Steve Jobs' used Birkenstocks were auctioned for more than R3.4 million on Saturday.
, a three-day auction held by private auction house Julien's Auctions. reportedWhile most vintage items are marked down in price for wear and tear, in the case of Jobs' Birkenstocks, the value was in the damage. on Julien's website, the Birkenstocks were"well used, but still appear intact.
While the hype around Jobs' Birkenstocks is due in part to his glorified status within Silicon Valley, the sandals might have fetched more money this time around because Birkenstocks themselves have skyrocketed in popularity.
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