Mr. Mint/Chicago Sun-Times Show
TheThrill22
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For those of you who will be attending the Sun-Times show in Chicago this weekend, please give Mr. Mint the "you're number one" sign. Feel free to use a digit other than your index finger. I would do it again myself this year, but I will be out of town. However, I am looking forward to the show in Chicago in November. He will be easy to find, the first booth across from where you come in.
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Mr. Mint was at the Ft. Wash show on Sunday though. Fake tan and all... ridiculous
Don't mess with the Mintman - he's my idol!!!!
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Then there's the jealousy factor. Why does he always get to buy all the 52 Topps finds?!?!? Maybe because your average Joe Collector does't have hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash to make such a purchase?
My experience of him is that he's not unethical; he's just too full of himself.
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
To answer the original question, I'm going on Sunday more for the autographs.
I want to get Harmon Killebrew and Bob Feller.
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Overall, I believe he's done more good for the hobby than bad. He's networked himself in the mainstream media and because of that was able to aquire many collections and hoards that would probably still be undiscovered and because of this he's gotten many high grade cards into the hobby circulation. He and I are alike in that we both believe in the "quick flip school of dealing" - buying something at $X and selling it for $X+20-50% in a relatively short period of time and moving on looking for another deal. I get really turned off by the dealers who make some notable find or purchase and turn it into a travelling museum with marked up prices beyond the stratisphere.
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Very interesting reading.!!
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At shows, he could be a bit more affable but hell, I'm not marrying the guy! This is trite, but what he has forgotten, I will probably never know!
He acts like an inner circle guy like the athletes - what more would one expect.
His "annoying" SCD ads and his boorish self promotion is all part of the act that has made him one of the top used car(d)s saleman on the planet!!
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You hit the nail on the head
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<< <i>My brush with "Mr. Mint" was very short and not so sweet. I, too, was at a Strongsville (OH) card show where Mr. Mint was at the first table when you walked in. I had a 1984 Olympic Torch, Leather carrying case, Runner's Uniform, and Limited Edition 1984 Olympic Program for sale. Alan runs from behind his table and grabs my arm and asks me "What do you have there?" I show him my Olympic memorabilia and he ponders for a few moments and says "I'll give you $200 cash and $300 in trade." I say no thanks and gather my things. >>
I too brought a fairly large briefcase to a show he attended. When i entered with this briefcase, his eyes nearly jumped out of their sockets. As i walked by his table, he tried to get my attention with various cat calls and other endearing remarks. I ignored him, thinking that a mosquito or some sort of annoying insect was buzzing about my ear. As i was walking along the rows of tables, i hear this crashing sound behind me. I look back and i see this balding individual leaping over tables and dealers with several 100 dollars bills stuffed in his hands. He leapt over 5 tables, destroyed nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise (to which he quickly retorted that all of it was worthless in the first place) injuring several dealers and bewildered spectators. When he finally reached me, he non chalantly asked me what i had in my briefcase. I told him "stuff to sell." He pleaded with me to open the case and let him see what i have. I ignored him and walked away. His body odor and excessive panting was enough to drive any man to his grave. Relentlesly he followed me throughout the card show, attaching himself to my side and constantly pleading me to open my briefcase. Everytime i tried talked to another dealer, he would do this to my face:
Finally, i had enough. He was crawling at this point, attached to my left leg..salivating and whimpering. I opened my briefcase and in it was a complete PSA 10 set of 1953, 57 and 60 Topps, along with several items signed by Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Wilt Chamberlein and all members of the NHL hall of fame. I also had the original United States Constitution, the dead sea scrolls and the original document outlining the ten commandments handed to Moses from God himself.
After 30 seconds of perusing my items, he told me he will give me $30 for all of it. I was aghast at such arrogance and told him no. He said he will do me a favor and give me $40. I said no and he curtly told me that all of it was worthless anyway.
<< <i>It was funny reading that 2002 Mr Mint post.
<< <i>My brush with "Mr. Mint" was very short and not so sweet. I, too, was at a Strongsville (OH) card show where Mr. Mint was at the first table when you walked in. I had a 1984 Olympic Torch, Leather carrying case, Runner's Uniform, and Limited Edition 1984 Olympic Program for sale. Alan runs from behind his table and grabs my arm and asks me "What do you have there?" I show him my Olympic memorabilia and he ponders for a few moments and says "I'll give you $200 cash and $300 in trade." I say no thanks and gather my things. >>
I too brought a fairly large briefcase to a show he attended. When i entered with this briefcase, his eyes nearly jumped out of their sockets. As i walked by his table, he tried to get my attention with various cat calls and other endearing remarks. I ignored him, thinking that a mosquito or some sort of annoying insect was buzzing about my ear. As i was walking along the rows of tables, i hear this crashing sound behind me. I look back and i see this balding individual leaping over tables and dealers with several 100 dollars bills stuffed in his hands. He leapt over 5 tables, destroyed nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise (to which he quickly retorted that all of it was worthless in the first place) injuring several dealers and bewildered spectators. When he finally reached me, he non chalantly asked me what i had in my briefcase. I told him "stuff to sell." He pleaded with me to open the case and let him see what i have. I ignored him and walked away. His body odor and excessive panting was enough to drive any man to his grave. Relentlesly he followed me throughout the card show, attaching himself to my side and constantly pleading me to open my briefcase. Everytime i tried talked to another dealer, he would do this to my face:
Finally, i had enough. He was crawling at this point, attached to my left leg..salivating and whimpering. I opened my briefcase and in it was a complete PSA 10 set of 1953, 57 and 60 Topps, along with several items signed by Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Wilt Chamberlein and all members of the NHL hall of fame. I also had the original United States Constitution, the dead sea scrolls and the original document outlining the ten commandments handed to Moses from God himself.
After 30 seconds of perusing my items, he told me he will give me $30 for all of it. I was aghast at such arrogance and told him no. He said he will do me a favor and give me $40. I said no and he curtly told me that all of it was worthless anyway. >>
I am no fan of Mr Mint but your post proves you are an ass!
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What I never did found out though was the alledged mob connection. There was this wise guy that showed up at all of the SoCal shows that I attended or worked at. He was a young stud wearing all black with a tight fighting T-shirt. His name was Petracelli or something. I've heard he was the West Coast connection for Al but I also heard that they both were fronts for Kit Young.
"All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
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I am no fan of Mr Mint but your post proves you are an ass! >>
Actually found the story to be pretty entertaining.
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I am no fan of Mr Mint but your post proves you are an ass! >>
Actually found the story to be pretty entertaining. >>
So did I - it actually captures the hobby's perspective of him quite accurately. But PSAtan's story remains a classic.
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