Even though Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died more than a decade ago, his presence still looms large among tech fans, making common items signed by him extremely valuable.The proof is in the pudding: An early Apple business card signed by Steve Jobs Auction price is $181,183.
This signed business card is estimated to have been made around 1983 and is one of six items signed by Jobs. “Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution” The auction, organized by RR Auction, ended on Thursday. According to RR Auction, the business card has the highest sale price of any Steve Jobs-related item and is one of only five business cards signed and authenticated by the late tech mogul at any time.
“An Apple business card signed by Steve Jobs sold for more than $180,000, setting a new standard for autographed business cards. This is a testament to Steve Jobs’ enduring legacy and Apple’s profound impact on our modern world,” said Bob, executive vice president of RR Auction. Bobby Livingston said in a press release.
In terms of sales price, business cards are closely followed by Check signed by Steve Jobs From 1976, priced at $176,850.
The check is notable because it precedes Apple’s official founding by nearly two weeks. As of this writing, March 19, 1976, it appears that Apple has not yet received the personalized check. To solve this problem, Jobs handwritten “Apple Computer” as the company name in the upper left corner of the check. The address on the check was the famous “Apple Garage” in Palo Alto, Legend company was established.
All items signed by Jobs were sold, as well as a business card from the 1980s and an unsigned promotional poster.
While Jobs-related projects are in many cases predictable, some seem random until you know the full story.one of which includes a movie ticket for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl In 2003, Jobs signed the agreement.
The former CEO of Apple is Known for rejecting signature requestsBut in this case, it was decided to fulfill the wish of a fan who met him at the cinema with his family. Fans had no paper, so they gave their movie tickets to Jobs to sign. It sells for $14,653.
Another interesting thing is an employment letter that Jobs sent to a job applicant in 1986 when he was CEO of Next. In the letter, he wrote: “If you are as good as you tell us (and we expect you to be), Your salary will increase”.
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