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New Domain Name Auction Coming from a Partnership Between NameJet and SnapNames
📅 - Two of the largest domain name aftermarket companies joined forces to auction off the very valuable and rare domain name, LTD.com. NameJet and SnapNames decided to team up to sell this very valuable 3-character domain name.
The auction went live on October 27th at 3pm EST and the reserve was in the mid five figures. Many expect the reserve to be med very quickly. The two companies joined forces in hopes to create more buzz around the sale and to ensure a huge audience of buyers will have a chance to place a bid.
The domain has an estimated value of about $350K and false into a category many domain buyers covet. It conveys exclusivity and value for any company willing to spend the cash.
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