A first-generation Apple iPhone has sold for more than $300,000 at auction in the US.<\/p>\n
The phone, which was still in its original packaging, was sold for NZ$300,812.80 after 28 bids.<\/p>\n
The auction was held by Louisiana auction house LCG Auctions, which described the phone as a “Holy Grail” among iPhone collectors.<\/p>\n
The original iPhone was released in 2007 and was discontinued two months later due to low sales. However, it has since become a cult classic among Apple enthusiasts.<\/p>\n
This is not the first time that a first-generation iPhone has sold for a high price. In February, another 2007 edition iPhone was sold for US$63,356 (NZ$100,084).<\/p>\n
The high prices that these phones are fetching are a testament to the lasting appeal of the iPhone. The phone revolutionised the mobile phone industry and its impact can still be felt today.<\/p>\n
It is also a reminder that even old technology can be valuable, especially if it is in good condition and in its original packaging.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A first-generation Apple iPhone has sold for more than $300,000 at auction in the US. The phone, which was still in its original packaging, was sold for NZ$300,812.80 after 28 bids. The auction was held by Louisiana auction house LCG Auctions, which described the phone as a “Holy Grail” among iPhone collectors. The original iPhone […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":175763,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-175758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world"],"yoast_head":"\n