While the iPhone 16 might dominate conversations today, there was a time when the original iPhone release was all anyone could talk about.
Back in 2007, Apple fans and tech enthusiasts alike were caught up in the hype, eager to experience Steve Jobs’ revolutionary creation.
People did some pretty wild things just to get their hands on the first-ever Apple smartphone, and the lengths they went to still amaze us.
To ensure she succeeded, she paid the person at the very front of the line $800 to swap spots with her. That lucky guy had spent hours waiting, even camping out overnight, to secure his place in line.
Little did she know, her elaborate plan wouldn’t exactly go as intended.
However, things took an unexpected turn when she finally made it into the store.
The shop had a strict policy of limiting sales to just one iPhone per customer.
After paying $800 to skip the line, she walked out with only one phone, rather than the dozens she had hoped for.
Her grand plan to turn a hefty profit came crashing down, leaving her with little more than a pricey lesson in store policies.
Marc later recalled the bizarre moment on Steve-O’s Wild Ride! Podcast. He explained how he initially thought the $800 offer was some kind of joke or publicity stunt.
Since that day, Marc has gone on to earn more than $100,000, leveraging his talent in music, comedy, and a thriving YouTube career.
His channel now boasts close to 2.5 million subscribers, who tune in to watch his improvised musical performances—often delivered while he’s sporting a bathrobe and briefs.
Talk about a far cry from standing in line for the latest iPhone, right?
