news Man purchased ClintonKaine.com domain name for $8 in 2011; he wants $90,000 to sell it

[deez007]

(CNN) – Tucked away in a basement apartment in northeast Washington, a 28-year old federal contractor and lawyer, who creates web comics as hobby, hopes he’s sitting on a fortune.

He goes by the pen name “Jeremy Pegg” and as first reported by “DCIST”, he bought the domain name “clintonkaine.com” in 2011 for just eight dollars. So how did he predict this ticket five years ago?

Pegg explained, “Obama was looking at Kaine before he picked Biden and I don’t know, I felt like he was very likely going to be a running mate.”

Covering his bases, he also bought the “Clinton Biden” and “Clinton Booker” domain names and last year, he sold “cruz2016.com” and “bidenwarren.com” for $1,500 dollars each, but this might be his biggest real estate.

Since Clinton picked Kaine as her running mate, Pegg says he’s been getting huge web traffic and multiple interview requests.

Until he sells clintonkaine.com, he’s sharing his homemade comics on the webpage, depicting the democratic duo in a Harry Potter narrative.

Pegg said, “I’m pretty sure Clinton will win this election so the domain will keep being valuable for at least 4 years.”

He describes himself as very political, progressive, and who likes Sanders. Pegg goes on to say, “I have people suggesting I put links to the hacked DNC emails up there.”

He now supports Clinton, but does say he’s open to selling the domain name to Sanders, or even Trump supporters, whoever makes the best offer.

Pegg concludes with, “I don’t actually want to hurt the Clinton campaign, but I do want to sell the domain so we’ll see.”

Source: http://wwlp.com/2016/07/26/man-purchased-clintonkaine-domain-name-for-eight-dollars-in-2011/

 

[wot]

I purchased ClinKaine.com last week, very little traffic and no requests for interviews.

I would consider selling it to Putin or the Chinese premier.

 

[DNScholar]

This domain can easily fetch 10k right now.

 

[Kate]

Really ? Who's going to buy it ? Why hasn't it sold yet ? Maybe I'm missing something, that's why I am asking.

 

[000]

I could definitely see Trump buying it, just for the headlines.

And considering that tens of millions of dollars are being spent on both sides, this domain could actually be a great purchase even at 6 or 7 figures.

Then again, the owner may hold out for such a sum, and miss out on a chance to sell for $10K or $50K. Hard to say!

 

[DomainVP]

With some salesmanship he could get $100k for it easily.

I won't make it easy by laying out the details why, but if you think about it hard enough you can come up with a few strong pitches for why paying six figures for less than 17 weeks of use makes sense.

 

[WilsonM]

Whether he can cash in or not... what I like about this guy is that he has a pretty good sense of prediction. Well, at least he got it right this time.

Although his interest in politics helped.

 

[CoalToNewCastle]

Owner of ClintonKaine.com checking in.

It is so hard to predict what I'll actually get for this domain. I got a genuine offer for $10,000 by email, and I got an offer on Flippa for $30,000 that I'm not 100% sure was legitimate. Regardless, I'm not ready to accept $30,000 yet and I raised the minimum bid on Flippa to $60,000. We'll see what actually ends up happening.

 

[wot]

Owner of ClintonKaine.com checking in.

It is so hard to predict what I'll actually get for this domain. I got a genuine offer for $10,000 by email, and I got an offer on Flippa for $30,000 that I'm not 100% sure was legitimate. Regardless, I'm not ready to accept $30,000 yet and I raised the minimum bid on Flippa to $60,000. We'll see what actually ends up happening.

For a genuine offer of $10K I would have ripped their arm off to get the money but that's just me. Would not trust any bids over $ 100 on Flippa, but then that's just me.

Hope your waiting pays off although the skeptic in me is not so confident. I have had no interest at all in the poor man's version but I do have a good Hillary related name, but just a speculative punt.

 

[Grilled]

Owner of ClintonKaine.com checking in.

It is so hard to predict what I'll actually get for this domain. I got a genuine offer for $10,000 by email, and I got an offer on Flippa for $30,000 that I'm not 100% sure was legitimate. Regardless, I'm not ready to accept $30,000 yet and I raised the minimum bid on Flippa to $60,000. We'll see what actually ends up happening.

Hello Jeremy... Welcome to NamePros!

Best of luck with this domain.

If you haven't all ready, do your homework, and try to uncover any data points you can use as a sell point.

Note the price of TrumpPence.com.

You seem to understand that an asking price isn't necessarily the BIN price. That said, your asking price of $90,000 (per thread title) is only 18% of TrumpPence

Here's an article regarding the owner of PresidentTrump.com turning down a 5 figure offer. Article Credit @equity78

@Joe Styler and I talked about political domains during the NamePros member meet up at NamesCon. Perhaps, he may be able to lend some outreach ideas.

Have you considered adding the domain to AfterNic? With social media these days, anyone searching GoDaddy for ClintonKaine.com could see a for sale price, and spur even more visibility.

It could say, ClintonKaine.com for sale at XX,XXX. And/or you could give AfterNic your BIN price / lowest price you're willing to accept if you aren't sure of the BIN price.

 

[Keith]

Umm...no.

 

[Grilled]

Here's an article regarding the owner of PresidentTrump.com turning down a 5 figure offer. Article Credit @equity78

The comment section in the above quoted link beats this woman up for turning down a 5 figure offer for PresidentTrump.com

Mentioned in comments:

Story of BernieSanders.com given to Senator for free by supporter. HERE

Story of RandPaul.com purchased for 100k HERE

UDRP (as Trump is no stranger to that, see TrumpCard.com) HERE

Story about 2016 political domain names written in 2014 for sale HERE

 

[N-A]

Why do we all the sudden change the tone from condoning this type of behavior when the owner steps in?

Cyber squatter is cyber squatter.

 

[Grilled]

Why do we all the sudden change the tone from condoning this type of behavior when the owner steps in?

How has the tone changed since the owner introduced himself to NamePros?

 

[N-A]

How has the tone changed since the owner introduced himself to NamePros?

For as long as I've been a member, there have been countless threads (more so in the appraisal section) criticizing the act of cyber squatting. This is the first thread I've run across where said cyber squatter introduces themselves and the whole atmosphere changes from "you shouldn't do that" to "congrats, good luck".

 

[Grilled]

For as long as I've been a member, there have been countless threads (more so in the appraisal section) criticizing the act of cyber squatting. This is the first thread I've run across where said cyber squatter introduces themselves and the whole atmosphere changes from "you shouldn't do that" to "congrats, good luck".

I see your point, though, that's not entirely accurate pertaining to this thread.

Nobody mentioned 'you shouldn't do that' before the domain owner joined NP and entered this conversation.

@David Walker given that you're an experienced moderator, What do you think the best course of action for @CoalToNewCastle to do with ClintonKaine.com?

 

[N-A]

I see your point, though, that's not entirely accurate pertaining to this thread.

It's completely accurate when it pertains to domaining in general. Is this a situational scenario that I'm unaware of?

@David Walker given that you're an experienced moderator, What do you think the best course of action for @CoalToNewCastle to do with ClintonKaine.com?

What does being a moderator of a forum have to do with this? Can I not have a personal opinion? Though, I'm not going to offer any advice, as I have none to give.

Look, I'm not here to butt heads with you. I merely posted this as an educational piece referring back to my answer to your first question: When it comes to domaining, cyber squatting or purchasing names, has generally been looked down upon. When we have characters like this who pop up with a success story, the whole tide turns; people will think they will be the lucky one and become copy cats. I've seen it, I've been around a while now.

 

[Grilled]

It's completely accurate when it pertains to domaining in general. Is this a situational scenario that I'm unaware of?

Maybe, maybe not. He's a political cartoonist. Does he have to sell the domain, or could he benefit from promoting his own political comics?

He said he wants to sell the domain, though, as a Hillary supporter, he has the option to follow in the footsteps of a Bernie supporter and gift the domain for a greater cause should he choose.

What does being a moderator of a forum have to do with this? Can I not have a personal opinion? Though, I'm not going to offer any advice, as I have none to give.

You have every right to your opinion, and as a mod, that opinion weighs a little more to newbie NamePros members. I'm not trying to butt heads either, I just don't understand disliking somebody's very first NamePros post. Seems more reactive than proactive.

Look, I'm not here to butt heads with you. I merely posted this as an educational piece referring back to my answer to your first question: When it comes to domaining, cyber squatting or purchasing names, has generally been looked down upon. When we have characters like this who pop up with a success story, the whole tide turns; people will think they will be the lucky one and become copy cats. I've seen it, I've been around a while now.

Good points...

 

[N-A]

You have every right to your opinion, and as a mod, that opinion weighs a little more to newbie NamePros members. I'm not trying to butt heads either, I just don't understand disliking somebody's very first NamePros post. Seems more reactive than proactive.

Let me first welcome @CoalToNewCastle to NamePros. Next, I'll state that "dislike" wasn't a personal attack.
Proper usage of the dislike button: https://www.namepros.com/threads/get-rid-of-dislike-button.941009/#post-5482151 (simply put, something that is not liked)

 

[Addison]

Cyber squatter is cyber squatter.

This is not cybersquatting. Incorrectly labeling someone as a cybersquatter is a worse offense, in my eyes, than actually being a cybersquatter. While I disapprove of both, you should get your facts straight:

1. No one owns a trademark for "ClintonKaine" or "Clinton Kaine"
2. He registered the domain name in 2011 before the pair teamed up
3. He is using it in a perfectly valid and legal way that even if there was a trademark, his use of the domain name would not be infringing on their rights, and he'd be fully within his legal rights to do so.

Your accusation is completely off base and inappropriate.