I watched the auction last night and was finally able to go through my notes today. Many say they are impressed with the GTLD sale prices but you always have to analyze all of the information before coming to a conclusion.
My conclusion is that it only takes a few bidders to make the numbers look better than they really are. A couple of guys who could possibly be clueless at what they are purchasing fudges the numbers in a big way. Look at the bidding history below and you decide for yourself. I missed a few due to breaks etc...
All I can say is don't always believe the hype until you really see what is going on.
Marijuana.NYC--internet bidder #26258 wins at $700
MarijuanaCards.NYC--internet bidder #26258 wins at $600
CigarBars.NYC--internet bidder #26258 wins at $400
MedicalMarijuanaCards.Vegas--internet bidder #26258 wins at $300
Ship.Global--internet bidder #26683 wins at $2,500
GF.Asia--internet bidder #26683 wins at $800
DanceStudios.NYC--internet bidder $26683 wins at $500
Shuttles.Vegas--internet bidder #26683 wins at $500
Printers.XYZ--internet bidder #26683 wins at $300
Birthday.Club--internet bidder #26683 wins at $5,000
Bonus.Vegas--internet bidder #26683 wins at $400
Tequila.Club--internet bidder #26683 wins at $8,000
VapingSystems.com--internet bidder #26683 wins at $500
Casinos.Wiki--floor bidder 38 wins at $1,600
Food.Wiki--floor bidder #38 wins at $3,100
Gamble.Wiki--floor bidder #38 wins at $1,200
Celebrity.Wiki--floor bidder #38 wins at $1,800
Bailbond.Vegas--floor bidder #38 wins at $900
1111.Asia--floor bidder #38 wins at $3,000
Fight.Club--floor bidder #38 wins at $13,500
DrunkDriving.NYC--floor bidder #38 wins at $1,100
TY.Asia--floor bidder #38 wins at $1,500
RealEstate.Wiki--floor bidder #38 wins at $3,000
Wholesale.INK--floor bidder #38 wins at $1,400
NewYork.INK--floor bidder #38 wins at $1,300
Airfares.NYC--floor bidder #5 wins at $600
DJ.Asia--floor bidder #5 wins at $1,100
Student.XYZ--floor bidder #5 wins at $1,000
TropicalProperty.com--floor bidder #5 wins at $1,100
998.XYZ--floor bidder #5 wins at $300
DispensaryCard.NYC--internet bidder #27007 wins at $300
CannabisDelivery.XYZ--internet bidder #27007 wins at $400
Weed.Club--floor bidder #11 wins at $15,000 (Andrew Rosener of Media Options bought it)
GolfCourses.Vegas--floor bidder #11 wins at $1,000 (I list this one because it is odd Andrew would buy this name)
Geeks.XYZ--floor bidder #33 wins at $600
ShowTicket.Vegas--floor bidder #33 wins at $600
AthleticClub.NYC--floor bidder #31 wins at $600
Red.Ink--floor bidder #31 wins at $1,400