An Apple-1 computer is going up for auction. The new estimates on a rarity such as this, along with some special correspondence, bring this up more. It has a full set of provenance with the original owner, and is even referred to as the “Hatfield”, number 48 of the original 200, and one of fewer than 75 that are known to exist. This… musem piece… last sold at auction for $671,400 in 2013, after being fixed, and signed by Wozniak. The initial estimate is that it’ll auction for $800,000 now. Keith checked his bank account, and can’t afford it, but I’m sure someone will enjoy this piece of Apple’s nostalgic filled history.
An original Apple–1 Computer could sell for between $500,000 and $800,000 when it is auctioned off this October. There are fewer than 75 Apple–1 Computers known to exist, and a smaller number that are operational. The “Hatfield” Apple–1 is number 48 on the Apple–1 registry, and it is in working condition. The machine was purchased by Fred Hatfield, a computer enthusiast and employee of Computer Data Systems.
Source: Rare Working Apple-1 Could Fetch $800,000 at Auction – MacRumors
