Looking for The Times 03/Jan/2009 Newspaper to purchase

[The Sceptical Chymist]

So this is just the NY Times from this date that's so collectible,  right?  Interesting.   I didn't know it had become such a keepsake, though I think the asking prices that I've seen here are outrageous.

[TheButterZone]

I'll believe it when I see proof of solvency from a supposed buyer! For all the times I've seen people "looking to buy" one, nobody ever actually goes ahead and does it.

HAHA, hence my template addition:

Please PM, IM (links under my QR code avatar), text 619-393-2253, or IRC me. Don't, if you won't prove that you have enough funds to pay immediately.

[nubbins]

So this is just the NY Times from this date that's so collectible,  right?  Interesting.   I didn't know it had become such a keepsake, though I think the asking prices that I've seen here are outrageous.

No, it's the Times of London from that date, and the headline is embedded in the Genesis block.

TBZ, does it work? 

[TheButterZone]

TBZ, does it work? 

Nope, pretty much right away, someone PMed to waste my time.

[astrocity1981]

I was interested and actually paid 80 dollars for one on historic newspapers they said it was in stock, but got a refund after a week claiming they had made an error and sold out. I tracked a guy who was selling one but wanted 10 BTC. I offered half that and got no response. I don't think I want it anymore. Lost a bunch of valuable comics  in a flood don't wanna go through that again.

[Fortify]

Funny things, these newspapers.

I'm interested in purchasing another copy; I know what they're worth (although apparently nobody else does), and most of you can probably make a reasonable estimation as to my ability to actually follow through on an offer once I've made it.

Best of luck to all who seek these acidic, rapidly decaying items!

I think everyone can see how valuable this newspaper has become and it's only going to get harder to attain as time goes on. It's a sellers market for this item at the moment and demand is far outstripping available supply.

I'll believe it when I see proof of solvency from a supposed buyer! For all the times I've seen people "looking to buy" one, nobody ever actually goes ahead and does it.

As you can see, even if you want to buy one of these, nobody can even find a seller. From the looks of it the floor price for one of these is 5-10 BTC which is extraordinary in itself for what is effectively only a front page that will probably be framed. Really, they are only going to get more expensive as time goes on and more rich people join the bitcoin gravy train. I wonder what the copyright length is one a physical object like that, if someone could make copies or artwork out of it..

[nubbins]

As you can see, even if you want to buy one of these, nobody can even find a seller. From the looks of it the floor price for one of these is 5-10 BTC which is extraordinary in itself for what is effectively only a front page that will probably be framed. Really, they are only going to get more expensive as time goes on and more rich people join the bitcoin gravy train. I wonder what the copyright length is one a physical object like that, if someone could make copies or artwork out of it..

Sounds like Fortify has himself a copy.

[gentlemand]

If you check the date either side of that day on the newspaper sale sites there's no shortage of availability for the times. Looks like some speculators have hoovered them all up. I'll just print myself up a t shirt for peanuts instead.

[nubbins]

Anyone hear from OP?

I tracked down a copy for him but he ghosted me.

Yet another "buyer"... 

[TheButterZone]

Tell "buyers" they can either put BTC in escrow until you find one to sell, or fuck off.

[Quickseller]

Anyone hear from OP?

I tracked down a copy for him but he ghosted me.

Yet another "buyer"... 

What is your seller wanting to sell it for?