A first generation iPhone has sold for $10,000.  

The 8GB gadget - which was launched by Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007, and went on sale six months later - comes complete in its original packaging and is unopened.

The seller - who goes by the username samsonbible on the online auction website - described the handset as a "rare collector's vintage box" and listed it for $10,000 as a Buy it Now product meaning people could only purchase it for that price rather than bid for the item.

The description read: "Stunning rare collectors choice Apple iPhone 1st Generation 8GB and factory sealed! "You are seeing a piece of history! This is an incredible collectors show piece!

This would be a crown jewel for any collection! Amazing factory sealed box! "Unopened and the collectors dream Apple iPhone!"