Factory-sealed first-generation iPhone sells for over US$63,000


According to United Press International (UPI), Karen Green, the device's original owner, said she received it as a gift in 2007 and decided to leave it in the box. — LCG Auctions

WASHINGTON: A first-generation iPhone, still unopened and plastic wrapped in the box, was auctioned for more than US$63,000 (RM280,000).

Louisiana-based LCG Auctions said the iPhone, dating from 2007, fetched a high bid of US$63,356.40 (RM281,239) before the auction closed on Sunday.

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