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As tech legends go, Steve Jobs is still a superstar, even 13 years after his death. Apple’s father, who founded the cult company with Steve Wozniak in 1976, used his visionary power to set technological milestones such as the Mac, iPod and iPhone that continue to shape our world today.
The collector market appreciates this, too: Jobs memorabilia is worth its weight in gold, a fact revealed at a recent auction. The total amount of items sold at the auction was more than $1.6 million, the Daily Mail reported.
iPhone from 2007 sold at auction for 133,000 francs
This was just one of the highlights of the “Apple Revolution” auction held at RR Auction in Boston. In 1977, a working Apple 1 computer signed by Wozniak, which served as a demo, sold for an impressive $323,789 (293,417 francs). The computer came with a custom-made case and a built-in keyboard.
The closed-box first-generation iPhone—the rarest of its kind, discontinued just two months after its groundbreaking debut—brought $147,286 (133,470 francs). The 4GB model is a true 2007 throwback.
Paper also has value
There was demand for even fewer technical products. A 1983 business card of Steve Jobs sold for an incredible $181,000 (164,022 francs), the newspaper wrote. However, a signed photo of Apple founders changed hands for only $250. “This is a testament to Steve Jobs’ enduring legacy,” Bobby Livingston, vice president of RR Auction, told the newspaper.
Enthusiasts also found their buyers: the Douglas Engelbart three-button “Mark II” Hawley
Not the first high-grossing auction
The market for Apple memorabilia is booming: The first Apple computers recently sold for more than $223,000 (202,082 francs). Originally sold for $666 (603 francs), this product laid the foundation for the billion-dollar company.
And prices continue to rise: in 2018, Jobs’ application from Apple fetched over $50,000, and a pair of sandals reached a staggering $281,000 (254,000 francs) last year.
It turns out that the fascination with Steve Jobs and Apple is uninterrupted, and the hunger for a piece of technological history is driving collectors to dig deep into their pockets. Visionary Jobs’ legacy lives on in the form of collectibles that make the hearts of Apple fans and tech enthusiasts around the world beat faster.
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Source :Blick
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