Websites Well.org

[lordbyroniv]

$29,100 , pretty impressive Namejetauction

 

[thevirtual]

I saw that one.

I bit too much I think. Probably an end user.

 

[lordbyroniv]

oil well?

 

[mvl]

The Well is an important bit of internet history. It is one of the oldest virtual communities, founded in 1985 and still active. Some people consider The Well as the origin of virtual communities. Several big initiatives (like the Electronic Frontier Foundation) have their roots in The Well. Howard Rheingolds defining book "The virtual community" is inspired by The Well.

 

[simon johnson]

For those that are scratching their heads wondering about timing.... the Well was a dialup BBS (bulletin board service) first and then became an ISP in the early 90's.

 

[Theo]

And it's related to the .org ?

 

[thevirtual]

Namejet auctions have been going for crazy prices. Not sure if that is the case with this auction.

 

[Onward]

I was in this auction....29K is crazy for this...I have seen much better .org names on this forum sell for 3k or under.

 

[Theo]

*This* forum is 99% resellers

 

[Devil Dog]

*This* forum is 99% resellers

99.87394793%

 

[Yofie]

It only takes two people that really want it. This domain could be used for tons of things. Water, Health etc.

.org's have been climbing in price, so I expect to see more like this. Somebody on NP's got a Starting offer for a pretty regular one worder for $12K. Which he accepted and they paid etc...

 

[katherine]

I think .org is underrated and good names can still be had.
Domainers tend to overlook .org but it's very good for development and there is value for good single keywords.
I knew this one would sell for high $,$$$ at least but I am pleasantly suprised.

 

[lordbyroniv]

Shill bidding ???????????????????????????????????????????

 

[Onward]

I am convinced namejet shill bids....I set a price and don't look back. I have won 1 or 2 auctions with them since they started...with snapnames...I would win 1 or two a day.

 

[Theo]

...with snapnames...I would win 1 or two a day.

Because halvarez bids low

 

[Compassion]

Seems like a fair price to me

 

[h3rm4w4n]

Wellington

 

[dcristo]

Strong health term which fits with the extension. Not completely unbelievable the sales price.