Look closely in your drawers. Or your parents. Maybe even your grandparents, especially if they were what we would call today the first companies to implement or a technology enthusiast because if they have Motorola You can sell the DynaTAC 8000X for $4,000. And although mobile phone collecting is still far from comic book or sports card collecting, as the mobile phone industry develops, more and more old-time enthusiasts are emerging. Don’t worry, there’s a good chance that one of your first Nokia phones is among the most sought after old cell phones.
The most sought-after vintage mobile phones by collectors
DynaTAC 8000x
Let’s start with the obvious: Motorola DynaTAC 8000x. It is valuable because it was the first commercially available cell phone back in 1983. Thanks to this “brick” with an antenna, today each of us – or almost the entire adult population – has a smartphone.
Adam McDonald, host of Aussie Pickers, an Australian adaptation of the reality show American Pickers, says collectors are willing to pay up to $4,000 for a DynaTAC 8000x, so shop around.
iPhone 1
It may also be obvious, and if it’s not, then it’s at least undeniable that the iPhone started the smartphone revolution. Prices vary, but if you have one new or in perfect condition, you can sell it for $1,000.
Nokia Mobira Tokman
If you didn’t know, this was Nokia’s first “mobile phone”. With its predecessor, the Nokia Mobira Senator, designed for installation in a car, Nokia decided to provide full mobility by attaching the headset to a briefcase. If you have it, you can sell it for around $800.
Nokia 8110
He became successful in the late 90s thanks to his appearance in Matrix. Suddenly, there’s nothing cooler than being at a party, getting a call, and hearing someone say, “It’s Neo.” Yes, it was the same one. Check your box, you can trade it in for about $200.
Motorola StarTak 130
Another box classic that is highly sought after by collectors. The Motorola StarTac series set the tone for the popularization of mobile phones. clamshell phone which is currently experiencing something of a renaissance with models like the Galaxy Flip 5. If you have one, you can sell it for $450.
Ericsson T10
Following the StarTac 130 school of flip phone design, Ericsson demonstrated with the T10 that cell phones can have colors to highlight individuality. On top of that, it had some tones that created a sensation. If you’re lucky, you can sell it for $100.
Nokia 7700
A real collector’s item. Nokia announced the 7700 as a cutting-edge device with a color screen and various features, including the ability to be used as a streaming receiver. Its design was strange and after the failure of the N-Gage in 2003, Nokia decided to cancel it in 2004 and it never came to market. Collectors pay up to $2,000.
Source: Digital Trends
