Exciting Auction Opportunities for Apple Collectors
Apple memorabilia on auction. Image source: RR Auction
Join the Bidding Before It’s Too Late!
For avid Apple enthusiasts, the chance to acquire sealed first-generation iPhones, early EVT (Engineering Validation Testing) and DVT (Design Validation Testing) prototypes, along with a variety of collectibles such as vintage magazines and business cards is now available in an active auction running until March 20.
Valuable Treasures Up for Grabs
Whenever vintage Apple products and collectibles enter the market through auctions, they often fetch impressive sums. Items like unopened iPhones or personal items from Steve Jobs consistently attract high bids.
This latest event, highlighted by MacRumors, offers a diverse selection of important Apple memorabilia. Conducted by RR Auction, bidders can explore 317 unique lots housed under the thematic collection titled “Steve Jobs and the Apple Revolution,” with bidding concluding on March 20 at 7 p.m. EDT.
A Fascinating Array of Prototype Devices
Among these treasures are several prototype devices categorized according to their development phase such as EVT, DVT, or PVT (Production Validation Testing), making them particularly enticing for collectors who appreciate historical significance in technology.
Exclusive Offers Awaiting Bidders
One noteworthy item is an original Apple-1 complete with its manual and accessories starting at $5,000; this piece has an estimated selling price exceeding $300,000 due to its rarity.
Additionally available is an intriguing EVT prototype of the Apple/Bandi Pippin beginning at just $200 but likely closing over $1,500 amidst competitive bids. A unique branded coloring kit is also anticipated to reach around $800 during this auction event.
A Glimpse Beyond Apple’s World
Beyond Apple’s iconic offerings lies technology history itself—such as a Twitter bird logo valued at approximately $40,000 sourced from their San Francisco headquarters or a rich archive packed with game development materials for Star Wars Arcade projected to be worth around $30,000.
Get Ready to Bid!
The bidding process has already commenced! Each of these exceptional items will ultimately go to the highest bidder when it concludes on March 20. For those hesitant about plunking down over $75k for a single iPhone model there are more affordable options like the upcoming iPhone 16e that promise great value without breaking your budget.