Unopened First Generation iPhone Sold for $130 Thousand

Apple introduced the first iPhone model in 2007 with Steve Jobs’ historic presentation. This device, with a 3.5-inch touch screen, revolutionized the industry by completely changing smartphones. It still attracted great attention today.

For this reason, we have recently seen the first iPhone models being sold at record prices. Now the box is unopened A first generation iPhone model with 4 GB It found a buyer for a heart-pounding price at auction.

This iPhone was sold for 130 thousand dollars

The auction was conducted by LCG Auctions. The company put the phone up for auction on March 8 with a starting price of 10 thousand dollars. It was stated that the device had no physical problems such as damage, fading, scratches or dents and was in “great condition”. On March 24 130 thousand 27 dollars (4 million 184 thousand TL) found its buyer. It was normally expected to sell for 100 thousand dollars.

You may be wondering why so much money is paid. Of course, the first reason for this is that it is an unopened first generation iPhone. However The fact that it is a 4 GB version affects it even more. Apple released the first iPhone in 8 GB and 4 GB versions. However, the 4 GB version was released due to low sales. ceased production on September 5, 2007, just two months after its launch. removed. This being the case, the original 4 GB iPhone became a “rare device” and a favorite of collectors.

Previously, 4 GB iPhone models were sold at record prices. There is even a model in July 2023 for 190 thousand dollars found a buyer. If someone else for 133 thousand dollars Purchased. So we see this kind of thing often. Would you spend this much money on an iPhone? You can share your thoughts in the comments.

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