A pair of sandals belonging to Steve Jobs, the legendary CEO of the US-based technology giant Apple, was sold at a record price at the auction. An auction held by Julien’s Auctions paid a full $218,000 for these sandals. The auction house did not reveal the identity of the buyer.
The sandals put up for auction were used by Steve Jobs in the 1970s to 1980s. Don’t believe the price is that high either; These sandals weren’t gold plated or anything. The product was one of Birkenstock’s classic models.
Here are the sandals sold for 218 thousand dollars!
The Birkenstocks, which found buyers for a record price, were thought to be no longer used at that time and were thrown away. Someone who saw this had also hidden the sandals. Over the years, the sandals, which were once again in the hands of the family, were shown in various exhibitions. In 2018, it was announced that these sandals were worn by Steve Jobs under the uniform.
So how did this shoe sell for such a high price?
As a matter of fact, it doesn’t make much sense to buy an ordinary shoe for such a high price. The auction house accepts it. In the statement, it is stated that the auction is thought to be completed between 60 and 80 thousand dollars, but the inclusion of an NFT in the business raises the price so much.
Connected to a blockchain network called Polygon, NFT includes a 360-degree rotating video of Steve Jobs’ sandals. The buyer, whose name has not been disclosed, is now the owner of this NFT.
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