the $599 iPhone 17e, aligning with the cost of the 8 GB version of the first iPhone, priced at $599. Original iPhones remain available for purchase, as past owners frequently list pre-owned iPhone 2G units on auction platforms like eBay. The condition greatly influences the price buyers are willing to pay. The most sought-after models are those with 4 GB of storage that remain in their original, unopened packaging. Such original iPhone units can command prices in the hundreds of thousands. For instance, a factory-sealed 4 GB original iPhone sold for $190,372.80 during the summer of 2023, beginning at a bid of $10,000. In the spring of 2024, a comparable unit was auctioned for $130,027.20, while another reached $147,286.
Nevertheless, Apple enthusiasts looking to acquire a second-hand iPhone 2G will spend significantly less. A brief search on eBay indicates that pre-owned first-generation iPhones can be priced below $100, although these are not highly coveted collector’s versions like the sealed 4 GB models. The starting price can escalate to several hundred dollars for a used, original iPhone that includes the original box and all accompanying accessories.