17.10.2013 01:36 Uhr, Quelle: The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Did you know that the iPhone 2G is a collector's item?

When it comes to mobile gadgets, most tech junkies only care about the latest and greatest. If it's not cutting edge, you might as well not both, right? Well, not quite; It seems that the original, non-3G iPhone (commonly referred to as the iPhone 2G) has risen sharply in value after becoming obsolete. In fact, if you have a mint specimen you're willing to part with, you might be looking at $1,000 USD or more. Ever the pulse current gadget values, the eBay "Completed Listings" page for the iPhone 2G is somewhat jaw-dropping. First, you have folks asking $5,000 or more for unopened units, which never sell. But there are several examples of "new" iPhones with open boxes going for

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