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Rare Functional Apple-1 Computer Fetches $375,000 at Auction

A fully functional Apple-1 computer just fetched $375,000 at auction, topping a collection of rare and valuable Apple memorabilia.
By Blip Tech 1 min read

Summary of the Article

The article reports on RR Auction's 'Steve Jobs and the Apple Revolution' event which wrapped up recently. The auction featured over 200 Apple- and Steve Jobs-related items, with a fully functional Apple-1 computer being the most valuable item, selling for $375,000. This price aligns with RR Auction's expectations.

Other notable items included:

  • An Apple/Bandai Pippin EVT Prototype sold for $4,038
  • A sealed first-generation iPhone 4GB sold for $87,514
  • Two checks, one of which sold for $112,054

The article also mentions previous auctions where functional Apple-1 computers have been sold:

  • In 2020, a functional Apple-1 sold for $458,711.25
  • In 2024, another Apple-1 owned by Apple's first applications engineer, Dana Reddington, sold for over $315,000

The article concludes with information about a separate auction titled 'Remarkable Rarities' held in February 2025, where an autographed 1983 Apple Computer business card by Steve Jobs brought in just over $100,000.

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