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iPod Calling all iPod collectors...

Ok so the green and silver ipods found their way to me today!

Here are all the ipods i have with me atm, but they will soon be reunited with the rest of my collection including:

2 more 3g ipods
2x 4g ipod colours
1x ipod 6g classic silver
pink ipod mini
green 4th gen nano
ipod shuffle first gen
4x ipod shuffle 2 gen

The grand total is now 21:D
 

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i am desperately searching for an iPod 2G in acceptable condition - it's really hard to find one -.- at least here in Germany. only ones that look like they've been polished with sandpaper :D anyone got a suggestion on ebay US?
 
Hard to fine it in France too. I'm always looking for an 2G on eBay US even with a shipping to US. I have a friend who lives in Los Angeles.
 
I'm very surprised because it's easy for me to find iPod 4G brand new but not the 5G. I only find one sealed.

Maybe the 4G had less succes.
 
sparkie1984 said:
but that was my point..... its rare.....

people dont want to collect the most common items


was only a thought while i was admiring the thread anyway
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(If I can expound for a bit on the iPhone on this iPod collector thread, esp since today is the iPhone 4G/HD launch day):

I tend to agree with sparkie1984 that the 2G iPhone 4GB is a future collectible. First to state the obvious, the 2G is the first iPhone, which arguably has had even more impact and influence on the direction of Apple and the industry than even the iPod, esp in terms of OS and Apps (Still love the iPod though; that's why I have more than 20 in my collection).

Second, the 4GB model is really rare, relative to the others. And no, it was not a "test" like the Nano 4G 4GB; the 2G iPhone 4GB was officially launched and sold (while the Nano 4G 4GB was not officially sold, at least in the U.S.). The iPhone 4GB just did not sell very well (people overwhelmingly bought the 8GB when the 2G launch back in 2007). So, Apple discontinued it in about 3 months, which means it had very little time on the market. Remember, during these first 3 months, Apple "only" sold a million iPhone 2Gs, and I estimate that only 10% of those were the 4GB model. So if the golden rule of collecting (Scarcity) apples, than the iPhone 4GB is a good contender.

Third, generally speaking, finding iPhones in unopened, factory-sealed condition is very rare, since most people had them opened and activated for service. Buying an iPod and keeping it sealed or forgetting about is possible, but conversely, keeping a phone unopened is less likely since most people have to pay two years' worth of voice/data plans. Thus, finding a factory-sealed iPhone 4GB on eBay is very rare even now, only 3 years after launch.

There hasn't been enough time for the iPhone to be considered a collectible yet, but I think in a couple of years, the 2G 4GB model will be.

The second rarest iPhone is probably the 3G White 16GB, since that was discontinued when the 3GS launched (even though Apple retained the black 3G 8GB model).

Anyways, I hope everyone enjoys the iPhone 4G/HD launch today.

I'm very excited.
 
Just a photo to show the click wheel of my iPod mini. I have polished it because it was very used.

Before:
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After:




I prefer my iPod mini now!:)​
 
I agree with what Sir iPod said. The 2G iPhone is sure to become a collectable, so we should all be thinking about picking one up in the near future. Likewise, I reckon in about 2 years we should get the current iPad for as cheap as possible, as that too, in 5 years or so, may be a sought after collectable. But as so many have been sold, it may not be as collectable as an original iPod or iPhone.
 
yorkshire said:
I agree with what Sir iPod said. The 2G iPhone is sure to become a collectable, so we should all be thinking about picking one up in the near future. Likewise, I reckon in about 2 years we should get the current iPad for as cheap as possible, as that too, in 5 years or so, may be a sought after collectable. But as so many have been sold, it may not be as collectable as an original iPod or iPhone.
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Yes, yorkshire implies an important point:

As Apple grows and becomes more mainstream, collecting Apple gear will be more difficult going forward. Success has its unintended consequences, and since every Apple product launch nets millions of units sold (i.e. iPad), it will be more difficult to land a rare collectible.

On the flip side, continuing Apple success may help the collectibility of older Apple products, since the growing base of Apple fans will grow (the number of people posting to this forum is just one small indication of this).

Anyways, for real tech heads out there, I guess there are always other companies and products to hunt down as well...
 
yorkshire said:
I agree with what Sir iPod said. The 2G iPhone is sure to become a collectable, so we should all be thinking about picking one up in the near future. Likewise, I reckon in about 2 years we should get the current iPad for as cheap as possible, as that too, in 5 years or so, may be a sought after collectable. But as so many have been sold, it may not be as collectable as an original iPod or iPhone.
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If y'all are looking, I just listed my 2G 4 GB iPhone on ebay. Commercial interruption over. Carry on.
 
I don't collect them but my father and I have a few:
iPod 10GB second (nonmoving wheel). Does not work though, is there a way to fix it?
iPod 20gb 4th (non photo version). Everybody loves raymond logo on back, it was a gift from ray romano to my father (seriously: proof below) still works, barely. won't connect with computer, but will play what's already on it. Again, can it be fixed?
iPod video 60gb. the model my father still uses.
and my current classic 80gb.

proof: and
The circle of scratches is from, ironically, a case. The clip had a circle on the inside, which seriously scuffed it up.
 

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I have a collection of newer iPods, I am looking at picking up a third generation iPod classic. My collection currently ranges of:
2GB First Generation nano (Black)
2GB Second Generation nano (Silver)
4GB Third Generation nano (Silver)
8GB Fourth Generation nano (Black)
16GB Fifth Generation nano (Green)
1GB Second Generation Shuffle (Black Toys R Us branded)
4GB Third Generation shuffle (Black)
30GB Fifth Generation iPod Classic (Black)
 
WANTED: first generation ipod

I'm looking for a first generation ipod as a gift for my partner.

if anyone has one please get in touch.

twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaGuerchenzon

must be brand new in box
must be either M8513LL/A or M8514LL/A or M8513LL/B
must be willing to ship to Australia

Thank you! :)

p.s. if this is in the wrong thread, please let me know and I will remove. And please accept my apologies.
 
angu84 said:
I'm looking for a first generation ipod as a gift for my partner.

if anyone has one please get in touch.

twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaGuerchenzon

must be brand new in box
must be either M8513LL/A or M8514LL/A or M8513LL/B
must be willing to ship to Australia

Thank you! :)

p.s. if this is in the wrong thread, please let me know and I will remove. And please accept my apologies.
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Be prepared to wait a while until one comes up.

Be prepared to pay a lot.

That is all.
 
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