Edward Larsen
“When the economy was good, I was doing 800 every two weeks,” Ed reminds us. “Now I’m only doing 600.”
Unfortunately, Ed doesn’t see any signs that the economy is improving, based on his experience hitting the streets nearly every day. “I think it’s going to get worse and worse,” he laments.
Despite his worries about his financial situation and his health—Ed suffers from cancer and other medical conditions, such as Crohn’s Disease and colitis—he remains extremely personable. Ed is a role model of sorts among his fellow vendors, and he comments that the respect they feel for him is mutual: “I’ve gotten to meet and know some decent vendors,” Ed reflects.
Ed learned his trade as a newspaper vendor rapidly, evident as he describes how he got involved with Spare Change. “One day I came in and they gave me 10 free papers for signing up. I came back an hour later after selling them all and bought 25 more.”
Ed has sold Spare Change in a variety of locations around Boston, starting outside of Massachusetts General Hospital, then moving to North Station. He is currently deeply entrenched in his current spot at Longwood Medical Center, where he has been for several years. Ed has relationships with many of his customers, and they are extremely loyal to him. A natural salesman and self-described capitalist, Mr. Larsen has made newspaper vending a true entrepreneurial endeavor—he has even taken Spare Change on the road with success, selling the paper in New York City when visiting his brothers there.
Have you had the pleasure of meeting Ed? If so, share your experiences below. If not, meet him at Longwood. Ed will relish the chance to get to know you—and he’ll probably turn you into a regular customer!
Edward Larsen has been selling Spare Change News for about the last 8 years, and is currently one of the top vendors. Still, while Ed’s sales numbers remain high he is quick to state that things have been better.
“When the economy was good, I was doing 800 every two weeks,” Ed reminds us.
Unfortunately, Ed doesn’t see any signs that the economy is improving, based on his experience hitting the streets nearly every day. “I think it’s going to get worse and worse,” he laments.
Despite his worries about his financial situation and his health—Ed suffers from cancer and other medical conditions, such as Crohn’s Disease and colitis—he remains extremely personable. Ed is a role model of sorts among his fellow vendors, and he comments that the respect they feel for him is mutual: “I’ve gotten to meet and know some decent vendors,” Ed reflects.
Ed learned his trade as a newspaper vendor rapidly, evident as he describes how he got involved with Spare Change. “One day I came in and they gave me 10 free papers for signing up. I came back an hour later after selling them all and bought 25 more.”
Ed has sold Spare Change in a variety of locations around Boston, starting outside of Massachusetts General Hospital, then moving to North Station. He is currently deeply entrenched in his current spot at Longwood Medical Center, where he has been for several years. Ed has relationships with many of his customers, and they are extremely loyal to him. A natural salesman and self-described capitalist, Mr. Larsen has made newspaper vending a true entrepreneurial endeavor—he has even taken Spare Change on the road with success, selling the paper in New York City when visiting his brothers there.
Have you had the pleasure of meeting Ed? If so, share your experiences below. If not, meet him at Longwood. Ed will relish the chance to get to know you—and he’ll probably turn you into a regular customer!
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One Of My Favorite People In The World
Ed, you are truly one of the most amazing people that I have ever met !!! You have a heart of purest gold and you stint not in doing whatever you can to make things better no matter what hand you have been dealt. I learned a lot working and talking with you. You made my days bearable with your loving insanity. Spare Change is Blessed for having you among its ranks.If you ever visit NYC you can hang out at my place for sure ... this invite goes out to You, Greg and, Jimmy. You guys deserve much respect. Unending Kudos, Tim
Hi Ed! I've been buying
Hi Ed! I've been buying papers from you for a few years now. You do such a wonderful job. It's such a pleasure to see you on my way to and from work. Rain, sleet, snow, or beautiful sunshine, you're always there with a polite smile, greeting, and an offer to purchase Spare Change.
Thanks for your hard work. I'm so glad you are part of our neighborhood.
Happy Birthday Ed
Hi Ed. I also admire your work ethic. I think of you, and describe you as "my Spare Change guy". I know yesterday was your birthday and hope it was wonderful. Thanks for the cheerful greetings and for making my day!
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Edward, I justed moved to the
Edward, I justed moved to the neighborhood. Having a good morning, stay warm, stay dry should be how every human being should treat each other. You bring back the humanity in all of us. Now, I always look to see if you are on the corner and get disappointed when I don't see you. A lot of times I would love to support "Spare Change" with spare change (I don't always have a dollar bill on me). Would it be possible to have a jar so that 'spare change' from my wallet, pocket could be dropped in it? I save change at home and it can really add up.
God Bless You Edward !
Yvonne
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