Apple iPhone 3GS price, market value, and resale guide
Apple iPhone 3GS market pricing blended from scraped resale data and live Techfare marketplace activity.
Use this page to compare iPhone 3GS market value, price history, recent sales, current asks, and live resale demand.
- Current market price: $63.65
- Retail price: $499.00
- Release date: Jun 19, 2009
iPhone 3GS price history
This section summarizes the recorded price history for iPhone 3GS so buyers and sellers can see how value has moved over time.
- Latest recorded price: $38.99
- Period high: $6,999.95
- Period low: $0.99
- Change over recorded history: -$1.01 (-2.5%)
Recent sales for iPhone 3GS
- $39.99 on Sep 28, 2026 (32 GB / Unlocked)
- $37.99 on Sep 28, 2026 (32 GB / Unlocked)
- $299.00 on Sep 26, 2026 (16 GB / Mint)
- $5.00 on Sep 26, 2026 (32 GB / Unlocked)
- $25.00 on Sep 26, 2026 (16 GB / AT&T)
iPhone 3GS specs that affect resale value
- category: Smartphones
- storage: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
- colors: Black, White
- msrp tiers: $499 (8 GB) - $599 (16 GB) - $699 (32 GB)
What affects iPhone 3GS resale value?
- Condition and functionality: Clean hardware, stronger battery health, and fewer repairs usually support better resale performance.
- Configuration and storage: Higher storage tiers, special editions, and desirable variants often command tighter pricing.
- Market timing: New launches, inventory swings, and buyer demand can move prices quickly even when the device itself has not changed.
iPhone 3GS value FAQ
- How much is iPhone 3GS worth?
The best estimate combines the live market price, the latest recent sales, and the exact condition and configuration of your device.
- How should I read the price history?
Use price history as a trend signal, then compare it with the lowest ask and recent sales to set a realistic buy or sell expectation.
- Why does the market value differ from retail price?
Resale value reflects current supply, demand, condition mix, and competition rather than the device's original launch price.
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