iPhone 6 prototype in developer mode selling for $56k on eBay

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Want to own a super-rare prototype iPhone 6, as accidentally sent out to a Verizon customer? You’d better have six-figures to spare.

The alleged prototype in question has appeared on eBay, running the internal Apple applications the company uses to test new devices as opposed to the consumer version of iOS.

There are no FCC markings or any other text on the handset’s body, other than the word “iPhone.” There is also a red lightning port, which seller kimberlyk1018 claims “is a sure sign of a prototype.”

The full listing reads:

“For sale is a brand new never used Apple iPhone 6 Prototype. Apple does NOT let these phones out of their possession yet I was accidentally sent one upon renewing my contract. As you can see from the photos, iOS8 has not been placed on this device, rather it is in the true developer mode. There are no FCC markings on the rear of the device or a model number. This is the real deal!!!

The lightening [sic] port is red which is a sure sign of a prototype. This device is being sold as is. I cannot guarantee that it will make calls or that the camera will work. However I can guarantee you that the device is a 64gb iPhone 6 which was sent to me from Verizon. The device comes with the box, charger, headphones and wall charger as well as all the paperwork. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

This is a once in a life time opportunity for you to take a part of. ***Free Shipping is only included if price exceeds $4,000.*** Buyer must have a PayPal verified address and be seller protection eligible. If you would would like any additional photos please let me know.

I am also giving a 110% guarantee on this being an authentic Apple prototype device.”

Provided that this is a legit leak, it’s more than likely that Apple will order eBay to shut down the auction ahead of its October 9 end date, while there will surely be an internal investigation into how this happened in the first place.

In the meantime bids are skyrocketing, however — hitting $56,100.00 at time of writing.

A few more pics can be seen below.

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Posted: Oct 05, 2014 10:07 pm
Related Forum: Mobile Devices

Source: http://www.cultofmac.com/298752/alleged-iphone-6-prototype-selling-14-5k-ebay/

Comments

TohkaPosted: Tue. Oct 07, 2014

Its "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available."

Apple got to the owner.
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That's what I was thinking, they probably paid him/her off to give the phone back.

ItsPosted: Tue. Oct 07, 2014

"This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available."

Apple got to the owner.
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LatencyPosted: Tue. Oct 07, 2014

I still feel this is a ridiculous amount of money. I know TLA would buy it. That's for sure.

JRMHPosted: Mon. Oct 06, 2014

Apple is going to spend all the money it can to get it back, sadly. If this person was good-hearted and not after money, than he'd help the community out. I don't blame him though, 100k for a phone? I wish it was me.

DeluxeHazardPosted: Mon. Oct 06, 2014

Already at 100k. Some people really want this.

BenUKPosted: Mon. Oct 06, 2014

This is just crazy. Apple should have already been on top of this and to be honest, this never should of happened in the first place.

darknoomPosted: Mon. Oct 06, 2014

It's at 100K right now.... it's cool and all but is it really worth it?

MushroomElmPosted: Mon. Oct 06, 2014

Miss
Ghostizaboss Are they on something strong no one with a brain will pay that

People that are die hard fans of things don't really think when purchasing something like this. I can easily see this sell for way more.

Getting the prototype of an Iphone is worth well over 60K. Think of it as a 100% Jailbreak. No longer restricted by even Cydia(If it still uses that..I haven't used apple since 3.1.4 ).

With this phone, you can literally make your own OS on it, if you know what you're doing. I can see great things coming out of this, if it falls in the right hands. But as someone mentioned, Apple will probably bid on it from multiple accounts so that they get it back and their tech doesn't fall in public hands.

BossHaugPosted: Mon. Oct 06, 2014

"***Free Shipping is only included if price exceeds $4,000.*** "

You mean you can't give the person free shipping even if its only a couple grand? what a cheapskate.