Firstly, you want to identify which iPod you own so you can assess its value. If you don’t have the original box, you can search the device for a model number to find out which iPod it is.
Now, the surprisingly high value of the iPod made waves when a sealed and unopened first generation iPod that someone got as a Christmas gift in 2001 (and allegedly forgot all about it for 20 years), sold for $29,000 last year. But be warned that this is the exception rather than the rule.
In truth, first generation iPods can go for anywhere between $200 and $500 on eBay if they are in good condition. A few can even go for up to $1,000 if they are in their original packaging. But anything apart from that can fluctuate greatly in value, as more and more iPods were produced after the first one became a worldwide phenomenon. Indeed, iPod Nanos can go for as low as $30 online.
The better condition your device is, and the more you keep its original packaging and accessories, the higher the chance of getting a better price, but it’s no surefire success.
