question Is NameFind part of GoDaddy/Afternic?

Avtar629 said:

Quick question.

Is Namefind part of Godaddy or Afternic or both? Their 1-877 number sounds just like the automated recording for Godaddy.

I have my reasons for asking. Thanks in advance.

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Yes owned by GoDaddy

So that means if a domain is being sold by Namefind then it is Godaddy making the profit? and Afternic is part of godaddy too right?

Avtar629 said:

So that means if a domain is being sold by Namefind then it is Godaddy making the profit? and Afternic is part of godaddy too right?

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I would say your on the right track

Yup, NameFind is Godaddy's domainer son or daughter.

Avtar629 said:

So that means if a domain is being sold by Namefind then it is Godaddy making the profit? and Afternic is part of godaddy too right?

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GoDaddy is the company that provides registrar services and a whole host of other services for small businesses. They also have the auction platform.

Afternic is an aftermarket site that was purchased by GoDaddy https://techcrunch.com/2013/09/19/godaddy-buys-afternic-to-beef-up-its-domain-registry-marketplace/

NameFind is their portfolio investment arm it was also acquired from NameMedia. when they bought Mike Berkens portfolio for $35 million and Marchex's portfolio, this was the division that handled those acquistions.

Following some trails and I found this thread. The name trail went to namefind https://www.afternic.com/listings/namefind

MasterOfMyDomains said:

Following some trails and I found this thread. The name trail went to namefind https://www.afternic.com/listings/namefind

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So they have bought Uniregistry and are happy to sell the .us version and other extensions or variants of the name....let's see how long that lasts

NickB said:

So they have bought Uniregistry and are happy to sell the .us version and other extensions or variants of the name....let's see how long that lasts

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hahahaha

NickB said:

So they have bought Uniregistry and are happy to sell the .us version and other extensions or variants of the name....let's see how long that lasts

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1. Sell for $7600.
2. Spend $5000 to have your lawyers file a UDRP.
3. Profit.

OK I'm done now.

In all seriousness I'm surprised those names ever made it to their portfolio even before the acquisition, trademarks and all.

GoDaddy yes