Apple-1 earns $210,700 under the hammer

first-Apple-1-computer.jpgApple PCs have been singular as well as hence they have headlines every time they come under a hammer. This time around, Apple-1 was auctioned off by Christie's auction for a obtuse amount: for a great $210,700. Purchased a great 30 years ago, a value has been appreciated in leaps as well as bounds. The Personal Computer was picked up by Italy formed in isolation gourmet Marco Boglion on a telephonic bid. The Personal Computer went along with an autographed minute by a co-founder Steve Wozniak.[Cnet]

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