Galaxy Z Flip 6s given to Olympic athletes fell into second hand

While the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games witnessed many unforgettable memories in the world of sports, a remarkable event also occurred in the field of technology. As part of this prestigious organization, Samsung distributed approximately 17,000 Galaxy Z Flip 6 phones produced exclusively for athletes and the Olympic family. However, with the end of the games, these limited numbers of phones began to be sold at high prices in the second-hand market.

These specially produced Galaxy Z Flip 6 phones, which were frequently seen in the hands of athletes during the Olympics and attracted great attention on social media, have gone beyond being just technological devices and have become collector’s items. These phones, which bear the symbolic elements of the Olympic Games, are now found on auction sites at very high prices. On popular platforms such as eBay, unused and unopened phones are receiving offers worth thousands of dollars. While the standard Galaxy Z Flip 6 model can be found in the foreign market for a price of around $ 1,099, offers of over $ 2,000 are made for these special edition devices. In fact, some sellers have increased the “Buy It Now” price up to $10,000.

These special phones from Samsung, unlike the classic Galaxy Z Flip 6, come with a special yellow color design and a leather Flipsuit case produced only for this model. Additionally, these devices also include an eSIM with 100GB of 5G data, special applications designed for use at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, and a card that provides unlimited public transport access. Although these features make the phones a great convenience, especially during the Olympics, these devices are considered more of a souvenir after the events are over.

Shares made by athletes using these phones spread rapidly on social media platforms, especially TikTok. One of the remarkable moments at the opening ceremony was that the athletes used these phones to record the boat crossing on the Seine River. Now, these phones are considered as an opportunity for those who cannot attend the event or those who want to add a special piece to their collection.

However, those who want to buy these devices in the second-hand market are likely to encounter quite high prices. This shows that these phones are seen as rare artifacts with collectible value rather than technological products. It is estimated that these phones may reach even higher prices in the future, making them attractive for both collectors and technology enthusiasts.