Rare 1st edition Apple iPod on sale on EBay for $20,000

A rare, unopened first-edition Apple iPod is for sale on EBay and it's going for a startling $20,000.

The website "Mac-Rumors" says the first-generation MP3 player is in its original, unopened packaging.

The original price tag for this specific iPod in 2001 was $399.

The iPod is credited with helping turn Apple's fortunes around and ushering in a new era featuring hit products, such as the iPhone and iPad.