The original iPhone was the star of many auctions in 2023. Of course, these were sealed models and in some cases had certain features such as: 4GB storage capacityApple produced fewer units of these. However, when it comes to Apple, no product seems to tire collectors and This 2024, another sealed original iPhone is about to make someone pay thousands of dollars.

for two weeks auction house LCG Auctions will offer one of the original sealed 4GB iPhones for sale with a starting bid of $10,000. The first of these models sold for $190,000 in July last year, breaking the record set by the original 8G iPhone models, whose auction record was $63,000.

Original 4G iPhone up for auction

While still highly desirable objects, the original iPhones no longer represent the innovation they did last year. Like this, The iPhone 4GB listed by LCG Auctions may sell for slightly less. Still, anything worth thousands of dollars is a great reward for the patience of keeping the world’s most famous smartphone for so long.

According to LCG Auctions’ post, the auction house describes this original sealed iPhone as follows:

Our current offer is the same as the entries mentioned above: the first version in factory-sealed condition is the 4 GB model. Fascinating from start to finish, the front panel of the case displays a brilliant color with no signs of fading. Flaws are few. Seven of the eight corners are sharp, all edges are flawless, and each of the six panels looks like it just left the factory and maintains its perfect shape. The factory seal is clean, with correct stitching details and tightness. Very light rack clothes. The labels on the back are flawless under the stamp. New, never activated.

On June 29, 2007, Apple took one of the most important steps in its history: the iPhone was released. More than 6 months have passed since it was presented on January 9 of the same year. Price starts at $499 and $599 depending on whether you choose the 4GB or 8GB version.. It was not easy to get it out of the United States, so it has now become an appreciated and valuable device that many people want to own.