These were popular news stories in the domain business last month. 1. Sex/com is for sale again - It last sold for $13 million, and the current owner wants at least $20 million. But they think they've found a business model, so it's not just the ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Pool.com relaunches as web3 domains business
· ServicesCompany throws its hat into a crowded ring of companies selling alt-root domain names. Pool.com, a long-time player in the domain drop-catching business, has a new business model. The business has a relaunched as a web3 domain name business. It ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Wait, Pool.com is still in the drop catching business?
· Expired DomainsPool has long been irrelevant in the expired domain business. This morning I read Michael's post about Pool "de-emphasizing" its expired domain drop catching business in favor of new TLD business opportunities. My first reaction was "Wait, Pool.com ... Continue Reading16 Comments
DingBats.com Case Discusses Pool.com Lawsuit Over Domain Theft
· Policy & LawCase sheds light on Pool.com lawsuit against former registrar partner. A National Arbitration Forum has awarded the domain name Dingbats.com to the complainant in a case against a Pool.com entity. What makes this case interesting is not that Dingbats ... Continue Reading11 Comments
Dot.Asia Domain Auction Results
· Domain Sales.Asia sunrise auctions are over with solid results. I haven't written much about .asia, a new top level domain. Perhaps it's because I think it's a silly domain (coming soon, .SouthAmerica!). So I missed the conclusion of the .asia sunrise period ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Buyer of $166,000 Shoppers.com Can Keep Domain Name
· Policy & LawDomain was purchased in backorder; buyer wins arbitration. Imagine buying a domain for $166,000 through a backorder only to be hit with a UDRP arbitration dispute a day later. That's exactly what happened to Xedoc Holding SA, which bought ... Continue Reading18 Comments