Where are all the early adopters?
Topic: [WTS] The Times 2009.01.03 newspaper - very rare - authentic - certified - page 2. (Read 1043 times)
January 30, 2024, 03:48:21 PM
Bumpety bump.
Where are all the early adopters?
Where are all the early adopters?
January 21, 2024, 02:27:22 AM
Makes you wonder how many people were packing their house up on that date to move or packing any items to move and that paper ended up getting wrapped up with some fine China or something like that to protect it from breaking. Lol there must be hoarders who have copies sitting around their house and they never even know it’s true value..
Absolutely, there will be more than a couple these sitting in peoples attics used as wrapping paper, propping up tables and lining out boxes, that’s just a safe assumption to make. Will they be in a bad shape? Of course, but is there more existing than the couple we know of? Guaranteed
I wouldnt say there are many left in perfect condition or other than wrapping paper,
thats the nature of newsprint, they are really designed for a day or couple of days and
a newer one is out then.
Regarding the OP's copy, its kind of a pity that it was on display and that the front page
got discoloured, UV light is the no.1 enemy of newsprint.
GLWS though for the OP, these are true gems
I have the one in display framed, but I want to sell another which has not been exposed to any light. This is why I've written in the original post that if someone interested ask for high res pictures, as I don't want to remove the other one from its protective case without good reason.
Also, even the one which is framed is not discoloured significantly in person. (mind that these newspapers aren't pure white when new)
January 20, 2024, 12:32:58 PM
Makes you wonder how many people were packing their house up on that date to move or packing any items to move and that paper ended up getting wrapped up with some fine China or something like that to protect it from breaking. Lol there must be hoarders who have copies sitting around their house and they never even know it’s true value..
Absolutely, there will be more than a couple these sitting in peoples attics used as wrapping paper, propping up tables and lining out boxes, that’s just a safe assumption to make. Will they be in a bad shape? Of course, but is there more existing than the couple we know of? Guaranteed
I wouldnt say there are many left in perfect condition or other than wrapping paper,
thats the nature of newsprint, they are really designed for a day or couple of days and
a newer one is out then.
Regarding the OP's copy, its kind of a pity that it was on display and that the front page
got discoloured, UV light is the no.1 enemy of newsprint.
GLWS though for the OP, these are true gems
January 19, 2024, 08:12:40 AM
Makes you wonder how many people were packing their house up on that date to move or packing any items to move and that paper ended up getting wrapped up with some fine China or something like that to protect it from breaking. Lol there must be hoarders who have copies sitting around their house and they never even know it’s true value..
Absolutely, there will be more than a couple these sitting in peoples attics used as wrapping paper, propping up tables and lining out boxes, that’s just a safe assumption to make. Will they be in a bad shape? Of course, but is there more existing than the couple we know of? Guaranteed
January 18, 2024, 02:30:18 PM
Image added to main post.
January 18, 2024, 08:15:33 AM
That's actually a reasonable price. Best of luck, would also love to see photos.
Thanks. I'll upload pics this afternoon.
January 18, 2024, 08:14:42 AM
Makes you wonder how many people were packing their house up on that date to move or packing any items to move and that paper ended up getting wrapped up with some fine China or something like that to protect it from breaking. Lol there must be hoarders who have copies sitting around their house and they never even know it’s true value..
Most people trashed them within a few days of getting it. Based on my estimations, less than 50 of this issue exists by now in acceptable condition globally.
I even contacted the times and they only have one copy which they can't sell.
January 18, 2024, 08:05:55 AM
Did you get during original emission or you find later?
I obtained it about 4 years after.
Most people cannot comprehend how rare these papers are. I've been relentlessly hunting them for 10+ years, with no stones unturned including contact with newspaper collectors all over the planet.
Pretty sure good condition examples of these will worth millions of USD within 20 years. Normally I wouldn't even sell it, but I need funding for one of my projects.
January 17, 2024, 07:18:26 PM
Makes you wonder how many people were packing their house up on that date to move or packing any items to move and that paper ended up getting wrapped up with some fine China or something like that to protect it from breaking. Lol there must be hoarders who have copies sitting around their house and they never even know it’s true value..
January 17, 2024, 06:41:47 PM
Did you get during original emission or you find later?
January 17, 2024, 06:06:35 PM
That's actually a reasonable price. Best of luck, would also love to see photos.
January 17, 2024, 05:35:05 PM
Potential buyer in a recent post: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/wtb-the-times-uk-january-3-2009-5481250
Best of luck, we'd love to see some pictures!
Best of luck, we'd love to see some pictures!
January 17, 2024, 04:18:12 AM
Item1:
High resolution pictures available on request.
Authentic, certified, full newspaper in excellent condition (used as display piece so it has slight UV discolouring hence lower price.
Offers from 250K USD will be considered.
Item2:
Authentic, certified, full newspaper in immaculate condition.
Price: 500K (open to offers).
In person pickup preferred (Europe) considering the value of the item, otherwise insured shipping is the responsibility of the buyer.
High resolution pictures available on request.
Authentic, certified, full newspaper in excellent condition (used as display piece so it has slight UV discolouring hence lower price.
Offers from 250K USD will be considered.
Item2:
Authentic, certified, full newspaper in immaculate condition.
Price: 500K (open to offers).
In person pickup preferred (Europe) considering the value of the item, otherwise insured shipping is the responsibility of the buyer.
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