NamePros Removes High Priced Sales Forum

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If you’re a frequent NamePros visitor, you’ve probably been to the High Priced Domain Sales section on the popular domain forum. Although you can still directly navigate to this section, a link to it has been temporarily (I assume) removed from NamePros.

I have not been given an official reason for its removal, but I did receive a private message about it’s disappearance when I attempted to list a domain name for sale there the other day.

There was also a public thread on the topic.  According to forum administrator NPQueen,  “We have hidden that forum while RJ is working on improving it. It will either come back improved or there will be another avenue for them. In the meantime they can be listed in another appropriate forum.”

I always thought this particular sales venue was well-moderated, and I look forward to seeing what’s in store for it in the futute.


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Two Nice Newsletter Domain Names

Elliot Silver
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I want to pass along two domain names I saw for sale this morning on two different domain sales newsletters.

Luxury Names is currently offering CarInsurers.com for $7,500. Insurance-related domain names are pretty popular these days, and many are used for lead generation websites. According to the newsletter:

“CarInsurers.com is a 2002 registration and the seller is also including the website. There are no revenue or traffic stats provided but this is an opportunity to get in the car insurance industry with a premium domain name.”

Andrew Rosener’s Media Options newsletter is offering IRAPlan.com for $4,900. According to the newsletter: “Appraises for $96,000!!! – $12 CPC – Priced for fast sale!”

If either name excites you, be in touch with the newsletter sellers.

Can You Flip Vacation Home Domains?

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A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I was impressed that the owners of a vacation home in Vermont where I stayed had used StoweVacationHome.com to market its two homes. This was one of the deciding factors for me since there were a few that I liked fairly equally (the home was great, BTW).

That day, I ended up hand registering a few VacationHome.com / VacationHomes.com domain names as speculative investments – and who knows, maybe I will end up using them one day.

This morning, I was looking through the NameJet’s 50 Most Active Pending Delete Backorders email, and I saw MiamiBeachVacationHomes.com listed. I visited NameJet to place a backorder (more to monitor the auction than to bid), and the name has 18 bids and a current bid of $100 prior to the auction. I do not believe this domain name had been developed before, so the bidding appears to be on the name value alone.

It got me thinking about whether there is value in some of these unregistered domain names – and there are many large city VacationHome.com / VacationHomes.com domain names available. This morning I hand registered several names like:

  • ParisVacationHomes.com
  • PhiladelphiaVacationHomes.com
  • TokyoVacationHomes.com
  • TokyoVacationHome.com
  • AmsterdamVacationHomes.com
  • DublinVacationHome.com

I like the singular names (VacationHome.com) for individual home owners to market their homes, and I like the plural names for companies that may broker local vacation homes – or people that own more than one vacation home.

Anyhow, IMO, some of these types of names would potentially make good flip opportunities. VRBO is a great place to start finding potential buyers, as they allow you to email the home owners and many have phone numbers to call. As the HomeAway brand grows, more listings will be added.

People often ask me what types of names I would hand register to flip, and here’s a set of names I like and are available for you to buy if you do your research. I do strongly recommend you do your research before buying because, IMO, an available name like DetroitVacationHome.com would not make an excellent investment. A domain name like DallasVacationHome.com or NashvilleVacationHome.com might be good.

Afternic Sells Nearly $700k in Domains

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Afternic just released its sales report for last week, and the company sold over 125 domain names for $2,000 or more (publicly disclosed sales only). In total, the company sold just shy of $700,000 worth of domain names.

To be quite honest, many of the domain names that were sold are names I wouldn’t even hand register. It goes to show that if you put your names for sale on a site like Afternic or Sedo, a buyer may just find your name.

pinkzone.com $12,000.00
InternetMarketingService.com $9,200.00
incatrail.com $9,000.00
artbuzz.com $8,075.00
coolgames.org $7,500.00
hartwood.com $7,000.00
fineworld.com $6,577.00
2822.com $6,000.00
dirtgames.com $5,500.00
wallo.com $5,488.00
dator.com $5,400.00
jumpingmouse.com $5,188.00
selecao.com $5,000.00
eclean.com $5,000.00
nucleare.com $4,788.00
xmwa.com $4,500.00
workhub.com $4,500.00
palinfo.com $4,388.00
strala.com $4,250.00
mysteryflight.com $4,000.00
WhitePony.com $4,000.00
surnet.com $4,000.00
novabiz.com $3,940.00
casacaribe.com $3,888.00
everydaysuccess.com $3,750.00
geekwire.com $3,688.00
druckservice.com $3,650.00
situate.com $3,520.00
situate.com $3,520.00
taras.com $3,500.00
DuplicateFile.com $3,500.00
lugnutcovers.com $3,500.00
upandcomer.com $3,488.00
militaryaffairs.com $3,388.00
charterus.com $3,321.00
Rentis.com $3,310.00
tbbnet.com $3,288.00
femu.com $3,240.00
readingimprovement.com $3,220.00
salesmatters.com $3,188.00
sycamorepartners.com $3,188.00
ohsushi.com $3,188.00
artdiscover.com $3,188.00
businessfurniture.net $3,188.00
responsable.net $3,188.00
nvus.org $3,188.00
yesfamily.com $3,088.00
machinebuilding.com $3,088.00
electroplanet.com $3,088.00
chinaquality.com $3,000.00
IQDB.com $3,000.00
charma.com $3,000.00
serviceplus.net $3,000.00
loyaltyconnect.com $2,988.00
thewolvesden.com $2,988.00
clipshow.com $2,988.00
protoe.com $2,959.00
coeliac.com $2,900.00
heavenlyliving.com $2,800.00
happychoice.com $2,750.00
behaviour.net $2,688.00
avaianas.com $2,600.00
dressyouup.com $2,588.00
livefury.com $2,588.00
atomicdata.com $2,588.00
digitalreality.net $2,588.00
indiebookstore.com $2,500.00
deogroup.com $2,500.00
connoisseurgroup.com $2,500.00
bothwell.com $2,500.00
mrnerd.com $2,500.00
masterhomes.com $2,500.00
masterhomes.com $2,500.00
suiteservices.com $2,488.00
wildlifephotographer.com $2,488.00
usauto.net $2,488.00
caymanbeachresort.com $2,450.00
mobilecontainerservice.com $2,391.00
i-confess.com $2,388.00
aestheticmedicine.org $2,388.00
icewatches.com $2,377.00
OfficeKing.com $2,370.00
luxurypens.com $2,300.00
ingredientes.com $2,300.00
LuxuryPens.com $2,300.00
pursuingchrist.com $2,288.00
blip.net $2,275.00
powervpn.com $2,250.00
tradeu.com $2,250.00
tradeu.com $2,250.00
primetimeplayers.com $2,231.60
artsection.com $2,230.00
mexicovive.com $2,200.00
nrep.com $2,200.00
asteriskconsulting.com $2,188.00
playlodge.com $2,188.00
hiddeninn.com $2,188.00
forumtrading.com $2,149.00
parentshow.com $2,149.00
cardstatus.com $2,149.00
comparehub.com $2,100.00
wholesaleessentialoils.com $2,100.00
clipsoft.com $2,093.00
healthportfolio.com $2,088.00
opportunityunlimited.com $2,088.00
lowart.com $2,088.00
3to1.com $2,088.00
crossconnected.com $2,088.00
freepocket.com $2,088.00
learningdimensions.com $2,088.00
clickandcollect.com $2,088.00
skydiversonline.com $2,070.00
betterfurniture.com $2,070.00
pipewave.com $2,000.00
valdis.com $2,000.00
icyblue.com $2,000.00
talentpath.com $2,000.00
eliteflorist.com $2,000.00
cyberweather.com $2,000.00
statetv.com $2,000.00
hydrobot.com $2,000.00
virtualcollector.com $2,000.00
santor.com $2,000.00
cligger.com $2,000.00
uvpool.com $2,000.00
wehelp.net $2,000.00
manyphotos.com $1,988.00
halfmarathontrainingschedule.com $1,988.00
halfmarathontrainingschedule.com $1,988.00
acctdept.com $1,900.00
northdakotasports.com $1,900.00
yaa.org $1,900.00
ShareFocus.com $1,895.00
mrlittle.com $1,888.00
therealeconomy.com $1,888.00
grassworld.com $1,888.00
suiteservice.com $1,888.00
lowspeed.com $1,888.00
promotionpoint.com $1,888.00
acairfilters.com $1,888.00
digitalreality.org $1,888.00
masterconcept.com $1,860.00
basketballgames.net $1,850.00
nationalstock.com $1,800.00
readingresults.com $1,800.00
safetytrainingonline.com $1,800.00
changemanagementinstitute.com $1,800.00
paykiosk.com $1,800.00
webvisual.com $1,800.00
americasource.com $1,800.00
goldmarketing.com $1,800.00
storelli.com $1,799.00
residentialinvestor.com $1,798.00
medtracking.com $1,788.00
tutormarket.com $1,788.00
numbersource.com $1,788.00
moneychamp.com $1,788.00
coolschool.org $1,788.00
mindjuice.org $1,788.00
golets.com $1,750.00
rewardyou.com $1,750.00
ranchochico.com $1,750.00
myvessel.com $1,745.00
theglobalforum.com $1,700.00
mecenter.com $1,700.00
QuickerCASH.com $1,700.00
plasticsprocessing.com $1,699.00
autoys.com $1,699.00
increasemyscore.com $1,699.00
RoomMall.com $1,695.00
morrisonhealth.com $1,688.00
mindofman.com $1,688.00
synergisticmarketing.com $1,688.00
littleknight.com $1,688.00
plushmattress.com $1,688.00
captech.net $1,688.00
yahir.net $1,688.00
propertylisters.com $1,678.00
moderateparty.org $1,672.00
panelsaws.com $1,600.00
icrh.net $1,600.00
KHub.net $1,600.00
DefyConvention.com $1,595.00
PrudenceGroup.com $1,595.00
approvedequipment.com $1,588.00
pneumatichydraulic.com $1,588.00
parentsarea.com $1,588.00
c-hill.com $1,588.00
safeneighbor.com $1,588.00
cedarshingles.org $1,588.00
rfta.net $1,588.00
indiafoods.com $1,560.00
flexoptions.com $1,510.00
smartgigs.com $1,500.00
paradisemusic.com $1,500.00
anytimeinsurance.com $1,500.00
adoptabunny.com $1,500.00
viewcapital.com $1,500.00
gastromania.com $1,500.00
empoweringleadership.com $1,500.00
homewatchdogs.com $1,500.00
skincarenews.com $1,500.00
sportseyeglasses.com $1,500.00
mycareerbook.com $1,500.00
shmoozer.com $1,500.00
builtbygod.com $1,500.00
globalparadigm.com $1,500.00
docall.com $1,500.00
travellersshop.com $1,500.00
itstravel.com $1,500.00
LocalDrink.com $1,500.00
Tracki.com $1,500.00
tiendadecoracion.com $1,500.00
autocreditrepair.com $1,500.00
cufe.org $1,500.00
newgames.net $1,500.00
endinghunger.org $1,500.00
humanframe.com $1,488.00
sporttourism.com $1,488.00
ttfdesign.com $1,488.00
aptmanagement.com $1,488.00
mini-cabs.com $1,488.00
odysseycommunications.com $1,488.00
factastic.com $1,450.00
internetonlinemarketing.com $1,414.31
lonelytraveler.com $1,400.00
allerbest.com $1,400.00
420list.com $1,400.00
tanne.net $1,400.00
ShoppingForce.com $1,395.00
PrimeProcess.com $1,395.00
BuyYes.com $1,395.00
ringsdirect.com $1,392.00
fullblack.com $1,388.00
amigomobile.com $1,388.00
sporthub.net $1,388.00
orgchart.org $1,388.00
TopLife.net $1,388.00
usalandsale.com $1,377.00
discountdentalcare.com $1,355.00
wespeak.net $1,354.00
accessaudio.com $1,350.00
worldexporter.com $1,350.00
WorldExporter.com $1,350.00
salesguard.com $1,350.00
goodgames.org $1,350.00
gettingpersonal.org $1,349.00
bloggeraid.com $1,340.00
innovationlink.com $1,325.00
zeropc.com $1,300.00
cpanewsletter.com $1,300.00
betwey.com $1,300.00
supergames.net $1,300.00
MachDynamics.com $1,295.00
manufacturingenterprise.com $1,288.00
resolutionsystems.com $1,288.00
hedgefinance.com $1,288.00
raiseyourhand.org $1,288.00
radarscreen.net $1,288.00
skygame.net $1,288.00
mygarden.org $1,288.00
Psychological.net $1,280.00
companyliving.com $1,275.00
comparebot.com $1,252.00
lendingbroker.com $1,250.00
servicemakers.com $1,250.00
digitalsafes.com $1,250.00
arthe.com $1,250.00
christianfunerals.com $1,250.00
bankingcomplaints.com $1,250.00
entercloud.com $1,250.00
danceworks.org $1,250.00
floridacampers.com $1,200.00
teamfuture.com $1,200.00
sessionone.com $1,200.00
cravechocolate.com $1,200.00
popularclicks.com $1,200.00
thegents.com $1,200.00
diyfinance.com $1,200.00
pixpay.com $1,200.00
ddate.net $1,200.00
safetytips.net $1,200.00
Sleeps.co $1,200.00
NetSpike.com $1,195.00
joespizza.org $1,188.00
terraindirect.com $1,182.00
deskpal.com $1,182.00
WirelessBill.com $1,125.00
hongkongmassage.com $1,102.00
droogs.com $1,100.00
rebeccajames.com $1,100.00
mauiattorney.com $1,100.00
partnersfriends.com $1,088.00
surplustool.com $1,088.00
launchamerica.com $1,088.00
itstaffing.org $1,088.00
marketcommentary.net $1,088.00
security-cameras.net $1,088.00
joespizza.net $1,088.00
eversavecoupons.com $1,053.00
certifiedadvantage.com $1,050.00
caribbeandevelopment.com $1,011.00
godandyou.com $1,000.00
coachtouring.com $1,000.00
moneyvista.com $1,000.00
expeditionclub.com $1,000.00
wealthforwomen.com $1,000.00
mattpeters.com $1,000.00
beyondwebsites.com $1,000.00
clinicalphotography.com $1,000.00
royalwoods.com $1,000.00
captainsteamer.com $1,000.00
grassinc.com $1,000.00
furniturebook.com $1,000.00
wdmgroup.com $1,000.00
buy-vitamins.com $1,000.00
signaturecommercial.com $1,000.00
upandcomers.com $1,000.00
prettypopular.com $1,000.00
cappelleria.com $1,000.00
compliancedirector.com $1,000.00
thetutoringcompany.com $1,000.00
expressvending.com $1,000.00
teleoperator.com $1,000.00
mediatoolkit.com $1,000.00
magnaenergy.com $1,000.00
NowPAL.com $1,000.00
CalorieTracker.com $1,000.00
VistaAmerica.com $1,000.00
psid.net $1,000.00
torontocondos.org $1,000.00
docsonline.net $1,000.00
webgames.org $1,000.00
administratie.net $1,000.00
lowincome.org $1,000.00

It’s Official: Sex.com Sale a Guinness World Record

Elliot Silver
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World RecordMost of us probably already know that the $13 million sale of Sex.com was the top all-cash, public domain sale of all time. This sale has now been officially documented by the folks at Guinness World Records, the organization that publishes the Guinness Book of World Records.

In a press release issued this morning, Sedo, celebrating its 10 year anniversary, has announced that the Sex.com sale set a Guinness World Record for “most expensive internet address domain name.”

I am not sure if this was a newly introduced category in the Guinness World Records or if there was a previous title holder, but it’s pretty cool to see the sale of a domain name listed as a World Record. Congrats to Sedo!

Press Release Follows:

Sedo, the online domain specialist, today announced that its recent brokerage of Sex.com has earned the Guinness World Recordâ„¢ for “most expensive internet address domain name.” Sex.com was sold for £8.2 million on 17th November 2010.

Sedo, which celebrated its milestone 10-year anniversary on 12 February, has grown to be a trusted advisor in the domain industry. As the world’s largest domain name marketplace, Sedo has brokered over £240 million worth of domain names including a number of high-profile, seven-figure transactions for premium domains such as Vodka.com, Pizza.com and Russia.com.

“The sale of Sex.com was truly a team effort. We spent about two years with the domain, establishing the relationship, researching and finding the right buyer and managing the domain’s transfer,” said Kathy Nielsen, director of sales at Sedo. “We’re honoured that Sedo was trusted with such a high-value and high-profile sale, and we’re ecstatic that it is now being recognized by Guinness World Records as a record-breaking deal.”

“With a prominent sale like Sex.com, the domain transfer process can be incredibly complicated,” said Jeremiah Johnston, chief operating officer and global counsel at Sedo. “But what makes Sedo unparalleled in the industry is that we work just as closely with domains of any size – to expedite and simplify the transaction, as well as eliminate unnecessary risks for both the seller and new owner.”

To learn more about the 2010 domain marketplace, sales figures and statistics, please visit Sedo’s 2010/Q4 1010 Domain Market Study: http://sedo.co.uk/fileadmin/documents/pressdownload/Q4_2010_DomainMarketStudy_UK.pdf

Domain Pricing Tip

Elliot Silver
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I bought a new pair of skis a couple of weeks ago, and my wife is in the process of listing my older pair on Craigslist. In creating the listing, she initially wrote, “Asking $65 or best offer,” and I suggested that she not post a price like this. I’ve seen other people sell the same used skis for $100, and $65 is the price I’d like in order to sell them quickly.

From my perspective, whenever I see something like “asking price” or “or best offer,” I know that the seller’s price is flexible, and whatever number he listed is just a guideline. In negotiations, having terms like can show a weak hand, and you’ll almost certainly get less than you really want.

When I am selling a domain name, I try not to use terms asking price, best offer, make offer…etc. which will likely be taken by potential buyers as an opportunity to offer a lower price. I recommend that you list your domain names for sale with a firm (but reasonable) price, and you’ll be in a better position to make the most for your domain names.

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