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Sudden drop in inquires and sales in Afternic; Icon.com sold for $12MM; Why domain investing has become difficult? Mine.com—High value auction; Is Afternic "tyrannic"?
Sudden drop in inquires and sales in Afternic
Domain investors are witnessing a drop in the number of sales normally expected to achieve on the Afternic platform. Sales have been scant in the last 5 months, ever since Dan.com was shut down completely. A coincidence or a pattern related to the underlying global recession? Share your opinion and experience.
Topic by @Ostrados
Icon.com sold for $12 million in 6th largest publicly reported domain sale of all time
The domain icon.com was reported as sold for the sum of $12 million dollars. Read some fascinating details about the domain's acquisition, in a brokered deal assisted by one of the most prolific domain brokers in the industry.
Topic by @Ron Jackson
Why domain investing has become difficult?
Domain investing was never easy, but it was easier to sustain. A change in how the flow of revenue works these days, from advertising to sales, has led to a much harder game with "domaining." Read this interesting and pragmatic analysis by a domain investor who has been around for a short while.
Topic by @SUPER FIVE
Mine.com: High value auction—Predict the online auction's closing price
It's rather strange that the domain Mine.com expired and dropped in the first place. Setting that aside, the domain's live auction is already at half a million dollars, with auctioneer DropCatch seeking pre-approval of higher bids. Join this thread to predict the closing price of Mine.com.
Topic by @ploskov
Afternic: Tyrants only have the power you give them
Great rant about Afternic, GoDaddy, and the type of tyrannic effect they might have in the domain industry. The OP articulates some interesting arguments, with others joining in for, or against.
Topic by @NewDayBrand
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what's trending.
A weekly news review at NamePros! Sudden drop in inquires and sales in Afternic; Icon.com sold for $12MM; Why domain investing has become difficult? Mine.com—High value auction; Is Afternic "tyrannic"?
Sudden drop in inquires and sales in Afternic
Domain investors are witnessing a drop in the number of sales normally expected to achieve on the Afternic platform. Sales have been scant in the last 5 months, ever since Dan.com was shut down completely. A coincidence or a pattern related to the underlying global recession? Share your opinion and experience.
Topic by @Ostrados
Icon.com sold for $12 million in 6th largest publicly reported domain sale of all time
The domain icon.com was reported as sold for the sum of $12 million dollars. Read some fascinating details about the domain's acquisition, in a brokered deal assisted by one of the most prolific domain brokers in the industry.
Topic by @Ron Jackson
Why domain investing has become difficult?
Domain investing was never easy, but it was easier to sustain. A change in how the flow of revenue works these days, from advertising to sales, has led to a much harder game with "domaining." Read this interesting and pragmatic analysis by a domain investor who has been around for a short while.
Topic by @SUPER FIVE
Mine.com: High value auction—Predict the online auction's closing price
It's rather strange that the domain Mine.com expired and dropped in the first place. Setting that aside, the domain's live auction is already at half a million dollars, with auctioneer DropCatch seeking pre-approval of higher bids. Join this thread to predict the closing price of Mine.com.
Topic by @ploskov
Afternic: Tyrants only have the power you give them
Great rant about Afternic, GoDaddy, and the type of tyrannic effect they might have in the domain industry. The OP articulates some interesting arguments, with others joining in for, or against.
Topic by @NewDayBrand
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what's trending.
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