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Din Chao
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Posted - 2013.03.06 00:16:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My sister would sure like to have that box of Spiderman Comics our mother "tossed" around 1961. Spider-Man didn't appear until 1962!
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Serptimis
The Fiction Factory Tribal Band
140
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Posted - 2013.03.06 00:39:00 -
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Din Chao wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My sister would sure like to have that box of Spiderman Comics our mother "tossed" around 1961. Spider-Man didn't appear until 1962! /nerdslap So how much more valuable would 1961 Spiderman comics be then ? you see! |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
1167
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Posted - 2013.03.06 01:05:00 -
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Din Chao wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My sister would sure like to have that box of Spiderman Comics our mother "tossed" around 1961. Spider-Man didn't appear until 1962! /nerdslap
He appeared in a different comic in '62. The Amazing Spiderman #1 was published March 10, 1963
/flex
Karl Hobb wrote: I tossed off to a box of Playboys back in the day...
So I'm guessing your room looked like Peter Parkers after a day of practicing his web slinging? |
Annihilious
Caldari Provisions Caldari State
33
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Posted - 2013.03.06 02:58:00 -
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Angelique Duchemin wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My sister would sure like to have that box of Spiderman Comics our mother "tossed" around 1961. I rather doubt that in 50 years our grand children will be asking for this. They will be asking why we used up all the oil and borrowed so much money that they now have to pay off. Oh please you're breaking my heart... (sniff sniff)... They can suck it up... |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
3602
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Posted - 2013.03.06 03:08:00 -
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Din Chao wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My sister would sure like to have that box of Spiderman Comics our mother "tossed" around 1961. Spider-Man didn't appear until 1962! /nerdslap
Sister confirms it was 1964. Oops. Good catch.
She had most of the first issues. Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.-á-á-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde - 1870's |
Mars Theran
Red Rogue Squadron Heart 0f Darkness
1636
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Posted - 2013.03.06 03:15:00 -
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Alavaria Fera wrote:Angelique Duchemin wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My sister would sure like to have that box of Spiderman Comics our mother "tossed" around 1961. I rather doubt that in 50 years our grand children will be asking for this. They will be asking why we used up all the oil and borrowed so much money that they now have to pay off. I hope the education system would have "addressed" all these concerns. It was for their own good, no child left behind
Don't you mean, "..all the children are left behind." They are the ones who will remain and have to deal with it after all. Fact is, too many people have complete apathy with regard to what state they will leave the world in for following generations. If asked, their response can usually be summed up as, "Who gives a... " I'm sure you know how that ends.
$15 dollars for a magazine does seem a tad expensive, but the so does $12-$20 for a paperback novel. I don't buy them anymore. I did pick up a 125th Anniversary National Geographic recently for $7 +tax though, which kind of makes you wonder. Makes me wonder anyway.
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Katran Luftschreck
Royal Ammatar Engineering Corps
1083
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Posted - 2013.03.06 05:06:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My own tossed box of Omni Magazines from 1978-1982 with the original William Gibson short stories in them begs to differ.
Don't forget all the free H.R.Geiger art, too! EvE Forum Bingo |
Zack Korth
Poked
264
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Posted - 2013.03.06 06:17:00 -
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Angelique Duchemin wrote:I have never even heard of EON Magazine before but I found this to be hilarious http://www.eonmagazine.co.uk/eon-collection-59.htmlA whole box of literally old magazines for a mere $200.... Down from $400. Because I just love reading a paper magazine on the latest Eve patch content of 2008 and how it will effect my game experience. The recycling station is where a moving box full of old magazines usually goes. In fact the image on the store page looks like something you might find next to the paper recycling bin The fabricated customer rating at the bottom is a nice touch.
this sucks so hard that it may be worth a ton of money one day. |
rodyas
tie fighters inc
1060
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Posted - 2013.03.06 06:30:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Karl Hobb wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My own tossed box of Omni Magazines from 1978-1982 with the original William Gibson short stories in them begs to differ. I tossed off to a box of Playboys back in the day... ......and as I am a gayman, am I supposed to be impressed or something ?
You should be, your the one who writes in them, he just threw all your stories away. Signature removed for inappropriate language - CCP Eterne |
rodyas
tie fighters inc
1060
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Posted - 2013.03.06 06:32:00 -
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Angelique Duchemin wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My sister would sure like to have that box of Spiderman Comics our mother "tossed" around 1961. I rather doubt that in 50 years our grand children will be asking for this. They will be asking why we used up all the oil and borrowed so much money that they now have to pay off.
Your children will, my children will be living in Iraq, sitting on the beach making 20% off oil sales. Signature removed for inappropriate language - CCP Eterne |
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Thune Vorpal
Games Inc.
51
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Posted - 2013.03.06 07:54:00 -
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Really sad, I enjoyed getting it digitally. It was a beautiful looking magazine. |
Arronicus
Vintas Industries Mistakes Were Made.
290
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Posted - 2013.03.06 09:22:00 -
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Angelique Duchemin wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My sister would sure like to have that box of Spiderman Comics our mother "tossed" around 1961. I rather doubt that in 50 years our grand children will be asking for this. They will be asking why we used up all the oil and borrowed so much money that they now have to pay off.
I doubt it. I don't ask my grandfather why they attacked poland and france and the rest of europe, I ask why he didn't invest just a little in computers, or why he didn't put any money aside from being in the air force when it paid well.
If we aren't asking why our forefathers and those before them did what they did, why will our children and grand children?
All that aside, EON was a neat idea, at FAR too high of a price point, supplying old information. |
Nova Satar
Rekall Incorporated Sinewave Alliance
41
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Posted - 2013.03.06 10:08:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Nariya Kentaya wrote: magazines inform you of something that will become irrelevant to ever look at again roughly a month before the magazine makes it to your house.
My own tossed box of Omni Magazines from 1978-1982 with the original William Gibson short stories in them begs to differ.
oh shut up, you're insufferable
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Katran Luftschreck
Royal Ammatar Engineering Corps
1083
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Posted - 2013.03.06 10:42:00 -
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Serptimis wrote:Din Chao wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My sister would sure like to have that box of Spiderman Comics our mother "tossed" around 1961. Spider-Man didn't appear until 1962! /nerdslap So how much more valuable would 1961 Spiderman comics be then ? you see!
Anything is possible.
EvE Forum Bingo |
darmwand
Repo.
88
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Posted - 2013.03.06 10:48:00 -
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Odin Tribus wrote: 11) Even the digital edition was far too expensive.
Didn't it also use some horrible DRM? darmwand Repossession Agent http://www.repo-corp.net/ Recruitment is OPEN |
Jensaro Koraka
Serenity Prime Kraken.
28
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Posted - 2013.03.06 11:46:00 -
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Wait, magazines still exist? "Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." -H.L. Mencken |
Chiana Moro
Native Freshfood Minmatar Republic
17
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Posted - 2013.03.06 12:10:00 -
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Jensaro Koraka wrote:Wait, magazines still exist?
No. Didn't you read the OP?
Pity, I liked the few issues I have - but as stated far too expensive. Which was why I stopped buying them.
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Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
3607
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Posted - 2013.03.06 13:21:00 -
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Katran Luftschreck wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:My own tossed box of Omni Magazines from 1978-1982 with the original William Gibson short stories in them begs to differ. Don't forget all the free H.R.Geiger art, too!
That's right. Been so long I had forgotten.
I remember reading about fractals for the first time there too. Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.-á-á-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde - 1870's |
Norian Lonark
Black Thorne Corporation Black Thorne Alliance
76
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Posted - 2013.03.06 13:26:00 -
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I subscribed to EON magazine and really enjoyed reading it. I thought it was a quality product and a great read for any EVE fan. Really sad that its shutdown. |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
3608
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Posted - 2013.03.06 13:42:00 -
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Nova Satar wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Nariya Kentaya wrote: magazines inform you of something that will become irrelevant to ever look at again roughly a month before the magazine makes it to your house.
My own tossed box of Omni Magazines from 1978-1982 with the original William Gibson short stories in them begs to differ. oh shut up, you're insufferable
Now, that's a strong reaction. Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.-á-á-á-á-á-á - Oscar Wilde - 1870's |
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Din Chao
179
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Posted - 2013.03.06 13:56:00 -
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Norian Lonark wrote:I subscribed to EON magazine and really enjoyed reading it. I thought it was a quality product and a great read for any EVE fan. Really sad that its shutdown. Am I the only weirdo who liked how they smelled fresh out of the bag?
Yes?
OK... |
Celeste Taylor
Ruby Dynasty
135
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Posted - 2013.03.06 14:04:00 -
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I am amongst those of you who have a complete collection of EON magazine. When I first got into EVE I bought all of the issues, ISK Guide, the map book and posters along with a year of game time and a ton of stuff from the EVE store including that really nice artbook and BC ship models. The experience was overwhelming and so immersive. EON was of very high quality and I enjoyed all the behind the scenes articles like the regular interviews with CCP staff members, The fiction varied in quality, but the back page humor always made me laugh. I also enjoyed how they only sold ad space to players for in game corporations and services. It definitely was not for everyone but I think the high priced approach is what made it last for so many years since I don't believe that they would have sold that many more copies (I'm sure the number was fairly low) a quarter if it were less expensive. EVE has a group of players who are willing to spend money on their hobby especially with all those other FTP MMOs out there. Granted CCP did overestimate us when the NEX store went live. Goodbye EON, you will always have a home on my shelves. |
Aren Madigan
EVE University Ivy League
153
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Posted - 2013.03.06 14:09:00 -
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Only reason I would have ever gotten EON is if it included comics involving the EVE lore or something, otherwise its stuff you can pretty much find online. Whoopie fricken doo. EVE comics would be fun and cool if well written though. |
Ruskarn Andedare
Lion Investments
109
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Posted - 2013.03.06 17:05:00 -
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Din Chao wrote:Norian Lonark wrote:I subscribed to EON magazine and really enjoyed reading it. I thought it was a quality product and a great read for any EVE fan. Really sad that its shutdown. Am I the only weirdo who liked how they smelled fresh out of the bag? Yes? OK...
Nope - lovely fresh print smell |
Acac Sunflyier
Burning Star L.L.C.
536
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Posted - 2013.03.06 17:35:00 -
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Odin Tribus wrote:It comes as no great surprise that the worlds most expensive magazine has fallen flat on its face.
After some thought, here are what I suspect are the reasons why.
1) The magazine is quarterly. It can not possibly be able to keep up with events and updates within the game. 2) The people behind the magazine don't even play the game. Apart from one who just mines. 3) The reason for the high cost is due to no adverts in the magazine. Why? Surely some adverts, from e.g., Nvidia, can help subside the cost and generate more subscribers. It's hard to convince anyone to purchase the magazine due to its cost. 4) Shipping costs were too much. 5) Took far too long to to enter the digital age. 6) Hardly any social media engagement hence no communications with their fanbase. 7) No SEO/PPC campaigns. 8) Customer relations were non existent. 9) Editing was poor. 10) Magazine took too long to reach the customers. 11) Even the digital edition was far too expensive.
This gives a great opportunity for someone to either pick it up and carry it on digitally or start afresh. It requires a proper marketing plan and direction for it to be a success.
Way to jump to conclusions and not provide a shred of proof or a link. This crap is what makes the forums god awful. CCP don't make us wait another decade for a drone overhaul; DRONE OVERHAUL NOW! |
Beekeeper Bob
Beekeepers Anonymous
460
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Posted - 2013.03.06 18:06:00 -
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Acac Sunflyier wrote:Odin Tribus wrote:It comes as no great surprise that the worlds most expensive magazine has fallen flat on its face.
After some thought, here are what I suspect are the reasons why.
1) The magazine is quarterly. It can not possibly be able to keep up with events and updates within the game. 2) The people behind the magazine don't even play the game. Apart from one who just mines. 3) The reason for the high cost is due to no adverts in the magazine. Why? Surely some adverts, from e.g., Nvidia, can help subside the cost and generate more subscribers. It's hard to convince anyone to purchase the magazine due to its cost. 4) Shipping costs were too much. 5) Took far too long to to enter the digital age. 6) Hardly any social media engagement hence no communications with their fanbase. 7) No SEO/PPC campaigns. 8) Customer relations were non existent. 9) Editing was poor. 10) Magazine took too long to reach the customers. 11) Even the digital edition was far too expensive.
This gives a great opportunity for someone to either pick it up and carry it on digitally or start afresh. It requires a proper marketing plan and direction for it to be a success. Way to jump to conclusions and not provide a shred of proof or a link. This crap is what makes the forums god awful.
Read more?
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Deacon Abox
Justified Chaos
57
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Posted - 2013.03.06 19:33:00 -
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Celeste Taylor wrote:I am amongst those of you who have a complete collection of EON magazine. When I first got into EVE I bought all of the issues, ISK Guide, the map book and posters along with a year of game time and a ton of stuff from the EVE store including that really nice artbook and BC ship models. The experience was overwhelming and so immersive. EON was of very high quality and I enjoyed all the behind the scenes articles like the regular interviews with CCP staff members, The fiction varied in quality, but the back page humor always made me laugh. I also enjoyed how they only sold ad space to players for in game corporations and services. It definitely was not for everyone but I think the high priced approach is what made it last for so many years since I don't believe that they would have sold that many more copies (I'm sure the number was fairly low) a quarter if it were less expensive. EVE has a group of players who are willing to spend money on their hobby especially with all those other FTP MMOs out there. Granted CCP did overestimate us when the NEX store went live. Goodbye EON, you will always have a home on my shelves. OMG, are, are you a Jove?
Or just emaciated? |
Odin Tribus
the unified Negative Ten.
10
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Posted - 2013.03.06 21:20:00 -
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Acac Sunflyier wrote:Odin Tribus wrote:It comes as no great surprise that the worlds most expensive magazine has fallen flat on its face.
After some thought, here are what I suspect are the reasons why.
1) The magazine is quarterly. It can not possibly be able to keep up with events and updates within the game. 2) The people behind the magazine don't even play the game. Apart from one who just mines. 3) The reason for the high cost is due to no adverts in the magazine. Why? Surely some adverts, from e.g., Nvidia, can help subside the cost and generate more subscribers. It's hard to convince anyone to purchase the magazine due to its cost. 4) Shipping costs were too much. 5) Took far too long to to enter the digital age. 6) Hardly any social media engagement hence no communications with their fanbase. 7) No SEO/PPC campaigns. 8) Customer relations were non existent. 9) Editing was poor. 10) Magazine took too long to reach the customers. 11) Even the digital edition was far too expensive.
This gives a great opportunity for someone to either pick it up and carry it on digitally or start afresh. It requires a proper marketing plan and direction for it to be a success. Way to jump to conclusions and not provide a shred of proof or a link. This crap is what makes the forums god awful.
Why on earth should I provide the likes of you proof or links?
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Marcus Arcturus
Promethean Industries
1
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Posted - 2013.03.07 04:43:00 -
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A few things seem inconsistent with Richie's statement: one can preview Issue #030 on Zinio (I didn't attempt to buy it) and you and rokweiler seem to have a lock on the scoop. If Eon were shutting down I would expect some attempt by either MMM or CCP to tell subscribers what happens to their prepaid subscriptions at the same time as announcing the discontinuance of the publication. Unless of course Richie spilled the beans in advance of corporate PR. One could come to some different conclusions with the scant details so far. |
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