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As millions of Americans watched Tuesday night’s historical election, many of them apparently had the same thing on their minds: be sure to get a copy of Wednesday morning’s newspaper, which is already considered a collector’s item. KSMU’s Erika Brame went out to one bookstore--Barnes & Noble in Springfield--where Wednesday's paper was snatched up within moments.
Brame: I am currently standing in front of where the newspapers would be. The New York Times, the News-Leader and all of the racks are empty. Reports came in that people were standing outside the door waiting for it to open and immediately took up all the papers this morning. So, there are no more left.
Barnes & Noble store manager Jim Troye says people were waiting outside when the doors opened, and the newspapers were gone within minutes. All copies of The New York Times were taken within 45 seconds of the doors opening.
I spent some time by the newspaper stand and ran into a gentleman who was in search of a copy of USA Today. James Bernecker is from Florida and he wanted to know how his state voted in the national election. The only problem was, he was having trouble finding a newspaper.
“I have not been able to find a single newspaper. I’ve gone to gas stations, I’ve gone to the bookstore over in the mall, I’ve come over here, and I haven’t found one yet,” said Bernecker.
He wanted to find out the results for his home state. He didn’t want to turn on the TV and see local coverage. And he couldn’t use his laptop where he’s staying, so the search continues for Bernecker.
“I sort of feel cut off from the world,” said Bernecker.
He’s not the only one in search of one of these historic papers. According to the popular auction website, eBay, The New York Times edition for November 5th is currently up for bid at $30.00.
For KSMU News I’m Erika Brame.