At an auction of various pieces of Apple’s history, an old check worth $116 was sold. A buyer valued the check from 1976, signed by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, at $135,000.
Steve Jobs is still considered a great visionary and influential figure in the IT world more than 10 years after his death. His decisions have significantly shaped Apple’s products and brand. The iPhone, as his legacy, remains a best-seller.
The name Steve Jobs is irrevocably tied to the history of Apple.
Apple Relics from the Early Days
What is the deal with the check? Dated 1976, issued by Steve Jobs and personally signed by Steve Wozniak, this coveted item already had an immeasurable value for Apple fans.
What made it even more interesting was the fact that the two Apple founders apparently purchased components from the company “Ramlor Inc.” with this check. It is assumed that the acquired circuit boards were used to produce their first Apple-1 computer. This was a fundamental event in Apple’s history and thus laid the foundation for the company founded by Jobs.
Were there other Apple items at the auction? At the auction, potential buyers not only had the opportunity to bid on the aforementioned check. Technical innovations such as an original sealed iPhone and a functional Apple-1 computer were also among the offerings.
Once again, the opportunity arose to delve into the beginnings of Steve Jobs and secure a piece of Apple history.
Steve Jobs is Still Relevant Today
Technological devices and documents from Apple’s early days are consequently highly sought-after collectibles. Thus, it is not surprising that such auctions attract many interested buyers and reach record sums.
Old letters and documents from Steve Jobs have already fetched five- and six-figure sales. A letter from the Apple founder sold for 162,000 euros to a new owner.
Apple is also aware of this. Since Jobs’ passing, his office has remained untouched and unchanged. Very few people have entered this room since, including current Apple CEO Tim Cook, as well as Jobs’ surviving wife and daughter.
