2008
The Original Status Symbol
In August 2008, a mysterious app appeared on the App Store. It had no utility. No features. No function whatsoever. Just a glowing red gem and a price tag of $999.99.
Its sole purpose? To prove you were rich enough to waste a thousand dollars on nothing. Eight people bought it before Apple pulled it from the store.
Today, that $999 would be worth over $1,400. The app is gone, but the legend lives on.
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Original Price (2008)
$999.99
Adjusted Value Today
$1,400+