Rare 1st generation iPhone on sale on eBay for $10,000 August 10, 2012 - 19:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A rare first generation iPhone has gone on sale on eBay for $10,000 (£6,400), Digital Spy said. The handset comes unopened in its original packaging, and has been described as a "rare collector's vintage box" by user samsonbible. The seller has decided not to offer buyers a chance to bid for the item, and has only provided a 'Buy It Now' option. His item description reads: "Stunning rare collectors choice Apple iPhone 1st Generation 8GB and factory sealed! "You are seeing a piece of history! This is an incredible collectors show piece! This would be a crown jewel for any collection! Amazing factory sealed box! "Unopened and the collectors dream Apple iPhone!" The first generation iPhone was launched by Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007, and went on sale six months later. Despite only being just over five years old, the eBay user has stated that the unopened phone is already a rare and sought after item. The item listing will remain on the site for 16 days or until someone chooses to buy it. Apple's latest iPhone 5 is heavily rumoured to be launched some time in September. Partner news  Top stories Microsoft revealed last week that it received 6-7,000 requests implicating 31-32,000 accounts in the last six months. It is believed that Fisa requests typically seek much more information. But it remains unclear how broad the Fisa orders might be. The acquisitions are the latest in a string under Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, who is rebuilding the company on the fly. By mid-July, users will get to apply for IDs of their choice, and will find out which one they have got by mid-August.   Partner news |  Latest news Russell Crowe eyes "The Water Diviner" for directorial debut  The story, set in 1919, is revolving around an Australian father who travels to Turkey to find his two sons missing after the battle of Gallipoli.Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek join Khalil Gibran book-inspired "The Prophet" Tony winner Frank Langella is also added to the cast, along with Alfred Molina, known for starring as Dr. Otto Octavius in "Spider-Man 2."Obama to unveil plans for nuke arms cut in Berlin speech The president will spend his day in meetings with Merkel, German President Joachim Gauck, and Peer Steinbrueck.North Korean envoy seeks to mend ties with Beijing - experts "If China's stance is still firm, North Korea will understand that there are no loopholes to exploit," an expert said. |
