News · 29 June 2026
Your old phone could be worth £500,000
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Some older mobile phones gathering dust could actually be worth a fortune, with one expert suggesting certain models in pristine condition might fetch up to half a million pounds. This comes as auction site prices for vintage tech are rising, depending on demand and how rare the device is. For example, a first-generation iPhone recently sold for over £144,350 at auction.
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