Apple-1 Computer Auction Currently Rakes $200K, One of Six in Rare Koa Wood Case
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Each Apple product has a story to tell and the initial ones hold immense importance for many of us. Apple-1 computers are part of history, a mark where Apple began its journey to penetrate the industry. These days, the computers are sold on auctions for thousands of dollars as collectibles for people who know their true value. In a new Apple-1 computer auction, but the latest highlight is quite special as its casing is made from Koa wood. Scroll down to read more details on the auction.
Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs designed and tested 200 Apple-1 computers. 175 of them were sold for $666.66 each and 50 of these were sold to the owner of ByteShop in Mountain View, California. Upon delivering, Steve Jobs prepared 50 Magazine boxes housing an Apple-1 kit. Paul Terrel, owner of ByteShop wanted the Apple-1 computers to be in-one units that consumers could use by simply plugging in. Jobs posed the idea that Terrel can sell monitors, keyboards, and other power supplies along the Apple-1 and make a profit.