Old iPods are drawing renewed demand from younger buyers, with eBay searches up 25% for the iPod Classic and 20% for the iPod Nano.
Gen Z appears to be driving the shift: 32% of respondents in an informal survey were from that cohort, citing fewer distractions, more intentional listening and greater control over owned music.
Apple has not released a new iPod since 2019, and the devices now function less as mainstream gadgets than as a rejection of always-connected smartphone culture.
Prices reflect the nostalgia trade—some iPod Classic models are selling for as much as $300 on eBay despite lacking Bluetooth, high-resolution audio support and easy syncing.