A first-generation iPhone sold for almost $40,000 at auction Posted on October 17, 2022 By Charlielikes Business Insider reported that someone paid $39,339.60 for an iPhone on Sunday. The seller listed the first-generation handset in its factory-sealed box with LCG Auctions on September 30. Tech Tags:'almost, ‘a, £40,000, at, auction, first-generation, for, iphone, sold, tech, technology