The 'original' iPhone 1 with the rare 'Lucky You' sticker was just sold for 40,000 USD

Apple launched its revolutionary first-generation iPhone in January 2007, with a selling price at that time of $499 for the 4GB version of internal memory, and $599 for the more advanced 8GB variant. After 16 years, such an iPhone (model A1203), still unsealed, and even with a unique upside-down 'Lucky You' sticker on the box, just sold for $40,000.

This unique phone was listed by auction house Wright Auction for 12 hours and officially closed the transaction yesterday. According to initial opinions of experts, the peak price that this iPhone can reach could be around 60,000 USD. However, the actual transaction number was much lower than expected, even though it was sold at a value about 67 times the original price of the iPhone.

The reason this unique iPhone 1 has such a 'low' transaction value is because there is a small tear in the plastic layer covering the box. Despite this, X-ray scans uploaded to the auction site show that the product's packaging box is still in complete condition, with all internal accessories intact and in original condition . Previously, the most successful iPhone 1 auction recorded was $63,000, which took place earlier this year.

Unboxed first-generation iPhones are considered one of the most sought-after items among technology collectors, with sustainable value and especially the potential to increase in price over time.

Samuel Daniel

Update 02 April 2024