Sportsbook.mobi - $129,800

jeremyp · 01-16-2007, 07:32 PM

http://www.dnjournal.com/domainsales.htm

Proof.

:-)

Jeremy Padawer

thinking1 · 01-16-2007, 07:45 PM

I just read the article. It's incredible that any one of us could have registered that name for $30 on that day and we could have possibly sold it for that much.

But.... I can't be too upset because I was never searching for that name anyway. I know some of you are probably punching yourselves in the head tho.

-db- · 01-16-2007, 07:46 PM

Amazing!

I'm sure there will still be some whispers about the buyer and seller being in cahoots on the deal to inflate .Mobi values overall, but having Duke/DNJ verify and publish this is the closest thing we have to witnessing the transaction in person, and should put to rest most of the doubters, because he's a man of honor and unquestionable character, and he would not print the story unless he himself was convinced of it's authenticity.

I say again... amazing!

seanboy · 01-16-2007, 07:51 PM

So is there any way of knowing if the buyer was an end-user?

dubstep · 01-16-2007, 07:54 PM

Glad to see this verified! This can only be good news for .mobi!

Jeff · 01-16-2007, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by seanboy

So was this buyer an end-user?

Buyer wishes to remain anonymous, I believe ...

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/dot-mobi/282263-sportsbook-mobi-129-800-a.html

Congrats!
-Jeff

oKiAo · 01-16-2007, 07:58 PM

Amazing.
Domains are surely complicated. I don't quite get the meaning of Sportsbook :s Yet it get sold so much. Still confused.
Anyway, Congrats on such a big sale!

isitthateasy · 01-16-2007, 07:58 PM

It's hard to believe that it was still available.

Truly an amazing sale.

Bodhi · 01-16-2007, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by oKiAo

Amazing.
Domains are surely complicated. I don't quite get the meaning of Sportsbook :s Yet it get sold so much. Still confused.
Anyway, Congrats on such a big sale!

It is a term used to bet on sports here in the US and probably other countries.

It is a very well known term for people that do bet on sports, and a perfect name for such a site.

seanboy · 01-16-2007, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by Jeff

Buyer wishes to remain anonymous, I believe ...

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=282263

Congrats!
-Jeff

Yeah I know. I just wish/hope that it is an end user. If it is, that is a very positive sign for the extension.

Bodhi · 01-16-2007, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by seanboy

Yeah I know. I just wish/hope that it is an end user. If it is, that is a very positive sign for the extension.

Agreed

Broker · 01-16-2007, 08:04 PM

Thats 2 years of hard labor income here, unreal just unreal!

-db- · 01-16-2007, 08:06 PM

For the record, and to be totally honest, I was as skeptical as anybody here. I just didn't express those feelings in public.

Now I can only say, wow!

Mike · 01-16-2007, 08:08 PM

Gotta be an end user, there are plenty of places around where one can bet on sports. Having lived in Vegas, there are quite some places named "Sportsbook" and i would guess that, if a Vegas resort has bought the domain, that they will make decent use of it and get their cash back in less than no time.

Amazing Sale, makes me wanna bite my a$$ not having bought any .mobi(s)

ezinaz · 01-16-2007, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by neobodhi

It is a term used to bet on sports here in the US and probably other countries.

It is a very well known term for people that do bet on sports, and a perfect name for such a site.

Speaking of...I'd sell betonsports.mobi for half of the $129k.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=282263

oKiAo · 01-16-2007, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by neobodhi

It is a term used to bet on sports here in the US and probably other countries.

It is a very well known term for people that do bet on sports, and a perfect name for such a site.

Ooh. I see. Thanks for clarification. I am not a sport fan (well, basically don't know anything about sport). Thanks a lot

! NOW I can see the value
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=282263

Congrats again

Jeff · 01-16-2007, 08:16 PM

I guess, friends, let's keep our mobile eyes on the .MOBI domains that have sold ... and look for developing / developed sites!

I agree that exchanges between domainers, parked pages, and the like, long-term, may not be as positive for the future of the extension, IMHO.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=282263
Just my two sense.

Originally Posted by -db-

For the record, and to be totally honest, I was as skeptical as anybody here. I just didn't express those feelings in public.

Now I can only say, wow!

I think you said you were cautiously optimistic ... nothing wrong with that, in my view!

-Jeff

PS.

Quote:

Speaking of...I'd sell betonsports.mobi for half of the $129k.

I'll give 'ya ... $1.29!

hawkeye · 01-16-2007, 08:23 PM

This is great for .mobi in the immediate future for sure. Wonder how it'll effect my - iSportsBook.mobi?

Duke · 01-16-2007, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by -db-

Amazing!

I'm sure there will still be some whispers about the buyer and seller being in cahoots on the deal to inflate .Mobi values overall

Very weak theory in my opinion. For starters to do this you would have to have $130,000 in cash on hand to send to escrow.com. Then you would have to pay the $1,155 escrow fee on that amount - which you don't get back (and you would have to hope that your cohort doesn't take off with your $130,000 when he gets the money - not a good bet if the person was dishonest enough to be part of a scam to begin with!)

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=282263

In addition, I think the last thing the buyer wanted to do was inflate .mobi values. The buyer was still looking to buy other domains when this deal was done. To be honest, I am puzzled by this kind of money being thrown at a new unproven extension, but I do not doubt that this sale was on the level.

-db- · 01-16-2007, 08:36 PM

^There you have it^

Bodhi · 01-16-2007, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Duke

Very weak theory in my opinion. For starters to do this you would have to have $130,000 in cash on hand to send to escrow.com. Then you would have to pay the $1,155 escrow fee on that amount - which you don't get back (and you would have to hope that your cohort doesn't take off with your $130,000 when he gets the money - not a good bet if the person was dishonest enough to be part of a scam to begin with!)

In addition, I think the last thing the buyer wanted to do was inflate .mobi values. The buyer was still looking to buy other domains when this deal was done. To be honest, I am puzzled by this kind of money being thrown at a new unproven extension, but I do not doubt that this sale was on the level.

Well said, nice and logical.

labrocca · 01-16-2007, 08:48 PM

Yeah I am glad that Duke did the proper investigation before releasing the news. Congrats to all...I was convinced early on but then a couple red flags went up that made me skeptical. In all honesty...I am glad to be wrong and to see a domainer make money. This is incredible news for mobi and domaining in general. As a former mobi nay-sayer I have to be at awe now for the extension.

As Duke wrote..the "isolated incident" theory of flowers.mobi is now totally blown away. What's next is anyones guess imho.

Carlton · 01-16-2007, 08:56 PM

The power of keywords. "Sports Book" said it all for the buyer. Presently, I'm counting 44 dotMobi's for the Live Auction tomorrow. Should be interesting.

Personally, I believe the rising tide lifts all boats and these type sales/news create broader interest in domaining across the board. Which is good for all of us.

vcool · 01-16-2007, 08:57 PM

One thing I still don't know is Jeremy's role in this deal. He must be involved to know the details. Any idea?

jeremyp · 01-16-2007, 09:02 PM

hmmm... interesting point.

This isn't like the scene in Usual Suspects is it?

Nah...

Originally Posted by vcool

One thing I still don't know is Jeremy's role in this deal. He must be involved to know the details. Any idea?

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01-16-2007, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
thinking1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,063	I just read the article. It's incredible that any one of us could have registered that name for $30 on that day and we could have possibly sold it for that much. But.... I can't be too upset because I was never searching for that name anyway. I know some of you are probably punching yourselves in the head tho. __________________ Power Metal Studio City

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-db- NamePros Inc. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Under the bed. Posts: 5,609	Amazing! I'm sure there will still be some whispers about the buyer and seller being in cahoots on the deal to inflate .Mobi values overall, but having Duke/DNJ verify and publish this is the closest thing we have to witnessing the transaction in person, and should put to rest most of the doubters, because he's a man of honor and unquestionable character, and he would not print the story unless he himself was convinced of it's authenticity. I say again... amazing! __________________ I support Children: Wish.org \| MissingKids.com I support Animals: SPCA.org \| SPCA.com Jeff \| Armstrong \| Grrilla - First 3 inductees into NamePro's Hall-Of-Fame.

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dubstep Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,096	Glad to see this verified! This can only be good news for .mobi! __________________ “When I get a little money I buy domains; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.”

01-16-2007, 07:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
isitthateasy NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 54	It's hard to believe that it was still available. Truly an amazing sale. __________________ Soldiers Wanted Occupied.mobi FWMN.COM Iraqexposed.com

01-16-2007, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
seanboy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,212	So is there any way of knowing if the buyer was an end-user?

01-16-2007, 07:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
oKiAo NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 785	Amazing. Domains are surely complicated. I don't quite get the meaning of Sportsbook :s Yet it get sold so much. Still confused. Anyway, Congrats on such a big sale!

01-16-2007, 08:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Broker Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 3,167	Thats 2 years of hard labor income here, unreal just unreal!

01-16-2007, 08:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
-db- NamePros Inc. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Under the bed. Posts: 5,609	For the record, and to be totally honest, I was as skeptical as anybody here. I just didn't express those feelings in public. Now I can only say, wow! __________________ I support Children: Wish.org \| MissingKids.com I support Animals: SPCA.org \| SPCA.com Jeff \| Armstrong \| Grrilla - First 3 inductees into NamePro's Hall-Of-Fame.

01-16-2007, 08:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mike NamePros Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: www.chrome.us Posts: 5,184	Gotta be an end user, there are plenty of places around where one can bet on sports. Having lived in Vegas, there are quite some places named "Sportsbook" and i would guess that, if a Vegas resort has bought the domain, that they will make decent use of it and get their cash back in less than no time. Amazing Sale, makes me wanna bite my a$$ not having bought any .mobi(s)

01-16-2007, 08:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
hawkeye Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hollyweird Posts: 2,601	This is great for .mobi in the immediate future for sure. Wonder how it'll effect my - iSportsBook.mobi? __________________ FixedPriceDomains.com "Dream, Believe, Achieve!"

01-16-2007, 08:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
-db- NamePros Inc. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Under the bed. Posts: 5,609	^There you have it^ __________________ I support Children: Wish.org \| MissingKids.com I support Animals: SPCA.org \| SPCA.com Jeff \| Armstrong \| Grrilla - First 3 inductees into NamePro's Hall-Of-Fame.

01-16-2007, 08:48 PM	#22 (permalink)
labrocca NamePros Expert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 6,268 Follow @supportforums	Yeah I am glad that Duke did the proper investigation before releasing the news. Congrats to all...I was convinced early on but then a couple red flags went up that made me skeptical. In all honesty...I am glad to be wrong and to see a domainer make money. This is incredible news for mobi and domaining in general. As a former mobi nay-sayer I have to be at awe now for the extension. As Duke wrote..the "isolated incident" theory of flowers.mobi is now totally blown away. What's next is anyones guess imho. __________________ :$: Support Forum <-- My latest endeavor.:loveyou: Debate Forums Free Online Sudoku My vBum Blog

01-16-2007, 08:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
Carlton Internet Real Estate Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,182	The power of keywords. "Sports Book" said it all for the buyer. Presently, I'm counting 44 dotMobi's for the Live Auction tomorrow. Should be interesting. Personally, I believe the rising tide lifts all boats and these type sales/news create broader interest in domaining across the board. Which is good for all of us. __________________ PremiumDomains.biz -> BLOG \| Charlotte.US \| Manhattan.mobi \| NewYorkCity.biz \| Detroit.US \| Miami.biz \| NorthCarolina.info \| California.biz

01-16-2007, 08:57 PM	#24 (permalink)
vcool NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose,CA Posts: 469	One thing I still don't know is Jeremy's role in this deal. He must be involved to know the details. Any idea?

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