A first-generation iPhone in its original box is auctioned for $54,904.
The return of Steve Jobs to Apple in 1996 marked the arrival of great changes, not only to the company, but also worldwide. In fact, the launch of the first iPhone in 2007 it completely revolutionized the market and changed the way we live. It was one of the most important turning points in the modern era.
Recently, in mid-February 2023, we knew the story about an original iPhone that had been auctioned for $63,000, reaching an absolute record in these boundaries. Now, another first-generation iPhone model has been put up for auction again in RR Auction and the bids have reached a whopping $54,904.
A completely new and brand new original iPhone
The iPhone auctioned for nearly $55,000 is brand new. In fact, it has not yet been opened and is in its original packaging. An 8 GB iPhone with model A1203 and order number MA712LL/A which is in perfect condition.
The person who put this iPhone up for auction was working for apple during that time (2007), he has commented that he bought this iPhone when it came out new, but since he had also received an iPhone as an Apple employee, he never even opened the box.
On the other hand, the auction house also auctioned off a computer Apple-1 for an unspecified sum of money. Another of the Apple products auctioned was an iPhone 11 signed by Tim Cook, whose bids reached $4,000 and a instruction booklet annotated by Steve Jobs auctioned for $12,500.
Steve Jobs, about his precious original iPhone, detailed that it is a unique product with great innovation.
“The iPhone is a revolutionary and magical product that literally has a 5-year advantage over any other mobile phone.”
He was right, the 2007 iPhone changed everything. Until then, we used mobile phones with physical keys that could be a real nuisance when sending messages or browsing the net. Everything was very slow. In addition, it catapulted Apple to the top of the technology industry. After the appearance of the iPhone, mobile phones became smartphones with touch screens and mobile applications that are becoming more and more useful and convenient.