"Sealed 4GB Original iPhone Sets World Record with $190,000 Auction Sale"

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A first-edition, unopened 4GB Apple iPhone from 2007 sold for $190,372.80 at an auction in the US, nearly 400 times its original price. Considered a "Holy Grail" by iPhone collectors, the rare model attracted 28 bids and was described as "exceedingly rare" and in exceptional condition. Originally retailing at $599, the 4GB model was discontinued just two months after its launch due to lagging sales. This record-breaking sale adds to the list of rare Apple memorabilia and relics that have fetched high prices at auctions.
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- Rare 4GB Original iPhone Sells for Record $190000 at Auction MacRumors
- Sealed original iPhone breaks record with $158,000 price 9to5Mac
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