At this point, it should not come as a surprise that if you are looking for Apple-related memorabilia that could be considered "vintage," you will have to spend a lot of money. We recently talked about how a Steve Jobs signed Apple business card managed to get a great amount of money at auction, and if you think that was the end, think again. As of today, we have the first iPhone, which managed to net over $130,000 at auction. It is slightly less than the business card but still a lot of money for a phone that is obsolete in every manner of speaking.
Have an old iPhone lying around from 2007? You might be able to sell it for a lot of money if it's in good condition
The original 4GB iPhone in question hit the auction block earlier this month at LCG Auctions. The phone is described to be in fantastic condition with almost no physical damage, no fading, and no scuffs or dings around the corner. At the time of listing, the phone was expected to bring $100,000, but it managed to bring $130,027.20.
Now, if you are wondering why anyone would pay this much for the first iPhone, that is because Apple discontinued the 4GB variant just two months after it was released. The phone was discontinued on September 5, 2007, and ever since, it has become a hot commodity in the collector community. What is even more interesting is that in the past, two identical models have been sold for much higher. There is one model that sold for over $190,000, and one model sold for $133,435.
Whenever I see Apple devices netting crazy amounts at auctions, I ask myself if I will ever see any other smartphone get such a crazy-high amount, but honestly, that is not something that looks like a possibility. I mean, I have never seen a Galaxy phone netting this much. There is something about Apple and the iPhone that manages to attract so much attention. Outside smartphones, I have seen this trend with luxury watches, but then again, that is an entirely different market altogether.
If you had this much money, would you spend it on an iPhone that you are aware is obsolete, or would you spend it on something else? Let us know what you think about this in the comments below.
About the author: I have been tinkering with Android devices ever since the early days of the HTC Desire. Over time, I have grown a fondness for the ecosystem and now I cannot live without it. Although some might believe that I have sold my soul to Android, but I believe it is not the case. You can find me writing tutorials and posting guides on a number of different smartphones. When I am not writing here, I am wasting myself away in books, journals, or on Steam.
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