iPhone 2G Prototype is up on eBay for 7000$-The Holy Grail of iPhones

[JoeCoke]

32 minutes ago, raxbg said:

I've heard of collector's item, however an iPhone prototype seemed really strange to me. I get the idea of collecting unique stuff, for example a unique book, or painting, but this... Anyways, if buying this will make the buyer feel good, then it is worth it I guess. 

If the collector loves Apple/iPhones, then it's only natural they'd want to own one of the first iPhones.

[Guest lilbman]

1 hour ago, Starelementpoke said:

4S isn't really that ancient dude. Especially with how long apple support software updates.

Hers is all dented n stuff.  She has like a black bar on the screen yet refuses to get it fixed

[bob345]

32 minutes ago, raxbg said:

I've heard of collector's item, however an iPhone prototype seemed really strange to me. I get the idea of collecting unique stuff, for example a unique book, or painting, but this... Anyways, if buying this will make the buyer feel good, then it is worth it I guess. 

It is a collectors item, but it also has a high likelihood to appreciate in value, so many people may look at it as an investment.

[raxbg]

1 minute ago, bob345 said:

It is a collectors item, but it also has a high likelihood to appreciate in value, so many people may look at it as an investment.

If only the world didn't revolve around money, or at least people were spending them more on productive/meaningful matters instead of this kind of stuff . It is sad to think that somebody's purpose would be to buy this, so they can sell it for more later, but this is completely different topic.

[Arri]

I would never pay the amount but it is a collectors item.