Mobile phones have evolved by leaps and bounds in recent decades. What they were before gigantic, heavy and limited devicestoday they are smartphones that barely weigh and have all the functions that you can imagine.
However, some of those old models that many people have forgotten in drawers or storage rooms They have acquired great value in the collector market. If you have any of these mobiles at home, you could be keeping a small treasure without knowing it.
Motorola Dynatac 8000X: The pioneer of mobiles
One of the most coveted mobiles by collectors is the Motorola Dynatac 8000xwhich was launched in 1983. This was the first commercial mobile phone in history and its original price was around $ 4,000.
Today, a well preserved model can reach between 7,000 and 9,500 euros on sales platforms as eBay. If it is in its original box and with accessories, its value can be shot up to 39,000 euros.
The first iPhone, an icon of technology
He iPhone 2glaunched in 2007, revolutionized the world of telephony and is considered The first modern smartphone. Although in terms of specifications today it is completely obsolete, its historical importance makes collectors pay between 2,000 and 4,000 euros For an unopened specimen.
If you have a 2G iPhone at home, check your status. If it is used but functional, You could get hundreds of euros for him. But if it is in its original box and without using, it could be worth thousands.
Nokia is one of the classics that never die
Before the era of smartphones, Nokia dominated the market with iconic models. Some of its old phones are now highly valued collection objects:
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Nokia 8110 (1996): Known for its curved design, this sliding phone became famous for its appearance in the Matrix movie. In its time it cost around 1,000 euros, and today a new model can be worth up to 3,000 euros.
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Nokia 8800 (2005): This model stood out for its elegant design, its resistant screen and its sliding mechanism. Currently, a new Nokia 8800 can reach the 800 euroswhile special editions, such as CARBON OR SIROCCOthey can reach the 1,200 euros.
Motorola International 3200
Another valuable Motorola model is the International 3200released in 1992 and one of the first phones with GSM technology. Although bulky and unchantly compared to modern devices, its historical importance gives it A special value in the collector market.
Depending on your status and if you retain your original packaging, this mobile can be worth between 100 and 600 euros.
Other models that could be worth money
While the aforementioned models are some of the most sought -after, there are many other old phones that have acquired value over time.
- Ericsson T28 (1999): A compact and light telephone that was considered a luxury at the time. A model in good condition can be sold by 300-500 euros.
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Samsung SPH-N270 (2003): This phone released as a special edition can be worth up to 1,000 euros.
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Sony Ericsson P800 (2002): One of the first telephones with touch screen and advanced design for its time. It can reach up to 400 euros If it is in excellent condition.