Overview

• Recent listings show the phone typically sells internationally for about USD 25–100 on sites like eBay, with condition and original packaging driving the spread.
• In Argentina, Mercado Libre posts range from roughly ARS 75,000 to ARS 150,000, while Facebook Marketplace listings cluster near ARS 20,000–40,000.
• Launched in 2003, the model went on to sell more than 250 million units and was later discontinued, with reports citing 2009 as the end of production.
• Sustained interest reflects nostalgia and a return‑to‑basics trend, rooted in the device’s low price, straightforward design, long battery life, and durability.
• Its appeal is cultural rather than technical today, with a basic feature set that includes a flashlight, monophonic ringtones, Snake and Space Impact, and a 50‑contact phonebook.