KeyDrive S.A. Acquires Moniker and SnapNames from Oversee.net

Luxembourg and Los Angeles, Calif. (February 1, 2012). KeyDrive S.A., an internet solutions holding company with subsidiaries providing domain registration, monetization and aftermarket services, announced today that it has acquired the Moniker and SnapNames business units of Oversee.net, a leader in online performance marketing.

Moniker® and SnapNames® offer businesses and individuals an array of services for domain name registration, acquisition, brokerage and sales. Moniker introduced the live domain name auction concept. SnapNames operates the largest online auction of expired and deleting domain names, giving its customers access to valuable names.

“The purchase of these two leaders in the domain aftermarket perfectly fits our global growth strategy”, said Alexander Siffrin, Chairman of the KeyDrive S.A., and CEO and founder of Key-Systems®. “We now have the opportunity to extend our global outreach, target a broader customer base and cross-sell our services. Furthermore, our European clients will gain access to US buyers and sellers of domain names. We’re delighted to welcome the Moniker and SnapNames teams to KeyDrive S.A.”

“The sale of these assets allows us to focus more on our core monetization and vertical markets divisions which are the fundamental building blocks of our global performance marketing network,” noted Debra Domeyer, Co-CEO of Oversee. “As the domain industry landscape changes, it is essential that we invest in new technologies that leverage our existing platform and unlock the potential of domain traffic. Our focus is on developing new monetization alternatives for both publishers and advertisers. We also want to thank Craig Snyder and the Moniker and SnapNames teams for their years of dedicated service. ”

Oversee was advised in the sale process by Petsky Prunier LLC.

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Disclaimer: Managing Editor Frank Michlick is also consulting for Sedo through his company DomainCocoon.

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The sales were:

• GoldBangles.com … $7,000
• Winy.com … $3,900
• PartyAccessories.com … $3,000
• MarketingService.com … $3,000
• DesignerPens.com … $899
• Mung.com … $1,600
• Anibal.com … $750
• CreditCardFaqs.com … $390
• ImpressFriends.com … $250
• Dudu.co … buyer did not pay, so it was cancelled

Total is $20,789

The Escrow service will be provided by ECOP.com so the total amount to be distributed to the 24 participating bloggers is the 10% sales commission: $2,078. Some of the bloggers have refused their share while others will be donating it.

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To give a sale chance domains that were not picked will be promoted in the next Domaining.com newsletter. The names are sold on a first come first served. In order to purchase a name, visit the associated sale page and click the “Buy It” button. If you do not want to purchase a domain as its Buy-it-Now price, you can also submit an offer.

Domains over $10,000:

• DvdPlayer.com … $125,000
• Crete.com … $75,000
• DomainDevelopment.com … $25,000
• DomainAsset.com … $25,000
• Branding.org … $25,000
• Cards.us … $25,000
• UsedCaravans.com … $22,500
• ActingClasses.com … $20,000
• Arcade.org … $20,000
• 2012Election.com … $20,000
• ContentWriter.com … $20,000
• AffiliateIncome.com … $19,000
• Aristocracy.com … $18,500
• FaceTreatment.com … $18,500
• ExerciseBalls.com … $18,000
• MNK.com … $15,000
• STFU.com … $15,000
• RecipeBooks.com … $15,000
• TutoringService.com … $15,000
• Juicer.org … $13,000
• WebLayout.com … $12,500
• Dudu.co … $10,000

Domains between $5,000 and $10,000:

• PartyAccessories.com … $9,999
• Mung.com … $8,800
• KeyHolders.com … $7,777
• AP.tv … $7,600
• Straighten.com … $7,500
• CivilUnions.com … $7,500
• GoldBangles.com … $7,000
• Gate.org … $7,000
• Courteous.com … $6,000
• Golfer.org … $5,000
• Brangelina.com … $5,000
• Irritable.com … $5,000
• Genis.com … $5,000
• MarketingService.com … $5,000

Domains between $1,000 and $5,000:

• SolarBusiness.com … $4,950
• 69.tv … $4,900
• Attenuate.com … $4,500
• Arks.com … $4,000
• Winy.com … $4,000
• Hyla.com … $3,850
• BestTermInsurance.com … $3,500
• Fisco.com … $3,500
• Housecoats.com … $3,500
• GpsDevice.com … $3,333
• Caip.com … $3,000
• FloridaHomeLoan.com … $3,000
• ExerciseShoes.com … $2,750
• Finalizing.com … $2,500
• Scanner.us … $2,500
• Flats.info … $2,500
• Cardios.com … $2,500
• Herbivores.com … $2,500
• CashDonation.com … $1,900
• CloudCombo.com … $1,900
• Earstuds.com … $1,750
• CuteBeds.com … $1,500
• Ceremoniously.com … $1,500
• VideoShoot.com … $1,500
• VideoClip.tv … $1,500
• RemodelingLoan.com … $1,500
• Fleecing.com … $1,499
• DesignerPens.com … $1,495
• IJP.net … $1,488
• ToningLotion.com … $1,350
• TravelForFree.com … $1,250
• 4023.com … $1,200
• PowerChords.net … $1,200
• Reclines.com … $1,200
• Earphones.co … $1,000
• HollyBush.com … $1,000
• Skatey.com … $1,000
• Apperatus.com … $1,000

Domains under $1,000:

• Thorned.com … $999
• CanineDoctor.com … $999
• SideBars.com … $950
• Anibal.com … $950
• ArizonaRealtor.com … $899
• Ministre.com … $800
• Coprocessor.com … $777
• MakingMoneyQuick.com … $750
• ContrarianInvesting.com … $750
• SurfClinic.com … $750
• StoneFurniture.com … $750
• Zypi.com … $600
• OptimizationSoftware.com … $550
• Eraptor.com … $500
• OrganicPacifiers.com … $500
• InsuranceAuto.co … $500
• OutSchool.com … $500
• NameMarketing.com … $500
• Pulpers.com … $400
• CreditCardFaqs.com … $399
• IndividualIra.com … $330
• LeafExtract.com … $300
• DataReseller.com … $288
• ImpressFriends.com … $250
• LasVegasRatings.com … $240
• EveningCompanion.com … $200

Note that DomainAsset.com is a combo, the seller will give you the singular and plural.
And dudu.co is a package of 10 catchy .co domains: bobo.co, dudu.co, fafa.co, fofo.co, nene.co, rere.co, sisi.co, tete.co, vava.co, veve.co.

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Domain	Minimum Bid	Bidders
paternitytest.com	$22,000.00	6
fyny.com	$400.00	3
omib.com	$376.00	3
apw.com	$13,499.00	2
mentality.com	$7,001.00	2
conp.com	$400.00	2
ce.com	$1,050,000.00	1
qx.com	$82,500.00	1
f.biz	$10,501.00	1
mock.com	$10,500.00	1
teaclub.com	$5,250.00	1
dairy.net	$2,600.00	1
rvrx.com	$1,050.00	1
ftsw.com	$325.00	1
mosquitowipes.com	$325.00	1
yogurtshops.com	$325.00	1
creditreports.com	$1,000,000.00	0
floor.com	$1,000,000.00	0
prime.com	$1,000,000.00	0
cheyenne.com	$250,000.00	0
phd.com	$250,000.00	0
empire.com	$100,000.00	0
tofu.com	$100,000.00	0
webmastertools.com	$100,000.00	0
cheaplaptops.com	$50,000.00	0
crete.com	$50,000.00	0
financialmanagement.com	$50,000.00	0
snare.com	$50,000.00	0
taxpreparers.com	$25,000.00	0
golfgloves.net	$10,000.00	0
guitarstrap.com	$10,000.00	0
herbalpills.com	$10,000.00	0
interlink.com	$10,000.00	0
motorcycles.net	$10,000.00	0
fliphomes.com	$5,000.00	0
betas.com	$2,500.00	0
coffeeshop.net	$2,500.00	0
golfcart.net	$2,500.00	0
ticketoffices.com	$2,500.00	0
autism.me	$1,000.00	0
baroquepearls.com	$1,000.00	0
cloudmusicstorage.com	$1,000.00	0
corporateattorney.co.uk	$1,000.00	0
onlinestorefronts.com	$1,000.00	0
realityshows.tv	$1,000.00	0
ridinggloves.com	$1,000.00	0
vipz.com	$1,000.00	0
marketingflyer.com	$500.00	0
cyberdiscounts.com	$300.00	0
intinction.com	$300.00	0
mlvm.com	$300.00	0
pranks.tv	$300.00	0
answer.com	-	-

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A web address for great ideas. What a great idea.

.CO is for creators. For the people and businesses who make the world turn.
From products and stories to brands and beliefs, .CO is the web address that makes “making your idea a reality” a reality.

Find your .CO today

“Afternic’s Domain Listing Service was the clear choice for us when it came to looking for the best platform to list our domain names,” said Bob Hurtte, CEO of iREIT. “We wanted the domains to have the broadest exposure to the largest number of potential buyers, and there is no question that Afternic is leading the market in placing the inventory of aftermarket domain names in front of potential buyers all over the world.”

“With the quality of the iREIT names and the breadth of our distribution network, we are confident that Afternic’s platform can deliver outstanding results for iREIT,” said Jason Miner, Senior Vice President of NameMedia and General Manager of Afternic. “More and more domain sellers are recognizing that our partner network aggregates potential buyer demand better than any other platform.”

For inquiries on individual domains from the iREIT portfolio, or to see the full list, please contact Patrick Calvoni at 781-839-2856 or pcalvoni@afternic.com.

[via Press Release]

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Apparently he changed his mind.

So far ICANN has not made an announcement as to who is going to take his place and according to a post on Internetnews.me, apparently the staff in Brussels has not been informed about any changes.

In the original press release, the outgoing ICANN president, Rod Beckstrom, who the had not yet announced his departure was quoted as follows: “This new position is vital for the global expansion and deepening of ICANN,” said Rod Beckstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer. “And we were lucky to find Thomas Spiller, who has a solid track record of performance and a good understanding of the complex issues affecting our community.”

ICANN has since emailed an update that Spiller will not be joining their European office any more.

[Hat tip to Stephane von Gelder, Michele Neylon]

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