Steve Jobs’ life was full of anecdotes, properties and mythical objects. Some of them have been sold at auction, such as costumes or manuscripts, and others are still appreciated by the family, such as their mansion in California or the famous ship “Venus”. Today, dozens of his objects have been auctioned and there are from VHS tapes, his famous leather jacket or signed photographs.
There are prices for almost anyone who wants to own a piece of Apple and Steve Jobs history. There are items starting at one hundred dollars and others that exceed several thousand. However, since this is an auction, the price may change depending on the demand of different customers.
Over 270 Apple and Steve Jobs Products Up for Auction
The auction house RR Auction has published on its website all sorts of objects related to Steve Jobs, Apple and even the current CEO, Tim Cook. Hundreds of memorabilia that will delight The most fanatical Apple collectors
The IBM Leather Bomber Jacket
This bomber has a lot of history between its folds. It was used by Steve Jobs in his iconic photograph in which he made a “comb” at the IBM sign in New York. This photograph was taken in 1983 during a visit to the city. The image has become a symbol of Jobs’ sometimes controversial attitude.
THE The relationship between IBM and Apple had its pros and cons. They were rivals in the 80s and 90s, competing in the personal computer market. However, in the 1990s, IBM sold its PC division and the two companies began collaborating. In fact, they entered into an alliance to “protect themselves” against Google and Microsoft, so Steve Jobs was probably just trying to make a joke in front of the IBM brand.
To date, the jacket has had 14 auctions and a price of $33,675The final estimated price is $75,000, although the auction ends on August 22, so it will likely be lower than the estimated price.
Several sealed original iPhones, an Apple Lisa and even a prototype of the first iPad
There are some really curious and interesting items in the auction. For example, several sealed copies of the original iPhone with prices ranging from $7,000 and $12,000. There is also an Apple Lisa computer that costs nearly $20,000. A working relic that comes with its accessories and even a printer.
Another very curious product is a original iPad prototype with one of the hidden operating systems that Apple uses to test different products. The iPad, for example, has no iOS screen printed or installed inside. The back only has the Apple logo, without even the “iPad” silkscreen. The iPad has 2GB of storagecompared to the minimum of 16GB that the final version had. The price is about to reach the figure of $7,000.
Photographs, clothes and even a wall clock
Throughout Apple’s history, there have been all types of marketing campaigns. And although currently Apple’s marketing is mostly limited to advertising in digital media, television and some banner ads, years ago there were products such as watches, t-shirts, caps…
In this auction we can find some of these pieces, such as t-shirts that They were promoting Mac OS X. There are even Apple swimsuits. Yes, products that would be unthinkable to launch today. There is also a Braun wall clock with the rainbow Apple logo.
Throughout the different pages, you will find Polaroid photographs of Steve Jobs and even others of Tim Cook signed by himself. Some of the other photographs are those that Steve Jobs used when presenting the Apple-1 to Paul Terrell, the first businessman to order computers from Apple.
As a true Apple fan, I am sure you will really enjoy each of the products which are put up for auction. Even if we cannot afford it, entering and seeing such curious products, with high quality photographs and very complete descriptions, is a pleasure.
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