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Ericsson A2618s
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10
⏱ Life timer: 0m | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~5M
📰 Why this phone matters: Ericsson A2618 offers WAP and SMS technology, it becomes the fourth Ericsson mobile phone with WAP function (the other belongs to MC218, R320 and R380).Based on a new platform ‘Michelle’, it features a sensuous “S-curve” design and contains the latest developments in software and functionality.
The address book could store up to 100 telephone numbers and associated names in the phone’s memory with voice activated dialling and short cut keypad dialling for the first 9 entries. The call lists recorded the last 20 dialled, answered or missed calls.
The A2618s included time and date functions, an alarm clock, a stop watch, call timers and basic function calculator. It could also send and receive SMS text messages and allowed levels of personalisation by selecting from a range of pre-loaded ring tone melodies, by composing your own ring tone and by changing the external covers.
Three games were also provided on the phone, Tetris, Erix and E-Maze. Finally, limited Internet access was provided to mobile services using the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) over an SMS bearer.
📝 Reviews when released: Ericssoners 🔗
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Motorola StarTAC 70: The Early Grey Flip Legend
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)
⭐ WOW Factor: First ever clamshell mobile
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 1996 | 💰 Release Price: More than 1000 $
📊 Units Sold: ~4M
📰 Why this phone matters: The Motorola StarTAC 70 stands as one of the earliest and most historically significant variants of the legendary StarTAC family, the first true clamshell (flip) mobile phone ever released. Introduced shortly after the landmark 1996 launch, the StarTAC 70 preserved the original revolutionary design while offering improved digital GSM functionality, refined internal boards, and sturdier mechanical tolerances compared to the earliest production runs. It belongs to the foundational generation of StarTAC devices that bridged the analog-to-digital transition and helped define the identity of the modern mobile phone.This particular unit is in mint condition, fully working, and comes with a matching rare grey external battery. Grey StarTAC phones were produced in far lower quantities than the classic black versions, and grey batteries were even scarcer, often sold regionally or in limited early batches. Finding both components in matching grey and in such well-preserved condition is uncommon, placing this device among the rarer StarTAC 70 configurations still surviving today.
The StarTAC 70 retains the pure early design language that collectors value. Unlike later variants such as the StarTAC 85 or 130, which introduced more standardized housings and updated internal structures, the 70 is mechanically closer to the original 1996 models. It features the earlier-generation hinge architecture, slimmer battery rails, pre-2000 internal plastics, and the original tactile keypad dome sheets that defined the early StarTAC experience. These traits make it a more authentic representation of the original engineering philosophy.
Historically, the StarTAC series reshaped the global mobile market, becoming one of the first phones to achieve true mainstream popularity. With more than 60 million units sold, the design became iconic, influencing nearly all clamshell phones released during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The StarTAC’s upward-folding flip mechanism was the evolutionary successor to the MicroTAC and became the foundation of Motorola’s global dominance. In 2005, PC World ranked the StarTAC as one of the 50 greatest gadgets in history, underscoring its impact on consumer electronics.
The StarTAC 70 sits at a key point in this evolution. It helped solidify the device’s reputation during the early expansion of GSM networks, delivering the compactness, superb RF performance, and minimalist industrial design that made Motorola the preferred brand for business users of the time. Its perfectly balanced hinge action, clean clamshell silhouette, and ultra-portable size embody the design purity of the early StarTAC models before later variants pursued broader mass-market refinements.
As a mint-condition, fully functional example with a rare matching grey battery, this StarTAC 70 is an exceptional collector piece. Most surviving units have worn housings, hinge looseness, cracked antenna plastics, or mismatched batteries. A preserved, uniform grey configuration with flawless operation is exceedingly difficult to find. This unit captures a major historical moment in mobile engineering, representing one of Motorola’s most influential designs and the early era of compact digital GSM phones.
The StarTAC 70 remains a cornerstone of 1990s mobile history. Its significance lies not just in its rarity or preserved state, but in its direct connection to the original StarTAC architecture that forever changed mobile device design. For collectors, this mint grey StarTAC 70 with matching external battery stands as one of the finest surviving examples of Motorola’s early clamshell innovation.
📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Motorola V50
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~1.5M
📰 Why this phone matters: The Motorola V50 stands as one of the most elegant and compact folding phones of the late 1990s and marks a turning point in Motorola’s design language as the company transitioned from the iconic StarTAC era toward more refined clamshell engineering. Released in 1999, the V50 belonged to Motorola’s premium business class, offering a sophisticated build, extremely compact chassis, and the unmistakable industrial design that defined Motorola’s dominance during the GSM boom.This unit is in as-new condition and remains fully functional, a rarity today given the age of the model and the fragility of early clamshell hinges. The phone comes together with an original-style leather case, a period-correct accessory that was considered essential for protecting premium Motorola devices. The preserved state of this V50 makes it a desirable collector piece, as most surviving units show heavy wear, hinge slack, or display fading.
The V50 was notable for its engineering precision and extremely small footprint. At the time of release, it was one of the most compact dual-band GSM clamshells available, weighing around 83 g and offering a slim linear profile when closed. Motorola built the V50 on an evolution of the StarTAC mechanical platform, with improved hinge reinforcement, a tighter clamshell action, and upgraded internal components for better long-term durability compared to earlier models.
In the late 1990s, the V50 was positioned as a premium compact business device, bridging the gap between the iconic StarTAC and the more modern V-series models that would dominate the early 2000s. It carried the minimalist, understated design that Motorola became famous for, with tight tolerances, robust construction, and a sleek, business-oriented aesthetic. Because it was not a mass-market fashion device like later models, production volumes were lower, and surviving near-mint examples are uncommon.
Today, the V50 holds strong historical importance as part of Motorola’s transition from analog-to-digital GSM, as well as the evolution of the clamshell form factor. As a fully functional, as-new example paired with a period-correct leather case, this unit stands as a highly collectible piece of late-1990s mobile engineering. Its preserved condition, compact build, and clean mechanical structure make it a standout addition to any high-end GSM or Motorola-focused collection.
📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Nokia 6250
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 10/10
🕵 Nokia Codename: Harald
⏱ Life timer: 0m | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: ~400 $
📊 Units Sold: ~1M
📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 6250 is a mobile phone made by Nokia. It is a more rugged version of the Nokia 6210 phone. It has a monochrome graphic LCD display of resolution 96 x 60 pixels. Its memory can hold up to 500 phone book records with up to three numbers per name, and up to 150 text messages (SMS).📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Nokia 6650 The lost first Nokia’s 3G Phone
Quick View📦 Collector-to-Collector Transaction
This item is from a private collection and sold as-is for collectors only. All devices have been verified for authenticity and condition as described, but no warranty or guarantee is provided. This is a private sale between individuals and not a commercial business transaction.
💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)
⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia 3G phone
👁 Evaluation: Great – 9/10
🕵 Nokia Codename: Kenny
⏱ Life timer: 37m 📦 Boxed: YES
📰 About this collectible: It was Nokia’s the company’s first 3G phone, first leaked in June 2002 and eventually unveiled on 26 September 2002.it was the last Nokia candybar phone with an external antenna✓ Verification Checklist
Authenticity & Condition:
– Originality verification (exterior, labels)
– Matching IMEI (box, label, motherboard)
– Physical condition assessment (scratches, cracks, screws)Functional Testing:
– Powers on
– Display functionality
– Camera (when applicable)
– Vibration mechanism (when applicable)
– Security code
– Charging
– Network connectivity
– Call functionality including speaker (non-BNIB units on European networks)Additional specific tests available upon request.
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Nokia 8110 4g
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10
⏱ Life timer: 0m | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 2018 | 💰 Release Price: ~80 €
📊 Units Sold: ~2M
📰 Why this phone matters: Revival of the original Nokia 8110, which was popularly known as the “Matrix phone” or “banana phone📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Nokia 8110i
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)
⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia phone with a slider form factor, The first of Nokia’s high-end 8000 series, The first Nokia phone with monochrome graphic LCD, The first phone with SSMS (Smart SMS), The first phone to support ring tone receiving by SMS, The phone featured in the science fiction action film The Matrix (1999)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 9.8/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 1997 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~1.5M
📰 Why this phone matters: Nokia 8110 is a mobile phone released in 1996. It was announced on September 9, 1996 as the first of Nokia’s high-end 8000 series of phones.Its distinctive styling was the first example of a ‘slider’ form factor. A sliding cover protected the keypad when being carried in the pocket and extended downwards in use, bringing the microphone closer to the mouth.The action of opening the cover also answered an incoming call. The prominent curvature of the case, particularly when open, earned it the nickname “banana phone”. It was also the first Nokia phone with monochrome graphic LCD.
The phone was designed for the business market and was one of the smallest and lightest (152 grams) phones on the market, but still had better battery life than its predecessor Nokia 2110.
The improved 8110i model, announced in March 1997, was the first phone with the SSMS (Smart SMS) engine.The handsets could be updated OTA (Over The Air) with an intelligent menu structure, which allowed simple information input, input which was sent through a simple structured text message to an MT receiver. This station could interpret information and a structured text message back to the handset. Ring tone receiving by SMS was also part of the smart messaging protocol, so 8110i was also the first mobile phone to support it. Nokia later stopped marketing Smart messaging and concentrated on the upcoming WAP standard, but has not dropped smart messaging support from later phones. Both models were succeeded by Nokia 8810 in 1998.
The phone was famously featured in the science fiction action film The Matrix (1999), for which it was modified featuring spring-loaded mechanism (this later appeared on the Nokia 7110).📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Siemens S10
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)
⭐ WOW Factor: The world first phone with a colour screen
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9.5/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 1997 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~200k
📰 Why this phone matters: The Siemens S10 was the world’s first phone with a colour screen. It was a high end business phone with a number of a advanced features. However, the phone was not up to rival products from Nokia and Ericsson and the colour screen did not make it any more usable.📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Siemens SL10 D
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: A (Rare)
⭐ WOW Factor: The first slider phone
👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~500k
📰 Why this phone matters: The?Siemens SL10?is a sliding?mobile phone?with a four-color?screen?(red, green, blue, and white). It was the second mobile phone with a multicolor screen after the Siemens S10 and the first sliding?mobile phone📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔