This year, the original iPhone appeared at auctions. Luckily for collectors, several versions of the device were discovered released in 2007; These vary depending on capacity, color and final invention, and even packaging. Although intriguing, the latter is an element not designed by Apple.

Auction house LCG Auctions has released a number of Apple-related devices and products for its upcoming fall auction. Among these There is an original iPhone wrapped in FedEX packaging that was never shipped.

Best sealed original 8GB iPhone up for auction

In the box seen so far, a FedEx label can be seen with the recipient’s address correctedit only shows “Glendale” (presumably in California) and a shipping date of July 11, 2007, less than two weeks after the original iPhone went on sale on June 29.

Additionally, the packing list also shows a shipping date of June 29, 2007, which could mean the date the order was placed.

According to LCG Auctions, Inside the box is the first generation 8 GB iPhone released in 2007. Bids for it start at $10,000. but LCG estimates it could be up to $50,000.

Although it could be so much more. The same company had predicted that the first original iPhone auctioned this year would reach 100,000 units at the beginning of 2023, and that it would reach 190,000 units.

Several original iPhone models were auctioned for thousands of dollars this 2023

If you’re wondering how you can guarantee the existence of an iPhone with a seal in the middle of the box, for now even the auction house doesn’t know. Regarding this question, he stated that he was only given an unopened box and that his mobile phone was kept inside.

But, LCG also claimed that it had permission to unbox the phone We will be adding photos and possibly videos of this process in the coming days.

Our shipper instructed us to open the box carefully. We will open the package and take out the phone for the first time. It is assumed that the iPhone is factory sealed and in perfect condition. Photos and/or video footage will be added in the coming days.

Right now, The only available photo shows a box with similar dimensions to the original iPhone box. It is covered with brown packaging and the labels described above.

And although there are absolutely guarantees that it is an original device, It doesn’t hurt to wonder if opening it before the auction will cause this super-protected iPhone to lose its appeal.

Finally, it will be revealed next October 27 whether the expectations are met or not.