UPDATE: Israel.com was not sold.. please read updated post
The domain name israel.com sold for 5.88 million USD on May 29, 2008. The bidding price started at 5.55 million USD and lasted for a couple of days before closing at the above mentioned price. The domain auction was held by Moniker Online Services LLC which is a leading provider of domain name registration, management, and monetization services for individuals and businesses and is located in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Joel Friedman was identified as the owner of the domain name israel.com, but the identity of the domain purchaser is unknown. The site currently has tourist and history links dedicated to the state of Israel. Mr. Friedman purchased israel.com in 1994 and did not expect to receive a significant amount of money for it. He decided to place the domain for sale as a gesture of celebration in honor of Israel’s 60th birthday.
June 1, 2008 at 10:29 pm |
[...] The rest is here: Domain name israel.com sold for 5.88 million USD [...]
June 3, 2008 at 5:00 am |
[...] purchased israel.com in 1994 and did not expect to receive a significant amount of money for it.http://onlineobserver.wordpress.com