Original 1st Gen iPhone Collectors Item?

[Eric5273]

I still have my original iPhone along with the original box and everything that came with the phone (except the ear buds which stopped working a few years back).

I used it for 4 years and fortunately I never dropped it, so it's still in very good condition with no dents or big scratches, and the screen is still perfect. The box and other stuff still looks brand new.

I was wondering if these are collectors items at all and if there is a market to sell them?

I recently found it in my closet and took it out, and while the battery has lost most of its charge, I was able to charge it up enough to turn it on, and it still works.

I also still have the receipt from the AT&T store which shows it was purchased on June 29, 2007, which was the first day it was for sale (Yes, I was one of those crazy people who waited on line to get it!)

Any thoughts?

 

[Spink10]

Original iPhone sells for more than a 3G, 3GS, 4 and 4S - if still working - check eBay.

Short Answer: Yes

 

[Eric5273]

The phone functions, but I wonder if it can be made to work, here is why... Before I put it away 5 years ago, I did a "restore factory settings" to erase my personal data. So now when you turn on the phone, you get the message saying to connect it to iTunes. I think all the iPhones prior to the 4S required iTunes to get up and running. But can the new version of iTunes still do that?

 

[Newtons Apple]

The phone functions, but I wonder if it can be made to work, here is why... Before I put it away 5 years ago, I did a "restore factory settings" to erase my personal data. So now when you turn on the phone, you get the message saying to connect it to iTunes. I think all the iPhones prior to the 4S required iTunes to get up and running. But can the new version of iTunes still do that?

Yes. I also have the first version in the box with everything. Bought at a lawn sale for $20. Afraid they are not worth enough to buy a singfle dinner at Ruth Chris.

 

[12vElectronics]

It probably will be worth something in the future

 

[Channan]

I don't think any that are used will ever be worth much. A brand new one still sealed, however, will probably be worth quite a bit someday.

 

[Beenblacklisted]

Even if its used, it still has resale value in 3rd world countries.

 

[bigcstyle4]

Even if you get it activated, it won't work on AT&T much longer.

https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1084805

I assume although this mentions GoPhone that other phones are in the same boat.

 

[Old geek 959]

A good one with the box worth about 500-900$ sealed ones over 5000$

 

[Newtons Apple]

A good one with the box worth about 500-900$ sealed ones over 5000$

I will sell you mine for $900 and I will pay for shipping.

 

[Old geek 959]

hhhh thank you but its a little over my budget.
to justify my comment here some links:

920$ used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MATCHING-BO...908477?hash=item2376f95a7d:g:NEwAAOSwx2dYChA4

1500$ used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nothing-bea...324630?hash=item4b0c9f7796:g:hmMAAOSwx2dYDDKi

867$ used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPhon...991653?hash=item3f6f677865:g:ecUAAOSwImRYJ1er

4800$ new
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPhon...254874?hash=item3601e8999a:g:d0wAAOSwx-9Ww6ND

 

[newellj]

hhhh thank you but its a little over my budget.
to justify my comment here some links:

920$ used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MATCHING-BO...908477?hash=item2376f95a7d:g:NEwAAOSwx2dYChA4

1500$ used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nothing-bea...324630?hash=item4b0c9f7796:g:hmMAAOSwx2dYDDKi

867$ used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPhon...991653?hash=item3f6f677865:g:ecUAAOSwImRYJ1er

4800$ new
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPhon...254874?hash=item3601e8999a:g:d0wAAOSwx-9Ww6ND

But there is a WORLD of difference (and tons of dollars or whatever other currency unit is applicable) between "for sale" and "sold."

Really beautiful ones in the box seem to actually SELL for $125-250. The rest, anywhere from $20-50ish, sometimes a little more.

 

[Applejuiced]

hhhh thank you but its a little over my budget.
to justify my comment here some links:

920$ used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MATCHING-BO...908477?hash=item2376f95a7d:g:NEwAAOSwx2dYChA4

1500$ used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nothing-bea...324630?hash=item4b0c9f7796:g:hmMAAOSwx2dYDDKi

867$ used
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPhon...991653?hash=item3f6f677865:g:ecUAAOSwImRYJ1er

4800$ new
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iPhon...254874?hash=item3601e8999a:g:d0wAAOSwx-9Ww6ND

What some things are listed and what they actually sell for is different.
I can list my iPhone 7 for $10,000 too.

 

[Old geek 959]

What some things are listed and what they actually sell for is different.
I can list my iPhone 7 for $10,000 too.

you have a point but the general pricing is somewhere between.

 

[Applejuiced]

you have a point but the general pricing is somewhere between.

No, its not.
Its way way lower than those listings you posted.

 

[Newtons Apple]

you have a point but the general pricing is somewhere between.

OK, I got greedy, how about $700 but you pay for shipping!

 

[6thDAY]

OK, I got greedy, how about $700 but you pay for shipping!

How's the condition?