Bookmark It: Genesis Block Newspaper - Collectibles Site

[BittBurger]

GENESIS BLOCK NEWSPAPER - COLLECTIBLES SITE

Hi all -

As many of you know, Satoshi put the "meaning behind Bitcoin" into a notation on the Genesis Block coinbase, quoting the cover story from the London Times:

"03 Jan 2009:  Chancellor on Brink of Second Bailout for Banks"

A website has been put together with the intent to present this important document.  Primarily to keep the public aware of the true meaning behind Bitcoin.  But also to track and document the only known copies of this newspaper, as it has become exceedingly rare, and is of such importance to collectors.

The site:  http://www.thetimes03jan2009.com

Right now the list of owners (near the bottom) contains only dummy information aside from their usernames.

To all current owners of The Genesis Block Newspaper (as I am now randomly deciding to call it), if you could find a way to reach me so that I can make sure your copy is mentioned on the site, I would appreciate that.  Of course privacy will be respected, but I will be populating the information for each known copy with the following, so if you can provide it, that will be helpful:

1)  How many copies do you have?
2)  Are you currently offering it for sale?
3)  When did you acquire it?
4)  Did you acquire it from any of the known people listed (see website)?
5)  What current value in USD to you ascribe to it?   (as BTC price changes day to day)
6)  How are you storing it?  (please be detailed)

If you previously owned a copy:

1)  What month / year did you sell it?
2)  Would you be able to put me in contact with whomever purchased it so I can get the above information?

To everyone:

If you know of anyone not listed on the site who has one (scroll to the bottom) can you let me know how to reach them?

Once again please bookmark the site as it will be carefully updated and accurate, depending upon the cooperation of other paper owners. Any information needing correction on the site - please slap me upside the head with it and I will make the change immediately.  

BittBurger
(BitttBurger - 3 t's on Reddit)

[digicoinuser]

Interesting idea if it's a site to gather information about that newspapers copies, I don't own one myself so I don't think I could contribute.  

I'm wondering if something is being produced to be sold here or is the actual collectibles site for sale?  

[BittBurger]

Sorry just getting the word out about the site.   Where it will list these collectibles.  

As far as I know, none of them are for sale at this time either.

Nothing being sold in this thread really.  

Just frustrated with random forum threads and not knowing exactly how many copies there were, out there.

[wheelz1200]

I tried like hell to find these in all the old newspaper sites and stores.  Might be interested in one, oneday.

[astrocity1981]

I tried to get my hands on this paper many times. Bitcoinfan87 owns a copy but does not want to sell and I know of  another seller but he wishes to stay anonymous. Nubbins had one last year but sold it with some casascius coins. I am still interested in buying if the price is right.

[coin@coin]

Oh wow I didn't think a newspaper would fetch such an amount of money. Crazy!

[monkeynuts]

I have had 2 come through my hands, and they have been impossible to replace. I probably bought the last ones from 'the usual outlets' for historical newspapers in the UK

I traded 1 with a buyer in the US, and sold another to a buyer in Canada

I am unsure that you will get too many people coming forward claiming current ownership. Equally it is impossible to state given how many will or wont come forward, how many copies are out there. Indeed, many will be in the hands of none bitcoiners, not realising the significance they have

I live in hope that I will 'stumble across one' but figure for those, they may not be in the pristine condition of a collectable copy. Still pretty unlikely it will happen.


edit : Just looked at your website

The US copy I traded, you have captured, and the buyer is listed there
The Canada copy I sold is not on your list (or at least the names listed, are not the names / nicks of the person I sold to)

[chronicsky]

I don't even know what people are talking about but from reading and site it seems pretty awesome. I didn't knew a Newspaper had his words so long ago when he started.

It sure is awesome and i would love to have one if anyone sells

[monkeynuts]

I don't even know what people are talking about but from reading and site it seems pretty awesome. I didn't knew a Newspaper had his words so long ago when he started.

It sure is awesome and i would love to have one if anyone sells

The newspaper headline words were used by Satoshi as part of the Genesis block. So it acts as a timestamp, and also it is assumed some form of motivation

So the newspaper didnt have his words, he used the newspapers :-)

[chronicsky]

I don't even know what people are talking about but from reading and site it seems pretty awesome. I didn't knew a Newspaper had his words so long ago when he started.

It sure is awesome and i would love to have one if anyone sells

The newspaper headline words were used by Satoshi as part of the Genesis block. So it acts as a timestamp, and also it is assumed some form of motivation

So the newspaper didnt have his words, he used the newspapers :-)

Oh! that makes sense

So the Newspaper is rare that's why , that is amazing..

[Rmcdermott927]

I never knew they were worth that, looks like someone is going to be going on a hunt for one.   I bet I have a few tricks up my sleeve.

[BittBurger]

The US copy I traded, you have captured, and the buyer is listed there
The Canada copy I sold is not on your list (or at least the names listed, are not the names / nicks of the person I sold to)

Thanks for the update on that.   It's just going to be fun I think to try and keep track of them.  My hope is that as the site gains some legitimacy and trust (ill do my best) the owners will come out of the woodwork.  

Most don't want their contact information published on the site, but I can always keep it on hand in case there are inquiries.  That would be the ultimate goal at least.  A conduit for contacting holders of the papers.  I'll send you a message regarding the Canadian individual just to hopefully make contact offline with them.

I never knew they were worth that, looks like someone is going to be going on a hunt for one.   I bet I have a few tricks up my sleeve.

If you find one, please do let me know.  Privacy will be respected.

-BB-