Congrats. You definitely got the maximum out of this domain but you obviously have a nice portfolio with multiple 5 figure sales now.
Would you mind sharing the overall size of your portfolio or annual renewal costs to provide the beginners with...
FYI: https://www.thedomains.com/2020/05/28/sedo-verification/
There is no verification for marketplace offers, just auctions. Unless that's changed.
While annoying this is a preferred scenario. There would be no offers on Sedo otherwise.
Yes, there are cases.
Here is a lawsuit suing the seller: https://domainnamewire.com/2011/08/10/done-ventures-reaches-settlement-with-nbc-and-sedo-over-women-com/
No, it's not worth pursuing.
Unfortunately receiving fantasy 6 figure offers is part of the industry. It won't be the last time it happens if you stay in the game for long enough. Nothing is sold until you get the money.
Is the domain in question a 3-letter .com? I can...
Premium renewals should not be eligible for auctions. ICANN policy should be updated as such.
The whole objective of premium renewals was to remove investors as middlemen. It's double dipping to have a premium auction and premium renewal.