Last year we saw a decrease in auction prices for original sealed iPhones. But in July, a very rare 4GB model tripled the record, selling for $190,000. So, the first sealed original 4GB iPhones will be auctioned in 2024. Can it break the $190,000 record?
As a reminder: The original 4GB iPhone is more valuable than the 8GB version. as Apple only produced the smaller capacity for two months, and rarer models remained unopened.
The auction record for an original sealed iPhone 8GB is $63,000. , which is one-third of what the 4GB variant sold for last summer.
However, after auctioning a 4GB iPhone for $190,000, LCG Auctions sold one for $133,000, and RR Auction sold one for just $87,000.
LCG Auctions is now offering one of the rare original sealed 4GB iPhones for sale with a starting bid of $10,000.
The auction will last two weeks.
You can check the lot right now on LCG. Here's how the auction house describes this sealed original iPhone:
Our current offering is identical to the record holders mentioned above – This is the first 4GB model in factory sealed condition. The impressive front panel of the box is vibrant in color with no signs of fading. There are few imperfections. Seven of the eight corners are sharp, all edges are flawless, and each of the six panels looks factory fresh and remains in perfect shape. The factory seal is clean, the seams are correct and sealed. Very light shelf. The labels on the reverse side under the seal remain in their original form. Absolutely new, never activated. An impressive example! Model A1203, order MA501LL/A, 4GB)
What do you think? Will this auction break a record? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Image from the LCG auction
