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ive won $1000 dollars on a scratch card and recived the money and thinking of starting an ipod collection so how much for all ur ipods $1000 sound right plz reply asap

As the picture says my iPods are not for sale. If you were asking how much it'd cost to get a collection similar to mine it's really hard to say. The 1st generation iPod is pretty hard to come by now. It's really hard to come by with all of the original accessories and box. That's why MattyMac is a genius for keeping one unused. I go to old off the beaten path electronic stores anytime I see one in hopes that they have one in the Window display or something. A lot of people will say 1st generation iPod but it's really not, check serial numbers using this site prior to buying http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html Also I avoid refurbished iPods. The only refurbed iPod I have is the 2nd gen shuffle.

All of my iPods are in pretty good condition and have the original boxes so I suspect it would cost a few bucks to replace it :) My 2G has just the smallest dent on the side, almost looks like someone hit it with a glass breaker. My 3rd gen iPods side come out just a little from when I opened it up to replace the battery and hard drive. I ended up opening it 3 times, I think that's the only reason you can tell. Watch forums for people selling them and use model number saved searches on eBay and be really picky about what you buy. That's how I got most of mine.
 
If you're looking for a ready made ipod collection put this (230354608181) ebay listing number into ebay search. 12 ipods all in brilliant condition for $12000. It's been relisted about 3 times so it seems that he might be asking a bit too much. There's also an untouched 1st gen for $600 but it doesn't have the box (item no. 150370660080).
 
If you're looking for a ready made ipod collection put this (230354608181) ebay listing number into ebay search. 12 ipods all in brilliant condition for $12000. It's been relisted about 3 times so it seems that he might be asking a bit too much. There's also an untouched 1st gen for $600 but it doesn't have the box (item no. 150370660080).

The self made collection is awesome! However, I believe the 1st gen listed with no box is a refurb from apple as part of the battery replacement program...
 
I have only two iPod scelled:
iPod nano 4G 16Gb Black and iPod shuffle 3G 4Gb (special edition)

My collection iPod is:

My first: iPod video 30Gb white (but I sold it :()
iPod shuffle 2G blue 1Gb
iPod touch 1G 16Gb (409$ when I buy it! lol)
iPod nano 4G Orange 16Gb
iPod shuffle 2G (product)red 1Gb (engraving "240 Stolen Tunes Inside")
iPod shuffle 3G Black 4Gb
iPod nano 4G Black 16Gb (I have win it!)
iPod touch 2G 8Gb Coca-Cola (I have win it!)
iPod nano 5G Green 16Gb
iPod shuffle 3G 4Gb Special edition (Only Michael Jackson Inside in Lossless :D)
iPod shuffle 3G 4Gb Special edition (Scelled)
iPod classic Black160Gb (coming soon)

I have also an iPhone 3Gs 32Gb to replace my mobile and iPod touch 1G. It's an amazing phone, really love it ^^
 
JHC people, that is impressive, ive only got a 4G 20 GB colour (whch HDD works but is on its last legs, completely freezes whenever it feels like), the new 5G 16 GB red nano, the cute (and i think the best), 4 GB 3G stubby nano (which has now gone to a new home) and a 6g black 80GB classic. which still confounds me even though its classified as a "classic" model they won't update the software to the latest. what, the thing is too underpowered to run genius?
 
i know its off topic but my claim to geekdom is i own a (still functional) mini disc walkman, long before the ipod was around. served me well for many years ;)
 
Update of picture, with stands

Hi,
Time to update, showing the collection with the newest addition, MattyMacs stands. Looks great, but could not get the stands to fit the oldest iPods, need to modify them a little;)

I have all the ipods, 1st to 5.5th (except the classic) + iPod touch 1st & 2nd generation + iPhone 1st, iPhone 3G, and my wife the 3GS (not pictured).
(also have some additional 1st generation 10GB ipods, PM me if interested:cool:)
 

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Hi,
Time to update, showing the collection with the newest addition, MattyMacs stands. Looks great, but could not get the stands to fit the oldest iPods, need to modify them a little;)

I have all the ipods, 1st to 5.5th (except the classic) + iPod touch 1st & 2nd generation + iPhone 1st, iPhone 3G, and my wife the 3GS (not pictured).
(also have some additional 1st generation 10GB ipods, PM me if interested:cool:)
collection looks great!

I'm interested in purchasing the iPod stands you have! Please let me know how .

Habitus
I sent you a PM. I only have black stands left if that is ok with you.
 
Hi,
Time to update, showing the collection with the newest addition, MattyMacs stands. Looks great, but could not get the stands to fit the oldest iPods, need to modify them a little;)

I have all the ipods, 1st to 5.5th (except the classic) + iPod touch 1st & 2nd generation + iPhone 1st, iPhone 3G, and my wife the 3GS (not pictured).
(also have some additional 1st generation 10GB ipods, PM me if interested:cool:)

Sent you an email regarding 1st gen 10gb iPod!
 
this is like collecting plastic bags....
really whats the value here?

Why does anyone collect anything? It's because for some reason it's enjoyable to them. My personal reason for collecting them is because this is a device that nearly single-handedly changed an entire industry forever. That's pretty amazing. One-day I intended to have them in an office with a little write-up of the history of the iPod. A museum exhibit so to speak.

Some collect them because they think they'll be worth money. I think that's fairly unrealistic with the exception of the first ones. That's already worth money, much more than I paid for mine. One like Matty's that's unused and non-refurbished will be worth a considerable amount.
 
Okay so I am slowly building up my collection with some pieces coming and going all the time...

Well here is the final collection for awhile... I will list in order of the picture! (top row left to right, then bottom row left to right)

4th Gen. iPod 20GB (black and white screen)
4th Gen. iPod 20GB (black and white screen)
4th Gen. iPod 20GB (bad hard drive)
4th Gen. iPod 40Gb
4th Gen. HP iPod 40GB
3rd Gen. iPod 40GB
2nd Gen. Mini 4GB
5th Gen. iPod Video 60GB (black, bad hard drive)
5th Gen. iPod Video 80GB (white)
2nd Gen. Touch 8GB
iPhone 3G 8Gb

Not Pictured:
1st Gen. Shuffle 512MB (In the wife's gym locker)
1st Gen. Mini 4GB (At my work, silver)

All of it is used, and only two are broken! I just want to have a used, full set up to the end of 2010 so I can put it in a small "museum" plexiglass box and have the "The First Decade of The Apple iPod" I would like them all to be running at the same time. I have no I idea why I want all used ipods, I just want them to show some wear and tear! I am looking for a 1st Gen. iPod right now!
It would be a great office piece!
 

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Got a silver 1gb 2nd gen shuffle in the mail today. It was $10 shipped on ebay.
 
As many of you probably are, I too am an iPod collector. It's hard to explain the feeling of getting a new iPod, eventhough you know there's no need for it:rolleyes:

...my iPhone is pretty much the only thing that gets use nowadays, but I still find myself trying to find a way to get the next one :D

I have a few questions for you MattyMac! Why did you start collecting iPods? And do you ever plan on selling your collection or will this be something you pass on to later family members? and my last questions is, where do you find your ipods?

P.S.- Siliconcowboy and iPodcollector these questions apply to you also!!
 
Collectors

I have a few questions for you MattyMac! Why did you start collecting iPods? And do you ever plan on selling your collection or will this be something you pass on to later family members? and my last questions is, where do you find your ipods?

P.S.- Siliconcowboy and iPodcollector these questions apply to you also!!

This collection started with me beeing bored, and browsing ebay this summer, where I found most of my iPods. Before I knew it, I had quite a big collection (to big in fact):rolleyes:

My collection is not for sale. I plan, as you, to probably put it on display somewhere. I think the ipod is gadget of the decade, and it did stirr things up in the music business. (so do Wired and many others).

I dont think the collection will be worth a lot of money, so I dont see any economical gain (unlike this fellow which has a refurbished 1st gen ipod as the most attractive item:confused: and tries to sell the collection way to expensive)

I can give an advice though to the aspiring collectors out there, buy one of these kits, and your collection will shine:cool:

PS: not all 1st gen ipods on ebay, are actual 1st gen ipods. And ipods with the 2nd digit beeing a "Q" is refurbished ipods.
 
Hi,
Time to update, showing the collection with the newest addition, MattyMacs stands. Looks great, but could not get the stands to fit the oldest iPods, need to modify them a little;)

I have all the ipods, 1st to 5.5th (except the classic) + iPod touch 1st & 2nd generation + iPhone 1st, iPhone 3G, and my wife the 3GS (not pictured).
(also have some additional 1st generation 10GB ipods, PM me if interested:cool:)

That's very beautifully displayed! I wouldn't ever collect things in such a manner, but it's awesome to look at. Thanks for sharing!
 
I can give an advice though to the aspiring collectors out there, buy one of these kits, and your collection will shine:cool:

PS: not all 1st gen ipods on ebay, are actual 1st gen ipods. And ipods with the 2nd digit beeing a "Q" is refurbished ipods.

I am going to have to get that scratch kit!! It looks awesome! Is that what you used on your first and second gen iPods you were selling?

I knew that most 1st gen iPods on ebay were really 2nd gens but I had no idea that "Q" meant they were refurbished! Thanks for the info! Any other tips?
 
I am going to have to get that scratch kit!! It looks awesome! Is that what you used on your first and second gen iPods you were selling?

I knew that most 1st gen iPods on ebay were really 2nd gens but I had no idea that "Q" meant they were refurbished! Thanks for the info! Any other tips?

Yes, I used Radtech Icecream on all my ipods, and even though it did not remove the worst scratches, it made a world of difference.

My best tip: always ask for the serialnumber for an ipods. Third digit indicates year of production, 4th and 5th indicates weeknumber. Geniune 1st gen ipods was produced between october 2001 and may/june 2002.

Also always check the serialnumber on this page to verify if its a refurb.
 
Yes, I used Radtech Icecream on all my ipods, and even though it did not remove the worst scratches, it made a world of difference.

My best tip: always ask for the serialnumber for an ipods. Third digit indicates year of production, 4th and 5th indicates weeknumber. Geniune 1st gen ipods was produced between october 2001 and may/june 2002.

Also always check the serialnumber on this page to verify if its a refurb.

For the purpose of my collection, refurbs don't really matter to me! I have two refurbs though! :p
 
I have a few questions for you MattyMac! Why did you start collecting iPods? And do you ever plan on selling your collection or will this be something you pass on to later family members? and my last questions is, where do you find your ipods?

P.S.- Siliconcowboy and iPodcollector these questions apply to you also!!

I started collecting iPods as a hobby. I bought many of them as soon as they were released by apple but obtained some of the older ones on ebay. Itried to stay away from refurbs and only purchase iPods with the retail packaging (although I did purchase a couple refurbs directly from apple).

I won't be passing them on to any family members. My fear is that the batteries will eventually start to eat them away many years down the road. I've actually consolidated and sold off a portion of my collection over the past few months. Im getting married this year along with potentially buying a house so I need all the funds I can get.

Although I do still have my sealed original First Generation. That one I will be hanging onto for a while or at least until I get a very nice $$$$ offer for it.
 
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