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Apuestas.com (Spanish For Bet) Sells For $165,000 On Sedo.com
The domain name Apuestas.com just sold on Sedo.com for $165,000 Apuestas is a Spanish word that translates into “bet” in english. The seller was Apuestas Limited. The domain has an original registration date of 2001. The domain name...
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Apuestas.com (Spanish For Bet) Sells For $165,000 On Sedo.com
The domain name Apuestas.com just sold on Sedo.com for $165,000 Apuestas is a Spanish word that translates into “bet” in english. The seller was Apuestas Limited. The domain has an original registration date of 2001. The domain name...
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February 8, 2013, 9:36 am

Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Friday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 8th
I’m eventually going to be wealthy. I figured it out at the conference. I’ve realized there is too much opportunity out there not to be. I’m going to go ahead and start buying shit in anticipation. Here are t...
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SHANE’S BIG LIST: Friday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 8th
I’m eventually going to be wealthy. I figured it out at the conference. I’ve realized there is too much opportunity out there not to be. I’m going to go ahead and start buying shit in anticipation. Here are t...
Discussion
February 8, 2013, 6:53 am

DomainSherpa
Domain Name News: February 8 Week in Review
The Week of Domaining In Review: February 8, 2013.The latest domain name news, hand-picked for you.ANA Urges ICANN to Improve..., Cyber squatter Buys 'Michelin Guides'..., Dick's Sporting Goods Buys Three..., Sedo Issues Domain Name Ma...
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Domain Name News: February 8 Week in Review
The Week of Domaining In Review: February 8, 2013.The latest domain name news, hand-picked for you.ANA Urges ICANN to Improve..., Cyber squatter Buys 'Michelin Guides'..., Dick's Sporting Goods Buys Three..., Sedo Issues Domain Name Ma...
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February 8, 2013, 3:05 am

Domain Name News
Court dismisses IOD’s .WEB lawsuit against ICANN
As tweeted by George Kirikos, the court granted ICANN’s motion to dismiss Image Online Design’s (IOD) .WEB lawsuit. ICANN posted the “Order Granting ICANN’s Motion to Dismiss Complaint” (PDF) today on their site. IOD had...
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Court dismisses IOD’s .WEB lawsuit against ICANN
As tweeted by George Kirikos, the court granted ICANN’s motion to dismiss Image Online Design’s (IOD) .WEB lawsuit. ICANN posted the “Order Granting ICANN’s Motion to Dismiss Complaint” (PDF) today on their site. IOD had...
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February 7, 2013, 9:02 pm

Domain Shane
WebFest Auction Proves The Value of Internet Bids
Regardless of whether or not you thought the Webfest Live Domain Auction was successful, there is one thing I am 100% certain. Adding Internet bidding adds incredible value to the auction. Almost every domain in the auction received some kind o...
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WebFest Auction Proves The Value of Internet Bids
Regardless of whether or not you thought the Webfest Live Domain Auction was successful, there is one thing I am 100% certain. Adding Internet bidding adds incredible value to the auction. Almost every domain in the auction received some kind o...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 6:11 pm

Domain Name Wire
Woman arrested after being accussed of taking former employer’s domain names
Woman accused of taking control of domain names she registered on behalf of former employer. A Steamboat Springs woman has been arrested for theft after allegedly taking control of her former employer’s domain names. The news was first reported...
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Woman arrested after being accussed of taking former employer’s domain names
Woman accused of taking control of domain names she registered on behalf of former employer. A Steamboat Springs woman has been arrested for theft after allegedly taking control of her former employer’s domain names. The news was first reported...
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February 7, 2013, 4:08 pm

Elliot's Blog
When I Offer a Lease Deal
Leasing seems to be the “new” hot topic in the domain industry these days. There are positive and negative aspects to domain name leases, and I want to give you a bit of insight into when I might offer a lease deal. There are really just ...
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When I Offer a Lease Deal
Leasing seems to be the “new” hot topic in the domain industry these days. There are positive and negative aspects to domain name leases, and I want to give you a bit of insight into when I might offer a lease deal. There are really just ...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 1:46 pm

Domain Name Wire
Forget “The Kiss”: GoDaddy.co Super Bowl commercial was the real winner
YourBigIdea.co drove more business activity than Bar Rafaeli’s kiss. Go Daddy ran two commercials during the Super Bowl on Sunday. The one that’s getting the most media attention is Perfect Match — aka “The Kiss”, in whi...
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Forget “The Kiss”: GoDaddy.co Super Bowl commercial was the real winner
YourBigIdea.co drove more business activity than Bar Rafaeli’s kiss. Go Daddy ran two commercials during the Super Bowl on Sunday. The one that’s getting the most media attention is Perfect Match — aka “The Kiss”, in whi...
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February 7, 2013, 1:46 pm

Domain Name Wire
Moniker Snapnames Auction hauls in $564k
Two letter domains headline domain name auction in Los Angeles. The Moniker Snapnames auction during Webfest Global yesterday sold $564,365 worth of domains. The high sales total was aided by two two-letter domain names: JF.com at $240,000 and XU.com...
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Moniker Snapnames Auction hauls in $564k
Two letter domains headline domain name auction in Los Angeles. The Moniker Snapnames auction during Webfest Global yesterday sold $564,365 worth of domains. The high sales total was aided by two two-letter domain names: JF.com at $240,000 and XU.com...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 12:27 pm

Elliot's Blog
Take the Domain Industry Survey
At the beginning of each year, Andrew Allemann publishes a comprehensive survey with questions about the domain industry. The survey covers everything from domain forums to parking companies to market conditions, and everything in between. Andrew has...
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Take the Domain Industry Survey
At the beginning of each year, Andrew Allemann publishes a comprehensive survey with questions about the domain industry. The survey covers everything from domain forums to parking companies to market conditions, and everything in between. Andrew has...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 11:23 am