Discover some of the most valuable items in the history of telephony and the reasons why these classic phones are worth so much today
In this publication I want to talk to you about several things Old cell phones that currently have a very high price. Whether they mark a milestone in the history of telephony or simply because their features are so attractive, these devices sell for fairly high prices on the second-hand market. Do you want to meet them?
Old phones are the most valued in the second-hand market
There is a series of phones that marked an entire generation. Be it because of their design, their functionality or simply because they changed the telephony paradigm, today they are selling at a premium. It is true that I always talk to you about the “second-hand market”. And I’m not wrong, because in reality None of these devices can be officially purchased today. To find them in different states go to sites like Wallapop, eBay or Mercado Libre.
Unfortunately, for many of us, these models make us obsolete. Some were released more than 10 years ago (and longer). All the examples I am giving you here correspond to iconic phones. The prices I give you are approximate, as they depend on each seller In all cases, I tried to do this research based on the device New and sealedWhich is the most expensive. Note that there are places where they will pay you well for your second-hand mobile phone, but the ones I’ve mentioned here are in a different league.
iPhone 2G
eBay listing for a 2G iPhone
I’m going to start by talking about one of the most iconic mobile phones in recent history. i mean iPhone 2GAlso known as the first generation iPhone. Currently, it is easy to find it for 1000 euros, although it depends a lot on the condition of the device. There are some that come with original packaging and are in perfect condition. But they are open now. It is relatively easy to find and therefore, you can get one for between 700 and 3000 euros. There are also many overpriced ads, though I doubt the seller will be able to close a deal.
Nokia Sapphire 8800
eBay listings for the Nokia Sapphire 8800
Another mobile I found on eBay Nokia Sapphire 8800. In the ad you can see above it sells for around 1000 dollars, that is around 960 euros. Those of us who lived through Nokia’s golden age remember that the Finnish brand stood out, above all, for its bold design. It is a rather rare device, notable for its refined appearance. Perhaps, the brand has launched it keeping in mind a type of user who is interested in fashion and high-end devices.
Pull the senator
eBay ad for a mobira senator
he Pull the senator It’s on eBay for about $1,000, though the ad welcomes offers Despite the name, it is considered to be Nokia’s first mobile phone. Although it is cataloged as such, it is hard to believe that this device was truly mobile. It’s true that it technically meets that definition, but its high weight makes it hard to imagine getting from here to there with it. The announced model is a prototype that was built in 1979.
Motorola Brick
eBay listing for a Motorola brick
Another piece of equipment I found on eBay Motorola Brick. From the pictures provided by the seller, I was able to identify it as a 1992 model that this particular product is new, unused and in its original packaging. Perhaps, for this reason, it costs more than other tools I have found on this platform. Right now it sells for around $3,500.
Motorola Aura R1
eBay listing for a Motorola Aura R1
I am continuing with Motorola to talk to you about this matter Motorola Aura R1. This device, which retails for around $1,250, isn’t as old as you might think. It was actually launched in 2008, a year in which the original iPhone had already been unveiled. Perhaps, no one at Motorola at the time imagined that this was no longer the way to go. If we compare it to the original iPhone, this device has elements that will soon become outdated, such as the T9 physical keyboard or a smaller round screen.
FUJITSU Loox F-07C with Windows 7
eBay ad for a Fujitsu Loox F-07C
Here is another very strange and old mobile I found on ebay. about it FUJITSU Loox F-07C with Windows 7A device that, according to the announcement itself, comes from Japan. Now, I’ve been able to verify, it seems this model never came to Spain. It had an Intel Atom processor and a version of Windows 7 that was adapted to this type of device. There was also a version with Symbian, the older operating system used by Nokia. Right now, it costs around $1000 brand new.
Samsung M300 The Simpsons Edition
Advertisement on eBay for a Samsung M300
Let’s go with another pretty special relic. he Samsung M300 The Simpsons Edition Announced in May 2007, just a few months before the appearance of the original iPhone. You only have to look at its appearance to see how out of date it is with what Apple is about to present. In this case, it’s a doubly interesting model, because not only is it old, but it’s a limited edition that also includes The Simpsons movie. Moreover, the seller makes it fully sealed for a median price of 6,509 euros.
Nokia N-Gage
eBay listing for Nokia N-Gage QD
I conclude with another model that marked an entire generation. D Nokia N-Gage It was a portable console with mobile phone functions. Or was it the other way around? In fact, it doesn’t matter much, because Nokia has achieved its goal: to make this device one of the most desirable of the moment. You can not only call, but it was possible to play many titles released especially for its Symbian operating system. I found an N-Gauge QD on eBay for about $3,000 brand new, although it was not sealed.
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