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Elliot's Blog
Big Misconception: “We Have No Shot at Selling Domains on Afternic”
In yesterday’s blog post featuring Afternic domain sales from last week, a reader posted a comment that was similar to other comments that Afternic has been accused of before: “How many of those are their own “buydomains” doma...
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Big Misconception: “We Have No Shot at Selling Domains on Afternic”
In yesterday’s blog post featuring Afternic domain sales from last week, a reader posted a comment that was similar to other comments that Afternic has been accused of before: “How many of those are their own “buydomains” doma...
Discussion
February 23, 2011, 2:36 pm
Elliot's Blog
Going the Extra Mile Pays Off
Sometimes the best names you are able to buy are the ones that are the hardest to buy. If you go the extra mile to track an owner down, it can pay off very nicely. A few months ago, I tried to buy a great descriptive domain name. I emailed the ...
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Going the Extra Mile Pays Off
Sometimes the best names you are able to buy are the ones that are the hardest to buy. If you go the extra mile to track an owner down, it can pay off very nicely. A few months ago, I tried to buy a great descriptive domain name. I emailed the ...
Discussion
February 23, 2011, 1:21 pm
Elliot's Blog
Burbank.com Update from Fred Mercaldo
A little over a year ago, I announced that I had reached an agreement with Fred Mercaldo and his team to utilize the City in the Box platform his company created and operates. This would allow me to focus on other areas of my business while Fred and ...
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Burbank.com Update from Fred Mercaldo
A little over a year ago, I announced that I had reached an agreement with Fred Mercaldo and his team to utilize the City in the Box platform his company created and operates. This would allow me to focus on other areas of my business while Fred and ...
Discussion
February 23, 2011, 11:31 am
Elliot's Blog
Afternic Sells Nearly $700k in Domains
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 t...
Discussion
Afternic Sells Nearly $700k in Domains
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 t...
Discussion
February 22, 2011, 6:04 pm
Elliot's Blog
Domain Names for Sale
I am selling some domain names. First to post “sold” will get the domain name(s). Names are registered at a variety of registrars. None of these names were hand registered by me. TaxConsult.com – $6,000 VisitGrandCayman.com – ...
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Domain Names for Sale
I am selling some domain names. First to post “sold” will get the domain name(s). Names are registered at a variety of registrars. None of these names were hand registered by me. TaxConsult.com – $6,000 VisitGrandCayman.com – ...
Discussion
February 22, 2011, 11:06 am
Elliot's Blog
It’s Official: Sex.com Sale a Guinness World Record
Most 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 Guinn...
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It’s Official: Sex.com Sale a Guinness World Record
Most 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 Guinn...
Discussion
February 22, 2011, 8:21 am
Elliot's Blog
Jeff Reynolds of AmericanFlags.com on Fox Business
I tuned in a bit too late this afternoon to see Jeff Reynolds of AmericanFlags.com live on Fox Business tv, but you can now see the video on the Fox Business website. In the segment, Jeff discusses how he acquired the domain name on Ebay and talks ab...
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Jeff Reynolds of AmericanFlags.com on Fox Business
I tuned in a bit too late this afternoon to see Jeff Reynolds of AmericanFlags.com live on Fox Business tv, but you can now see the video on the Fox Business website. In the segment, Jeff discusses how he acquired the domain name on Ebay and talks ab...
Discussion
February 21, 2011, 7:34 pm
Elliot's Blog
Name.com Contest Winner Announced
I want to thank everyone for participating in the Valentine’s Day domain name poetry contest sponsored by Name.com. The winner of this contest won a $250 credit from Name.com! I am very happy to announce that the winning video is embedded below...
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Name.com Contest Winner Announced
I want to thank everyone for participating in the Valentine’s Day domain name poetry contest sponsored by Name.com. The winner of this contest won a $250 credit from Name.com! I am very happy to announce that the winning video is embedded below...
Discussion
February 21, 2011, 2:31 pm
Elliot's Blog
Network Solutions Certified Offers: Do People Use Them Often?
I’ve had a few people ask me about the Network Solutions Certified Offers program. This programs allows domain buyers to use the services of NetSol to acquire domain names stealthily, where the company negotiates on behalf of the buyer. The oth...
Discussion
Network Solutions Certified Offers: Do People Use Them Often?
I’ve had a few people ask me about the Network Solutions Certified Offers program. This programs allows domain buyers to use the services of NetSol to acquire domain names stealthily, where the company negotiates on behalf of the buyer. The oth...
Discussion
February 21, 2011, 1:04 pm
Elliot's Blog
Domain Pricing Tip
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 l...
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Domain Pricing Tip
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 l...
Discussion
February 21, 2011, 11:26 am
