story where Mr. Mint went off about how he was "screwed" by the White Plains show promoters.

Well, he was set up at the coin show this past weekend which was in the same building as the WP card show and the promoters went after him.

I didnt see it but was told that they went into him bad and that 90 percent of Rosen's story was a lie.

If anyone knows what went down please shed some light.

 

[A_Pharis]

I'm lost. I'd love to hear the full details on how he was screwed and what happened next.

 

[mburgin]

this man could never get screwed as much as he has screwed over people in this hobby!

 

[Rickzcards]

this man could never get screwed as much as he has screwed over people in this hobby!

For starters you would need a fist the size of Texas to insert in a uncomfortable place. That would be a decent beginning.

 

[011873]

This was the topic, couldnt link it sorry

Mr.Mint....NY Daily News s-l-o-w news day!

 

[Austin]

Here's the original story:

Revenge is Mr. Mint's condition to attend memorabilia show
BY Nicholas Hirshon
DAILY NEWS WRITER

Friday, November 13th 2009, 4:00 AM

No more Mr. Nice Guy from Alan (Mr. Mint) Rosen.

The celebrated baseball card dealer - who became so disenchanted with industry "greed" that he hasn't visited a New York City sports show in nearly a decade - is returning for revenge.

Rosen, once dubbed the "King of Cards" by Sports Illustrated, admitted he signed up for a memorabilia show in Queens this weekend to get back at a rival promoter who he claims reneged on a deal.

"That's the main reason I'm doing this show, to rub a little salt," Rosen said of his feud with promoter Jim Ryan, who runs competing conventions in Nassau and Westchester counties.

The 64-year-old Rosen, nicknamed Mr. Mint after his quest for cards in mint condition, contends Ryan promised him a prime spot at a convention four years ago, only to dump him near the back.

Rosen, among the hobby's best-known faces, said he took offense and left the show when Ryan refused to honor their pact.

"I'd love to see that guy get crushed," said Rosen, whose likeness is printed on baseballs that he autographs. "He deserves to get smacked in the head."

Ryan, reached by e-mail, declined to comment.

Promoter Joe Coppa, who inked Rosen for this weekend's show at Queens College in Flushing, said Mr. Mint automatically boosts the expo's profile.

The eccentric New Jersey dealer became legendary for lugging cash-lined suitcases to collectors' homes to buy their entire stock.

Sports Illustrated labeled him the "Duke of Dough" in 1988, citing his emergence "as a figure of near mythic proportions in a world suddenly gone mad over soaring baseball card prices."

"He's a godsend in the industry," Coppa said. He added he is mulling a lawsuit against Ryan for "illegal restraint of trade," charging Ryan refused to let him solicit dealers at Ryan's conventions.

Ryan also declined comment on Coppa's accusation.

 

[Rudzud]

i too would like to hear more.

 

[justinmandawg]

Al Rosen can choke on my nutsack.

 

[rsmath]

wow, didn't know he has likeness baseballs that he autographs.

What does he charge? $2,000 per?

If it wasn't for vintage's popularity, he'd probably be out of the hobby unless he adapted to a liking of modern shiny things.

 

[LaneyB]

Here's the original story:

Is the guy on the right going for a Bill Murray in Kingpin look?

 

[XdanX]

the picture is cracking me up.

 

[sportscardtheory]

Mr. Mint comes off as a giant freaking baby in this matter.

 

[righteousmike]

"He's a godsend in the industry," Coppa said

Godsend really?

 

[Mighty Bombjack]

I love how the article says Rosen became disenchanted with hobby greed.

It must be so hard for a deep-hearted and generous true collector like him to watch this hobby become about buying and selling alone.

 

[nyc3]

A few weeks ago there was a post about a Newspaper story where Mr. Mint went off about how he was "screwed" by the White Plains show promoters.

Well, he was set up at the coin show this past weekend which was in the same building as the WP card show and the promoters went after him.

I didnt see it but was told that they went into him bad and that 90 percent of Rosen's story was a lie.

If anyone knows what went down please shed some light.

Ummm dude you are the one who posted this from what you where told. So tell us what you where told, unless the conversation was like "hey they went at mr mint" and you said "ok I will go home and see what happened".

 

[sebpoo]

I love how the article says Rosen became disenchanted with hobby greed.

It must be so hard for a deep-hearted and generous true collector like him to watch this hobby become about buying and selling alone.

You have been thanked :lol:

 

[jflan702]

I have my own opinion of him, but I am curious. Have ANY of you actually spoken to him, or dealt with him? If you have, what was it for? Did you do the deal and take the $$ or laugh at him and walk away?

Just curious, no flaming me please. I'd just like to hear a first hand experience rather than "I read it here or heard it from so-and-so".

 

[AKT74]

I have my own opinion of him, but I am curious. Have ANY of you actually spoken to him, or dealt with him? If you have, what was it for? Did you do the deal and take the $$ or laugh at him and walk away?

Just curious, no flaming me please. I'd just like to hear a first hand experience rather than "I read it here or heard it from so-and-so".

I have dealt with him a number of times, on both sides of the deal. I have never had a bad experience. We have not come to terms on a couple deals, but that is to be expected. I never understood the dislike towards someone that I am sure most of these posters have never met, let alone had a transaction with. Yes he can be a little cocky to strangers, but you can't imagine how many time wasters he has to deal with.

Again we all have a right to our own opinions (as long as that opinion is not based on hearsay).

 

[justinmandawg]

I have my own opinion of him, but I am curious. Have ANY of you actually spoken to him, or dealt with him? If you have, what was it for? Did you do the deal and take the $$ or laugh at him and walk away?

Just curious, no flaming me please. I'd just like to hear a first hand experience rather than "I read it here or heard it from so-and-so".

I have dealt with him a number of times, on both sides of the deal. I have never had a bad experience. We have not come to terms on a couple deals, but that is to be expected. I never understood the dislike towards someone that I am sure most of these posters have never met, let alone had a transaction with. Yes he can be a little cocky to strangers, but you can't imagine how many time wasters he has to deal with.

Again we all have a right to our own opinions (as long as that opinion is not based on hearsay).

He treats people and their cards like crap. He is no better than a used car salesman. I've never met him in person. Then again I've never met a lot of people that are ********. I turned a collector his direction in the late 80's because as a kid I didn't have the money to purchase it. He got completely taken.

 

[1995BBRefractorGuy]

I have my own opinion of him, but I am curious. Have ANY of you actually spoken to him, or dealt with him? If you have, what was it for? Did you do the deal and take the $$ or laugh at him and walk away?

Just curious, no flaming me please. I'd just like to hear a first hand experience rather than "I read it here or heard it from so-and-so".

I have dealt with him a number of times, on both sides of the deal. I have never had a bad experience. We have not come to terms on a couple deals, but that is to be expected. I never understood the dislike towards someone that I am sure most of these posters have never met, let alone had a transaction with. Yes he can be a little cocky to strangers, but you can't imagine how many time wasters he has to deal with.

Again we all have a right to our own opinions (as long as that opinion is not based on hearsay).

He attempts to be the "I pay top dollar" guy when in reality he just sells to the guys who pay top dollar and is a jerk to people he buys from.