I understand what you’re saying — it would be easy to scam people without proof.
But I wouldn’t be stupid to sell it for nothing, since I know there is Bitcoin on it.
I’ve already received several smaller offers, all of which I rejected.

This is not a scam. I can show pictures if needed – I’m new to this platform, and everything I wrote is the truth. I have no intention of deceiving anyone.

This goes back 15–16 years, so it’s hard for me to prove everything, but that doesn’t make it any less real.

Please try to put yourself in my shoes:
You have an old MP4 player where you saved some Bitcoin many years ago, back when you first bought it.
Now, years later, you’ve found it again, but you don’t have the tools or knowledge to access what’s on it.
That’s my situation.

I bought Bitcoin back in 2009 and saved it directly onto an MP4 player right after the purchase. At the time, the site I bought it from had a guide explaining how to handle BTC – save it, keep it safe, etc. I'm only mentioning this because anyone who bought Bitcoin around 2009, maybe even from the same source, will know what I’m talking about.

I followed the instructions exactly as described: saved it, put it away, and completely forgot I had ever bought BTC.

Recently, while visiting my grandma's place, I found the MP4 player among some old computer stuff. It had been hidden behind a computer shelf, wrapped in a padded bag. Most likely it got there when a drawer slammed shut. The device is broken – the outer casing is damaged, but the motherboard appears intact.

Later I got a cable for it and plugged it into my laptop, but as soon as it received power, it started to smoke, so I unplugged it immediately. I haven’t touched it since.

Back then, I spent about 5000–10000 forints on Bitcoin – that was the minimum purchase amount at the time. My most conservative estimate is that there's at least 10 BTC on it, maybe more – possibly even over 1000 BTC depending on the exact purchase date and exchange rate back then. I don’t remember the exact date, but it was definitely in 2009, maybe early 2010 at the latest.

As the original owner, I never touched the file after saving it. For about half a year after the purchase, I lived with my family at my grandma’s, and the device stayed hidden in the same spot the whole time. If no one found it back then – which I seriously doubt – then it’s likely no one touched it since. My grandparents know nothing about this kind of stuff, and if anyone in my family had found it, I highly doubt they would have rewrapped it and returned it to the exact hiding spot without me noticing. So unless there was some kind of data loss, the Bitcoin is most likely still on it – and probably a decent amount.

I’m selling it because I can’t repair it and I don’t have the tools or know-how to retrieve data from it. I’m also reluctant to take it to a data recovery service, because if the value on it is what I suspect, I’m afraid someone might steal it.

I can’t guarantee that there’s been no data loss. However, since the motherboard is completely intact, I believe the data is likely retrievable with the right equipment and expertise. As far as I know, the device sat untouched in a padded bag behind a drawer for 15–16 years – essentially in a completely inaccessible location. If it truly remained untouched and the data is still there, then it may contain a serious amount of Bitcoin.

This device is only recommended for those who can afford to take the risk and are willing to gamble for the potential reward.
This could either be the deal of a lifetime, or you’re just buying a broken MP4 player.
But because of the potential upside, many people might find it worth the risk.

Starting price is $500,000 — this is the minimum. eBay doesn't allow me to set a higher starting bid. If the data can be recovered, I'm asking for a 10–20% share based on further agreement

This is the description on Ebay, they just took down my ad because it was over $2500.

I bought Bitcoin back in 2009 and saved it directly onto an MP4 player right after the purchase. At the time, the site I bought it from had a guide explaining how to handle BTC – save it, keep it safe, etc. I'm only mentioning this because anyone who bought Bitcoin around 2009, maybe even from the same source, will know what I’m talking about.

I followed the instructions exactly as described: saved it, put it away, and completely forgot I had ever bought BTC.

Recently, while visiting my grandma's place, I found the MP4 player among some old computer stuff. It had been hidden behind a computer shelf, wrapped in a padded bag. Most likely it got there when a drawer slammed shut. The device is broken – the outer casing is damaged, but the motherboard appears intact.

Later I got a cable for it and plugged it into my laptop, but as soon as it received power, it started to smoke, so I unplugged it immediately. I haven’t touched it since.

Back then, I spent about 5000–10000 forints on Bitcoin – that was the minimum purchase amount at the time. My most conservative estimate is that there's at least 10 BTC on it, maybe more – possibly even over 1000 BTC depending on the exact purchase date and exchange rate back then. I don’t remember the exact date, but it was definitely in 2009, maybe early 2010 at the latest.

As the original owner, I never touched the file after saving it. For about half a year after the purchase, I lived with my family at my grandma’s, and the device stayed hidden in the same spot the whole time. If no one found it back then – which I seriously doubt – then it’s likely no one touched it since. My grandparents know nothing about this kind of stuff, and if anyone in my family had found it, I highly doubt they would have rewrapped it and returned it to the exact hiding spot without me noticing. So unless there was some kind of data loss, the Bitcoin is most likely still on it – and probably a decent amount.

I’m selling it because I can’t repair it and I don’t have the tools or know-how to retrieve data from it. I’m also reluctant to take it to a data recovery service, because if the value on it is what I suspect, I’m afraid someone might steal it.

I can’t guarantee that there’s been no data loss. However, since the motherboard is completely intact, I believe the data is likely retrievable with the right equipment and expertise. As far as I know, the device sat untouched in a padded bag behind a drawer for 15–16 years – essentially in a completely inaccessible location. If it truly remained untouched and the data is still there, then it may contain a serious amount of Bitcoin.

This device is only recommended for those who can afford to take the risk and are willing to gamble for the potential reward.
This could either be the deal of a lifetime, or you’re just buying a broken MP4 player.
But because of the potential upside, many people might find it worth the risk.

Starting price is $500,000 — this is the minimum. eBay doesn't allow me to set a higher starting bid. If the data can be recovered, I'm asking for a 10–20% share based on further agreement

This is the description on Ebay, they just took down my ad because it was over $2500.

Hi, I'm new here and want to post a listing about a rare crypto-related asset. Just saying hello and reading the rules first. Thanks

Hi, I'm new here and want to post a listing about a rare crypto-related asset. Just saying hello and reading the rules first. Thanks

I think yes.