An exclusive gift given to Olympians is now available for purchase, less than a day after the closing ceremony. Upon their arrival at the Olympic Village in Paris, athletes were presented with a new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 phone. Palestinian athletes applauded at Olympics as Imane Khelif shows support Olympics future in doubt as chiefs hope Los Angeles can save Games again The flip phone boasts a gold back with the iconic Olympic rings engraved on it.
However, these phones have now appeared for sale on eBay, available to anyone willing to pay a substantial price. The listing originates from Lisburn, Northern Ireland, and includes a shipping fee of $3.76.
The phone is up for auction, with ten bids already placed. The current bid stands at nearly $2000 and has attracted over 500 views in just 24 hours. The auction is scheduled to end automatically on Monday evening, suggesting that the final price may increase further.
The bidding started at $1212, before escalating due to competition among six different bidders. Olympic champion wears hijab in defiant stand at closing ceremony Olympics president to leave role after reacting to boxing gender controversy The identity of the Olympian who listed the item remains unknown, but the eBay username is Jlynch726. An athlete named Jonathan Lynch represented the Irish hockey team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but it has not been confirmed if he is the one selling the item.
According to the listing, the phone is unused and in "excellent" condition. The description reads: "Opened never used: An item in excellent, new condition with no wear. The item may be missing the original packaging or protective wrapping, or may be in the original packaging but not sealed.
" The user further elaborated that the phone is exclusively provided to athletes and comes pre-loaded with several Olympic-specific apps. It's also known that the device includes an eSIM with 100GB of complimentary 5G data courtesy of Orange. Pre-installed apps on the device include Athlete365, Paris 2024, and the IOC hotline, offering exclusive news, content, and directions specifically for Olympians.
Ownership of the phone also grants athletes unlimited free travel across Paris, although the duration of this perk remains unclear. To top off the high-end device, Samsung has designed a luxurious leather case for protection. It's also known that Coca-Cola partnered with Samsung, providing athletes with access to complimentary beverages from vending machines scattered throughout the Olympic and Paralympic villages.
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