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The Domains
Afternic.com Sells $925K In Domains Led By ShenYun.com For $16,475
Afternic.com just published its weekly report of domain name sales totalling $994,964 for the week ending July 22nd, 2012. The publicly reportable sales were led by ShenYun.com for $16,475, followed by SelfTanning.com for $12,000. ShenYun.com is now ...
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Afternic.com Sells $925K In Domains Led By ShenYun.com For $16,475
Afternic.com just published its weekly report of domain name sales totalling $994,964 for the week ending July 22nd, 2012. The publicly reportable sales were led by ShenYun.com for $16,475, followed by SelfTanning.com for $12,000. ShenYun.com is now ...
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July 24, 2012, 6:10 pm

Domain Shane
My Little Collection of Domain Memes
Here’s what happens when I have a little extra time. Sorry If you’d like try one go to quickmeme.com and email it to me ShaneXXX@XXXcultra.net (take out XXXs)
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My Little Collection of Domain Memes
Here’s what happens when I have a little extra time. Sorry If you’d like try one go to quickmeme.com and email it to me ShaneXXX@XXXcultra.net (take out XXXs)
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July 24, 2012, 5:15 pm

Domain Name News
Metal.com sold for $140,000 USD – Sedo Sales Report until July 23rd, 2012
Please find the weekly sales list attached. This past week, 834 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling over $1.5 million. 43% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Highlight public sales include: T...
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Metal.com sold for $140,000 USD – Sedo Sales Report until July 23rd, 2012
Please find the weekly sales list attached. This past week, 834 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling over $1.5 million. 43% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Highlight public sales include: T...
Discussion
July 24, 2012, 4:32 pm

The Domains
Sedo.com Sells $1.5MM In Domains Led By Metal.com for $140K
Sedo.com just announced its weekly sales data ending July 23rd, 2012. In all over $1.5MM of domains were sold. The top seller was Metal.com at $140,000. Other domains topping the list of public sales were ChargePoint.com for $80,000 & Sugar.co fo...
Discussion
Sedo.com Sells $1.5MM In Domains Led By Metal.com for $140K
Sedo.com just announced its weekly sales data ending July 23rd, 2012. In all over $1.5MM of domains were sold. The top seller was Metal.com at $140,000. Other domains topping the list of public sales were ChargePoint.com for $80,000 & Sugar.co fo...
Discussion
July 24, 2012, 4:09 pm

Elliot's Blog
Boulevards Sells Denver.com in “Seven Figure” Deal
I just received a phone call from Dan Pulcrano, CEO of Boulevards New Media Inc. , and he was happy to share the news that his company sold Denver.com in a “seven figure transaction.” The buyer is Denver businessman Peter Niederman, CEO o...
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Boulevards Sells Denver.com in “Seven Figure” Deal
I just received a phone call from Dan Pulcrano, CEO of Boulevards New Media Inc. , and he was happy to share the news that his company sold Denver.com in a “seven figure transaction.” The buyer is Denver businessman Peter Niederman, CEO o...
Discussion
July 24, 2012, 2:48 pm

Domain Name Wire
UN (still) asking for IGO exclusions in new top level domain program
Wait, you mean the application period has closed? The Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) of the United Nations has sent a letter to ICANN asking for restrictions on applying for Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) names and acronyms as to...
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UN (still) asking for IGO exclusions in new top level domain program
Wait, you mean the application period has closed? The Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) of the United Nations has sent a letter to ICANN asking for restrictions on applying for Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) names and acronyms as to...
Discussion
July 24, 2012, 2:29 pm

Domain Name Wire
Recruiter Harry Joiner strikes again with two more domain buys
Recruiter finds strong value in descriptive domain names. I’ve written about headhunter Harry Joiner and his domain name purchases many times. That’s because he’s amassed a great portfolio of quality descriptive domain names for his...
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Recruiter Harry Joiner strikes again with two more domain buys
Recruiter finds strong value in descriptive domain names. I’ve written about headhunter Harry Joiner and his domain name purchases many times. That’s because he’s amassed a great portfolio of quality descriptive domain names for his...
Discussion
July 24, 2012, 1:48 pm

Elliot's Blog
3 Reasons to Use Third Party Escrow Service When Selling With Brokers
Domain brokers are an important part of the domain industry, and there are many fantastic brokers whose dealmaking skills bring revenue to domain owners. When using a broker or brokerage service though, I recommend using a third party escrow service ...
Discussion
3 Reasons to Use Third Party Escrow Service When Selling With Brokers
Domain brokers are an important part of the domain industry, and there are many fantastic brokers whose dealmaking skills bring revenue to domain owners. When using a broker or brokerage service though, I recommend using a third party escrow service ...
Discussion
July 24, 2012, 12:31 pm

Domain Name Wire
Just how much do new top level domains cost, anyway?
Confusing ICANN fee structure for new top level domains. The headline number for new top level domains is $185,000, the price of submitting an application. But domain registries also pay ongoing fees to ICANN each quarter. Amazingly, what exactly tho...
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Just how much do new top level domains cost, anyway?
Confusing ICANN fee structure for new top level domains. The headline number for new top level domains is $185,000, the price of submitting an application. But domain registries also pay ongoing fees to ICANN each quarter. Amazingly, what exactly tho...
Discussion
July 24, 2012, 11:49 am

Domain Name Wire
L.A. Company wants to relaunch Kozmo.com delivery brand
The Kozmo.com brand may be re-birthed a decade later. Remember Kozmo.com, the dot.com bubble service that would deliver a pack of gum to you at no charge? The company raised about $250 million, tried to go public, and then went belly up. It looks lik...
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L.A. Company wants to relaunch Kozmo.com delivery brand
The Kozmo.com brand may be re-birthed a decade later. Remember Kozmo.com, the dot.com bubble service that would deliver a pack of gum to you at no charge? The company raised about $250 million, tried to go public, and then went belly up. It looks lik...
Discussion
July 24, 2012, 10:47 am