Ultra Rare Vintage Original 1st Gen Apple iPod. 10GB. M8709J/A Used. Great condition. Collector’s item.
Accessories.
This original, 1st Generation iPod was purchased new by me back in June 2002 and has been stored unused for over 10 years in its original packaging.
Units in this condition that have been cared for properly and include all original packaging as well as accessories are extremely rare now.
So if you’re a collector, tech geek, or someone who just enjoys reliving the era when analog (mechanical scroll wheel, actual physical buttons) and early, portable, digital (monochrome LCD with classic Chicago font used in original Mac OSs) briefly co-existed together, this might
be something worth owning.
Please read this description carefully before placing a bid.
You are bidding on an original, 1st generation 10GB iPod with mechanical scroll wheel and FireWire interface, released in October 2001.
The iPod has been restored to original factory settings.
The iPod works beautifully and there are no problems with functioning of buttons, scroll wheel, headphone jack, etc.
The “hold” slider doesn’t engage properly (it moves into position, but doesn’t actually lock), so please be aware of this, although it does not affect playback at all (I think this may have been caused by me changing the battery, so it could probably be fixed by removing the back cover and adjusting since it is a physical switch).
The battery, which is a replacement battery that I bought and installed many years ago, charges properly and when I played a 2-hour and 20-minute playlist on it at 75% volume, it still had 3 out of 4 bars left on the battery charge icon.
When I bought the replacement battery, I bought a second one, which is included (new, sealed and unused) in this sale.
In terms of cosmetics, there is moderate scuffing, etc on the back of the iPod.
The front of the unit is basically perfect.
The sides have just a few very minor scratches.
All in all, this is a used iPod that was used consistently but carefully over several years and has cosmetic imperfections but has been in storage for over a decade.
The sale includes the original receipt, original box, original packaging, original manual, original Software CD, original FireWire cable, original charger, BUT NO headphones - the successful bidder will have to source headphones from elsewhere.
Accessories include:
FireWire port cover to keep dust out.
Used.
Brand new spare SONY-made battery with instructions and tools for easy replacement when existing battery dies.
This battery is new, sealed and unused.
Apple in-line remote for easy control when the unit is in your pocket/bag.
You may notice in the photos that the original packaging for this says “ …and earphones”, but headphones are NOT included; it only includes the remote itself.
Includes original packaging
(slight damage to back of external package).
Used.
Griffin iTrip FM transmitter to play through your car radio, etc.
Includes original packaging.
Used.
All packaging, where included, is in very good to excellent condition (except remote).
The sale also includes the original shipping packaging with foam inserts.
You will need a FireWire adaptor if your Mac/PC does not have a dedicated FireWire port.
I have tested the unit and it works perfectly with Mac OS 10.11.6 (El Capitan).
This is a used product and, as such, is sold “as is”, with no guarantee that it will work or that any of the accessories will work or that any of the items in this sale will perform as expected.
PLEASE NOTE: I CANNOT ACCEPT BIDS FROM USERS WITH NO FEEDBACK OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK.
YOUR BID WILL BE REMOVED UNDER EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
IN THE EVENT THAT A ZERO-FEEDBACK/NEGATIVE FEEDBACK BIDDER “WINS” THE AUCTION, THEIR BID WILL BE REMOVED, THE AUCTION WILL BE CANCELLED AND THE ITEM WILL BE RELISTED.
THIS ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO BIDDERS IN JAPAN.
Postage is free to anywhere in Japan with a tracking number where possible/available.
It will be properly packed to ensure they reach you safely.
Payment must be received within 72 hours (3 days) of the end of the auction.
If you have any questions, please ask you before you bid.
Thanks very much for your interest