domain starcraft2beta.com

[ryane]

This is the first domain I've ever considered selling so I have no idea how to really approach this.

Some background - Starcraft 2 is a game that was just recently announced by Blizzard, a maker of some of the most popular PC games in the world (World of Warcraft, Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo series).

A "beta" for a game is a trial period where people playtest it before the game is actually released. Blizzard does closed betas, where normal people can win a chance to help beta test the game. They have yet to announce when they will start the beta - it is rumored to start by the end of the year. It would most likely last about 5-8 months.

Starcraft 2 was announced in Korea early last Saturday morning in the U.S. (it was about midnight on Friday/Saturday where I live). Since then (about 8 days) I have had 1.7k visits, 3.2k page views, and about 11k total hits. There is a very small, very basic site with an image gallery and a movie that can be downloaded at the domain right now.

It has a very limited life span, probably not much more than 12-18 months (thats when I estimate the game to be released, but blizzard is known for taking a LONG time to release a game).

So what do you think it may be worth?

Also, any advice or resources to help me sell it would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[ninetwofive]

TM issues could come up if Blizzard wants it...better just milk all the ad revenue you can for now.

 

[StudioWorks]

It clearly has TM issues.

I dont think it has any value.

All the best,

SW

 

[ToryC103]

Well, I'm glad your domain is getting lots of hits, but you're going Trademark issues with Blizzard. Good luck though.

Tory %%-

 

[ryane]

I don't know...

I don't know, there are alot of Starcraft sites out there with Starcraft in the name, and they have been around since Starcraft (1) came out, such as:

Starcraft.org
starcraftsector.com
sclegacy.com
starcraft-stratics.com

Not to mention other sites using other Blizzard game titles in their name, such as:

warcraft.org
planetdiablo.com
planetwarcraft.com
warcraftiii.net
diabloii.net
warcraftmovies.com
warcraftrealms.com
warcraftsocial.com
world-of-warcraft-gold.com
warcraftcinema.com

Some of which have been around for nearly 10 years now.

Also, I know that starcraft2.net was sold recently, but I do not know the sum.

 

[tylercruz]

You're forgetting Diablo2.com, Warcraft3.com... could name hundreds more...

Which, BTW, Blizzard links to as "Official Fansites"... and look at all the World of Warcraft related domains...

Normally I'd agree with you guys, but not when it's Blizzard.

 

[samuofm]

You're forgetting Diablo2.com, Warcraft3.com... could name hundreds more...

Which, BTW, Blizzard links to as "Official Fansites"... and look at all the World of Warcraft related domains...

Normally I'd agree with you guys, but not when it's Blizzard.

Tyler I've read your site before, congratulations on your sale. Thats impressive.

 

[RCK]

No value imho, sorry...

 

[Reppy]

The domain would have a limited lifespan. But possibly mid XXX to the right geek who wants it just for the feeling

 

[fly389]

Good value!!!!!!!!!++++++++