So, you’d like to sell your print issues of The Onion?(theonion.com)
371 points by mooreds 2 days ago | 61 comments
tl;dr: The Onion is seeking print copies of specific back issues to fill gaps in its archive, primarily from 1988-1991 and 2008-2013, along with scattered issues from other years. Issues are identified by volume and issue numbers on the front page, and must be clean and readable. Interested sellers can submit details via a Google Form, with the understanding that sold issues become permanent property of The Onion.
HN Discussion:
  • ~Title should better reflect that The Onion needs fan help filling archive gaps
  • ↑Nostalgic reminiscing about picking up print issues in various cities
  • ↑Potential sellers checking their old collections to possibly contribute
  • ↓Skepticism about the framing, questioning if issues were stolen or dramatized
  • ↑Learning new facts about The Onion's history and supporting current management