Factory-sealed first-generation iPhone sells for over $63,000 at auction

20 February 2023
Its owner received it as a gift from her friends over fifteen years ago but never bothered to use the device.

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  • Anonymous
  • j%t
  • 23 Feb 2023

It was garbage back then and is still garbage today.

    not an apple fan.. but this? the 1st gen iPhone? sealed from factory? untouched?

    this is Steve Jobs era... he was amazing!
    this is a classic and iconic phone and i understand why someone would give so much money for it!

    it's just nostalgia feeling into it.
    and it will only value even more as time goes by IMO.

      hahaha 1st Gen :)

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        • Anonymous
        • 3yL
        • 21 Feb 2023

        How do we know, if there is an actual iPhone in the box, will he/she open?

          TheWildShadow55, 20 Feb 2023This. I can never trust a sealed iPhone this old because of itTbf, the risk is higher now that companies like Apple and Samsung are using stickers instead.

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            • Tiramisu
            • XQh
            • 21 Feb 2023

            Aan2007, 21 Feb 2023how do they know it's sealed? I'm sure you can fi... moreYes, I agree

              Tt, 21 Feb 2023Do you even know what is rust?he prolly meant busted instead of rusted.

                Aan2007, 21 Feb 2023how do they know it's sealed? I'm sure you can fi... moreif its empty, would they seal the box?

                  would you take a brand new tesla or factory sealed iphone 2g?

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                    • AnonD-731363
                    • SH3
                    • 21 Feb 2023

                    Aliaf, 21 Feb 2023This guy should contact me, i have Bulk quantity of covers,... moreMan this person will not care even if you gives for free.
                    They not going to open it but will sell this 15-30 years later.

                      So, who's investing in a Nothing Phone (1)?

                      But to be honest, actually iPhone blew out of proportions, but otherwise an Android phone might not stand a chance to be auctioned at this good money.

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                        • Sin
                        • mVA
                        • 21 Feb 2023

                        Anonymous, 21 Feb 2023You guys realise, that this iPhone is a collectors item and... moreiPhone is a collectors item

                        won't be used, right? Even if you wanted too u can't apple disable old iPhones

                        It will remain sealed, for another 5-10 years and be sold again for a higher price. It's an investment.

                        Definitely not
                        Waste of money

                        You don't get lifetime warranty of 50 years
                        Are you sure you got what you paid for

                        What if when you resell it again buyer open it finds out sealed is fake

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                          • Anonymous
                          • XZL
                          • 21 Feb 2023

                          I have factory sealed iPhone 3gs anyone want cost will be 23000usd

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                            • Carol
                            • skK
                            • 21 Feb 2023

                            Youp, collectors could be this insane. I find no value into this, but well.

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                              • NYC
                              • p6f
                              • 21 Feb 2023

                              Tt, 21 Feb 2023Do you even know what is rust?Not everyone lives in 98% humidity.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • xJQ
                                • 21 Feb 2023

                                You guys realise, that this iPhone is a collectors item and it won't be used, right? It will remain sealed, for another 5-10 years and be sold again for a higher price. It's an investment.

                                  how do they know it's sealed? I'm sure you can find plenty people who will profesionally reseal it for you for this money

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                                    • Maria
                                    • sEB
                                    • 21 Feb 2023

                                    An0n, 21 Feb 2023Nah, probably it's fine physically, but you won't... moreI could not agree more. Yes, the battery is the main problem after all. The crazy rich people who bought this, should use this as a decoration.

                                      Taxman will come after you in Finland with capital gain taxes. 30% I believe

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • vIs
                                        • 21 Feb 2023

                                        An0n, 21 Feb 2023Nah, probably it's fine physically, but you won't... moreWell the new owner very likely didn't buy it to use it but rather to just keep it as a souvenir

                                        Like old objects go up in price because of its vintage appeal