# Newspapers as Investments Retiree Buys 10,000 “Obama Wins” Issues By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-08 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obamaboost-retiree-buys-10000-obama-wins-newspapers-for-investment References: [seattletimes.nwsource](http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008359635_apwaobamapapers.html) & [blogs.bellinghamherald](http://blogs.bellinghamherald.com/index.php?blog=11&title=wednesday_paper_could_be_a_keeper&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1) Obamamania is turning into an Obamaboost for a Washington newspaper. A retiree, OAP, and former stock trader decided the November 5, 2008 edition of The Bellingham Herald was a great investment and plunked down $1700 for 10,000 copies that proclaimed “Obama Wins.” He placed a special order with the newspaper to run the extra copies after the regular edition was printed. Newspapers across the U.S. reported sellouts of the history-recording newspapers the day after Obama was elected. The stock broker was inspired by a friend who sells old newspapers at flea markets. Current copies of the New York Times are selling for about $50-75 per issue while the [Chicago Tribune](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/called-shot) is selling for around $50 per issue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Investing in Historical Newspapers:** Opportunity for investors to purchase and resell newspapers that capture significant historical moments. - **Collectible Newspaper Market:** Growing market for collectors seeking rare and significant newspaper editions. - **Preserving Historical Print Media:** Increasing interest in preserving and showcasing historical newspapers for future generations. ### Where This Applies - **Antique Collectibles:** Potential market for antique dealers and collectors to buy and sell historical newspapers. - **Print Media Restoration Services:** Opportunity for businesses specializing in restoring and preserving historical newspapers. - **Online Auction Platforms:** Platforms for buying and selling collectible newspapers, catering to the growing demand in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electoral-coins.md) - [Media Management Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hamburg-times.md) - [Presidential Election Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusemints-election-collection.md) - [Presidential Note Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-biden.md) - [Inflation-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter.md) - [30-Cent Dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-old-homestead.md) - [Vintage Gold Coins Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-us-gold-coins.md) - [Expansive Electoral Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-collection.md) - [Timepiece History Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oyster-perpetual-datejust-book.md)