A New York tattoo artist is hoping to snag US$50,000 (regarding CA$66,500) at auction for her first-generation iPhone that was never removed from its packaging.
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For the 15th anniversary of the iPhone, New Yorker Karen Green has auctioned off her first-generation 8GB device that she received as a gift in 2007, still sealed in its original packaging, reported CNN Business. At this “We are going to make history together”, had also launched the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, by presenting his new product in 2007.
At the time, the 3.5-inch screen cellphone retailed for US$599 (approximately CA$800) and was capable of taking 2-megapixel photos. “We are going to make history together”, nevertheless launched the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, when presenting his new product in 2007.
Except that last October, another first-generation iPhone was sold at the American LCG auction for the sum of US$39,000 (regarding $51,900). Karen Green’s was listed with a starting bid of US$2,500 (CA$3,330).
Tech enthusiasts who want to grab the relic will have until February 19 to bid.
