He's a standout and very popular with the tourists. He'll wave to you to come to him and point to the box for you to stand on. Who wouldn't want to be photographed with Mr. Liberty, holding up the torch and being draped in the American flag?
Until you step down and he points to the cash box... you discover in small type... "$3 Picture."
What he's doing is fine and dandy, he even has his "Certificate of Authority" by the "New York State Department of Taxation and Finance" posted. So if it's a legitimate business, how about putting the price in larger type on the front of the box. Think he'll get as many marks? I doubt. I'll leave it up to you to decide if he's hustling the public or not.
Location: 5th Avenue & 60th Street (New York)
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