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Interesting case that could of gone either way, the result is however not surprising for todays world.

Apr 28th, 2010 – Apr 30th, 2010

Some of the brightest minds of the local Internet revolution will converge in New Orleans for three days to carve out strategies for continued growth in the ever-changing local marketplace.  Learn about content and business strategies to help you make the most out of this historic opportunity.  The 2010 GeoDomain Expo will be the largest and most important gathering to date of Geodomainers from around the world.  In the ongoing decline of traditional media and shift to new media, Geodomains are emerging as the heir apparent to the hot online local media space.  Meet, great and listen to the owners of some of the most lucrative brands on the Internet including NewYorkCity.com, LosAngeles.com, Chicago.com, Dallas.com, SanFrancisco.com, Nashville.com, Atlanta.com, SanDiego.com, Acapulco.com and NewOrleans.com.

You are cordingly invited. Secure your ticket now!

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EURid will host a seminar on Wednesday, 7 April, to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the .eu top-level domain. The seminar, aimed at the media and other interested parties who want to learn about .eu and its registry, will be held at InfEuropa on Rond-Point Schuman. EURid CEO Marc Van Wesemael and External Relations Manager Giovanni Seppia will be available for interviews and to answer questions.
EURid will present facts and statistics about the .eu top-level domain as well as its vision for the future. The impact of the economic downturn on the growth of the European web domain will also be addressed.
“The rapid growth across Europe shows how proud we are to be European and how important it is for many to show their European identity, even on the Internet,” said EURid’s General Manager, Marc Van Wesemael.

For more details check out www.eurid.eu

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The scammer will email you as the domain owner expressing interest to purchase your domain although they have no intention of doing so. They will then convince you into paying for a domain appraisal and wont purchase unless you do.Many are reporting to have been victims to such a scam.

In cases like these the team at Zenchi promotes domainers looking to sell to use initiative, to not be forced into terms and conditions they are not comfortable with by a potential buyer and to stay cautious. If some ones promising a sale but wants a domain appraisal, tell them to deduct it from the total they will be paying or get a deposit. Do not fear to negotiate! We hold the cards as sellers and domainers need to be reminded of that!

For more details visit www.livedomainauctioneers.com

The transaction is cited as the highest recorded .org sale price.  PokerCompany.com runs a portfolio of other non-.com domains including Craps.net and BlackJack.org.

Very commonly when talking about high end transactions we refer to .com and it is very pleasing to see the sale of a record breaking .org reiterating the important of not just .org but also .net in the industry and their possible re-emergence into the lime light.

Whether or not you’ve ever been involved in a lawsuit, had a UDRP filed against one or more of your domain names, received a cease and desist letter, or had another domain dispute situation, knowing a good attorney that is familiar with domain names and intellectual property law is critical. Likewise, when you are involved in large deals/transactions, need legal advice for your business, or need a terms of service created for a website, having a good lawyer is imperative.

There are a number of exceptional attorneys who have expert knowledge about domain names and the law regarding domain names.

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As part of its celebrations, beginning in March 2010, VeriSign, the long-time operator of the .COM, will lead an industry-wide initiative to recognise the innovators and leaders that have shaped the first 25 years of .COM and in doing so transformed our economy and society. The celebration of “25 Years of .COM” will kick off with a policy-focused event in Washington, DC on March 16.

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I stumbled across an article over at Dotsauce and had to both share and agree. Bellow the top 5 places to get in on the action.

1. Bido Auctions or your favorite registrar.

   live domain auctions on weekdays.  Now one of, if not the most, feature rich auction platform to date, Bido continues to innovate nearly as fast as they sell domain names. Great deals with opening bids of just $28.

2. GoDaddy or your favorite registrar.

   On a tight budget? You may want to opt for registering a new domain. Finding available domains today is very tough, but if you do your research you may just find a great domain for $7.49.

3. Private Sellers (In progress. Submit your portfolio!)

   The are many savvy investors who own a slice of some of the most valuable internet real estate available. If that perfect name you’re looking for turns up taken, don’t be dismayed, do a WHOIS lookup and contact the owner to negotiate a sales price.

4. BargainDomains Marketplace

   A new service by Domaining.com which uses automated appraisal data and recquires domain listings be a fraction of their appraisal estimate. Turns out this makes for some really good deals on keyword domains.

5. FreshDrop Research Tool

   An informed purchase is a wise purchase. FreshDrop can provide some great data on domains that is easy to browse, search, sort and filter. With pro features you can get some really juicy details on Google advertisers and keyword search data.

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