Sedo acquires GreatDomains.com from VeriSign

[SedoCoUk]

Hi everyone! Please read on below for the press release detailing sedo’s recent acquisition of GreatDomains.com from Verisign!

"Today, Sedo announced that it has purchased GreatDomains from VeriSign, Inc. sedo.com is the leading online marketplace for the buying and selling of domain names, and GreatDomains is an established marketplace focused exclusively on the trading of high-quality, generic domain names. The acquisition provides a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on the growth of the secondary domain name market.

GreatDomains.com will continue to be the leading marketplace for the finest generic domain names available. Great Domains has recently brokered major deals for premium domain names such as creditcare.com for $125,000.
With the purchase, Sedo will deliver its premium level of service that will be served under the GreatDomains brand. For domain names that qualify, buyers and sellers can expect to receive aggressive marketing of their domain name as well as expert personal and professional advice from a leading team of experienced industry brokers.

“GreatDomains pioneered the secondary market for domain names when it was founded in 1994, and is well known and respected throughout the industry,” said Tim Schumacher, CEO, Sedo. “Leveraging Sedo’s leading electronic trading system and the world’s largest network of buyers and sellers, will allow both brands to be better positioned and more effective for all our customers.”

The redesigned GreatDomains.com website is filled with new features that take best advantage of its outstanding inventory. Highlights include:
• A new Premium Auction event to be hosted monthly with hand-picked domain names, an inspection period, and pre-qualified buyers
• An advanced parking solution for listed names
• A customized search product limited to only the most valuable inventory

“The GreatDomains acquisition reinforces Sedo’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing our leading position in the secondary domain name marketplace,” Schumacher continued. “As the industry begins to mature, providing different options and levels of service are critical to attracting an ever expanding customer base and maintaining our spectacular growth.”
While specific terms of the transaction are not being disclosed, the transaction is not material to VeriSign’s ongoing operations and no VeriSign employees are affected by the transaction."


Looking forward to working with you all in listing your premium domains for sale on GreatDomains.com!

Thanks,
Monica

[James]

I guess I can tear up all my Greatdomain Premium Listing and Right to Transfer Agreements ??

jim

[DomainingCom]

Because sedo in his new site is talking about premium domains almost everywhere like in the above note then I take this opportunity to remember to domainers that PremiumDomains.com continues to ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY offer free listing at PremiumDomains.com to sedo members having a CERTIFIED premium domain.

So if you have your domain for sale at SEDO the only thing you need is check your domain is Premium doing a domain valuation (.com)

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Congrats to SEDO for the purchase.

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[Leading Names]

Because sedo in his new site is talking about premium domains almost everywhere like in the above note then I take this opportunity to remember to domainers that PremiumDomains.com continues to ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY offer free listing at PremiumDomains.com to sedo members having a CERTIFIED premium domain.

So if you have your domain for sale at SEDO the only thing you need is check your domain is Premium doing a domain valuation (.com)

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Congrats to SEDO for the purchase.

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Give it a rest

[scorpio]

good buy! Congrats.