Rumour: Sex.com sold for 15 million!

[darrenl]

I heard this from an adult board. If its true it is a big sale.

 

[Rubber Duck]

I heard this from an adult board. If its true it is a big sale.

Not at all surprised. Seems like a fair valuation!

 

[ExpireGuy]

I heard this from an adult board. If its true it is a big sale.

uhm......don't think so.

From: Verisign settles domain name lawsuit with Sex.com

Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. However, sources close to the agreement said it was in excess of $15 million.

VeriSign declined to comment on the settlement.

Kremen lost his rights to the Sex.com domain name in 1995, when a man named Stephen Cohen contacted Network Solutions and convinced the registrar to authorize transfer of the domain to himself. Cohen claimed in a letter that Kremen's company, "Online Classifieds," did not have an Internet connection and authorized the transfer of the domain name. Network Solutions transferred the domain without contacting Kremen or verifying the authenticity of the letter.

Cohen went on to make at least $40 million over the next few years, using the site, Kremen's attorneys said.

Article is referanced from last year.....

 

[Rubber Duck]

uhm......don't think so.

From: Verisign settles domain name lawsuit with Sex.com



Article is referanced from last year.....

Yes, but as I understand it this was compensation for loss of earnings as I presume that the domain was returned to its rightful owner.

Best Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[Steen]

It sounds to be true.
Sex.com is a PPC business. Their traffic is mostly NOT from type-ins but from others running Sex.com feeds. I am surprised it sold for $15M myself.

 

[octobus]

Sex.com is worth a lot more than $15 million.

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[Limit$]

Truthfly I don't think any domain is worth 15 million dollars lol, it's online property but I also think it is the most valuble domain name because I guarantee everyone atleast once in this world with a computer isnt mentally disabled typed in that domain name.

 

[octobus]

So? It only matters if the property is earning money - be it online or offline.

 

[Rubber Duck]

Truthfly I don't think any domain is worth 15 million dollars lol, it's online property but I also think it is the most valuble domain name because I guarantee everyone atleast once in this world with a computer isnt mentally disabled typed in that domain name.

I must be mentally disabled then, or perhaps I just use search instead!

Best Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[jumane]

Sex.com is worth ALOT more than 15 Mill! ROFLMAO

 

[fabian05]

Deal Jam apparently had some rights for a while.
it appeared a few people where in the race.
Story is playboy had best cards until 2 weeks ago with a $20mil offer to be paid in 4 years/$5mil/yr

 

[dodo1]

The sale of sex.com is still a rumour, but if it's true then the domain's sales
price is much too low, in my opinion. Sex.com is potentially worth high eight
or even low nine figures. It's one of the best (if not the best) domains on
the Internet and it can earn millions in a month. Anyway, we don't know any
details about the sale. It's also possible that the $15M was a one-time pay-
ment and the seller will get a share of the domain's income for the next years,
etc. I doubt anybody would sell this premium domain for only $15M. Hopefully
we will know more about this 'rumour' within the next hours or days.

 

[Rubber Duck]

The sale of sex.com is still a rumour, but if it's true then the domain's sales
price is much too low, in my opinion. Sex.com is potentially worth high seven
or even low eight figures. It's one of the best (if not the best) domains on
the Internet and it can earn millions in a month. Anyway, we don't know any
details about the sale. It's also possible that the $15M was a one-time pay-
ment and the seller will get a share of the domain's income for the next years,
etc. I doubt anybody would sell this premium domain for only $15M. Hopefully
we will know more about this 'rumour' within the next hours or days.

I know you yanks count funny with that billion and trillion thing, but I thought 15M was an 8 figure sum???

Best Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[dodo1]

I know you yanks count funny with that billion and trillion thing, but I thought 15M was an 8 figure sum???

Hehe. You're right, Dave. I found the mistake myself after I had it posted. The post should be correct now. Thanks anyways. :wink:

 

[Rubber Duck]

Hehe. You're right, Dave. I found the mistake myself after I had it posted. The post should be correct now. Thanks anyways. :wink:

Joking apart, I think your right actually. In view of what Rent.com went for, the true value of this domain is probably pushing $100M.

Best Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[Theo]

I saw sex.com on Ebay the other day, selling for $200.

Oh wait, that was a worthless IDN name :-D

 

[Rubber Duck]

I saw sex.com on Ebay the other day, selling for $200.

Oh wait, that was a worthless IDN name :-D

Totally agree with you. Infact that kind of rubbish isn't worth $200. I, however, sold three Chinese IDN yesterday for $750 each.

Best Regards
Dave Wrixon

 

[darrenl]

Ok everyone the rumour was false.

 

[Steen]

Ok everyone the rumour was false.

At least Gary is denying it.

 

[Keynes]

I saw sex.com on Ebay the other day, selling for $200.

Oh wait, that was a worthless IDN name :-D

Yeah, and it was even .net :cheeky: