Responsible for revolutionizing mobile telephony in 2007, The first-generation Apple iPhone was auctioned for $39,339.. Still sealed in its original packaging, the device was put up for sale at an auction organized by LCG Auctions.
The rare smartphone model received 28 bids in total, starting at $2,500 (about R$13,327 in current direct conversion). At the end of the auction, last Sunday (16) afternoon, the highest bid was exactly US$39,339.60 (R$209,711.54).
fifty times the original value
In 2007, the first iPhone entered the North American market for $599. However, before the auction began, LCG Auctions estimated that the device could sell for more than US$30k, that is, more. more than 50 times the original value of the product.
For comparison, The current iPhone 14 has been launched by Apple with prices starting at $799. (approximately R$4,259) in the USA. Meanwhile, the same device retails for R$7,599 in Brazil.
“This sealed unit of the first version of the iPhone is in excellent condition. It would be difficult for collectors to find a better copy. The combination of current interest and scarcity makes this product a hot commodity.”
launched 15 years ago The original iPhone stood out as a device with a 3.5-inch screen, 8GB of internal storage, a web browser, and a 2MP camera.. At the time, Apple’s CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs said the model was the perfect combination of “iPod, phone, and internet communicator.”
Source: Tec Mundo
