The day after Obama was elected, you literally could not buy a newspaper. They were sold out! So act now and pre-order your historic Obama inauguration day copy, for only 26 times the cover price:

Enterprising Americans are selling pre-orders of the 1-21-09 issue of the New York Times on Ebay. And at least one patriotic entrepreneur will make sure you get yours [Young Manhattanite], if you buy now for $40!

IN THIS LOT YOU WILL 100% SURE GET A NEW YORK TIMES COPY OF OBAMA ENOGORATION !! THIS PAPER IS SURE TO BE A GREAT EDITION TO ANYONES COLLECTION. THE PAPER WILL BE SHIPPED 1-22-09 , IT WILL COME WITH A TRACKING NUMBER AND BE MAILED IN A FLAT MAILER . HURRY ONLY A LIMITED AMOUNT AVAIABLE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK ME ; THANKS AND ENJOY

No bids on that one yet, and several others are still waiting for their first 99 cent bid. Obviously people have learned from the graph of the Obama election day issue Ebay prices:

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