An unopened original iPhone recently set a new record at auction, selling for $190,373. The 4GB model, considered extremely rare, was only available for a limited time. LCG Auctions facilitated the sale, which received 28 bids and reached over 300 times its original price of $599. - The final bid far exceeded the estimated range of $50,000 to $100,000.
- The seller, a member of the original Apple engineering team, added to the device's provenance.
- The 4GB model was discontinued shortly after its release in June 2007, making it highly sought after.
The sale follows other high-value auctions of first-generation iPhones this year. - In February, LCG Auctions sold an 8GB factory-sealed iPhone for $63,356.
- Another iPhone, put up for sale by RR Auction on behalf of an ex-Apple employee, went for $54,904 in March.
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