Rar pieces of iconic figures from the technology world continue to fetch high prices due to the intense interest of collectors. The latest example of this is a signed Steve Jobs business card from 1983, offered for sale on RR Auction.

At the time of writing, the business card had reached a bid of $70,741. This rare item, certified as Gem Mint 10 by PSA/DNA, is noteworthy for its brand-new condition.

Interest in rare items is increasing

According to RR Auction records, 15 Steve Jobs business cards have been sold at auction to date, and only four of them were from 1983. Another business card from 1983, bearing the signature of Apple’s founder, broke a record in 2024 by selling for $180,000.

The current business card for sale, despite having slight dirt and punch holes at the top, remains a focal point for collectors. Despite these imperfections not affecting the signature, the item has received 16 bids so far, with the next bid set at $77,816.

High-priced collectibles in the technology world

Last month, at an auction held by Sotheby’s, a Tom Ford leather jacket belonging to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sold for $960,000. This figure far exceeded the initial estimates for the jacket, which was valued at $9,000.

For those seeking larger-scale tech items, pieces like the Apple-1 ‘Prototype Board #0’ are fetching much higher prices, such as $2,750,000. For those looking for a more accessible starting point for a collection, 97 Duck Hunt and Super Mario Bros. NES cartridges, to be auctioned on August 12th, offer an alternative.

Discovered in retro stores, many of these cartridges have been rated 9.6 or higher by PSA. This auction, expected to start with four-figure bids, opens a new opportunity for collectors.

What are your thoughts on these historic objects from the world of technology selling for such high prices?