Original 4GB iPhone From First Production Batch Fetches Staggering $133,000 At Auction
Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain
A rare sealed box of the original iPhone, part of the first production batch where Apple Inc. used 4GB of RAM, has been sold at an auction for $133,435. This follows other high-value sales of Apple memorabilia, including another original iPhone that fetched $190,373 and a 1983 letter from Steve Jobs that sold for $480,000. The original Apple founding contract also made its owner a millionaire, fetching $1.59 million in an auction.
November 01, 2023 | 1:13 pm
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The sale of rare Apple memorabilia at high prices reflects the strong brand value and cultural significance of Apple, which could indirectly influence investor sentiment.
While the sale of Apple memorabilia does not directly impact the company's financials, it does reflect the strong brand value and cultural significance of Apple. This could indirectly influence investor sentiment by reinforcing the perception of Apple as a highly valued and iconic brand.
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