The Top 10 Most Expensive Domain Names

January 03, 2011 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Albania Domain, Diamonds, Diamonds Al

How much is the word “toys” worth on the Internet? Hundreds? Thousands? Try millions of dollars.

In a close bidding war, Toys ‘R’ Us last week bought the domain name Toys.com at auction for $5.1 million, placing it among the top 10 most expensive domain names on record. And industry watchers say that it was probably a bargain.

“Had it not been such a recession, I think it probably would have gone for a little bit more than that,” Ron Jackson, editor and publisher of the Domain Name Journal, told ABCNews.com. In better economic times, he said it might have sold in the $7 to $8 million range.

The reason a generic word like “toys” has such value, he said, is because it’s a massive key word. Hundreds of thousands, maybe millions of people type that word into search engines every day, generating an incredible flow of traffic to Toys.com. “It’s like having a store in the middle of Times Square,” Jackson said. “The name is really almost priceless.”

Jackson’s industry magazine has tracked domain name sales since 2003. Because transactions can take place privately and publicly, he said, it’s difficult to record all sales. His magazine only records transactions that were pure cash sales. Others in the industry have speculated that Sex.com sold for $12.5 million, Business.com sold for $7.5 million, and Wine.com sold for $3 million. But as they were not pure cash sales, Jackson doesn’t include them in his records.

Toys.com has not yet been added to his journal’s records, but Jackson expects to add it once the name has been officially transferred to Toys ‘R’ Us. According to the Domain Name Journal’s records, below is a list of the top 10 most expensive domain names.

1. Fund.com, $9.99 million
2. Porn.com, $9.5 million
3. Diamonds.com, $7.5 million
4. Toys.com, $5.1 million
5. Vodka.com, $3 million
6. CreditCards.com, $2.75 million
7. Computers.com, $2.1 million
8. Seniors.com, $1.8 million
9. DataRecovery.com, $1.66 million
10. Cameras.com, $1.5 million

The Top 10 Most Expensive Domain Names

ABC News, March 5, 2009

How much is the word “toys” worth on the Internet? Hundreds? Thousands? Try millions of dollars.

In a close bidding war, Toys ‘R’ Us last week bought the domain name Toys.com at auction for $5.1 million, placing it among the top 10 most expensive domain names on record. And industry watchers say that it was probably a bargain.

“Had it not been such a recession, I think it probably would have gone for a little bit more than that,” Ron Jackson, editor and publisher of the Domain Name Journal, told ABCNews.com. In better economic times, he said it might have sold in the $7 to $8 million range.

The reason a generic word like “toys” has such value, he said, is because it’s a massive key word. Hundreds of thousands, maybe millions of people type that word into search engines every day, generating an incredible flow of traffic to Toys.com. “It’s like having a store in the middle of Times Square,” Jackson said. “The name is really almost priceless.”

Jackson’s industry magazine has tracked domain name sales since 2003. Because transactions can take place privately and publicly, he said, it’s difficult to record all sales. His magazine only records transactions that were pure cash sales. Others in the industry have speculated that Sex.com sold for $12.5 million, Business.com sold for $7.5 million, and Wine.com sold for $3 million. But as they were not pure cash sales, Jackson doesn’t include them in his records.

Toys.com has not yet been added to his journal’s records, but Jackson expects to add it once the name has been officially transferred to Toys ‘R’ Us. According to the Domain Name Journal’s records, below is a list of the top 10 most expensive domain names.

  1. Fund.com, $9.99 million
  2. Porn.com, $9.5 million
  3. Diamonds.com, $7.5 million
  4. Toys.com, $5.1 million
  5. Vodka.com, $3 million
  6. CreditCards.com, $2.75 million
  7. Computers.com, $2.1 million
  8. Seniors.com, $1.8 million
  9. DataRecovery.com, $1.66 million
  10. Cameras.com, $1.5 million
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How to register domain .al

December 23, 2010 :: Posted by - nikolin :: Category - Albania Domain, Diamonds Al, Diamonds Companies

www.diamonds.al will help to register .al domain

Under the Regulation, until the publication of a determination by the Responsible Authority, the right to register a domain name in the area. “al” and sub domain sites. com.al. org.al and. net . al “, have only public and private legal entities and natural persons with residence of business in the Republic of Albania registered as such under the legislation in force for this purpose.

Each entity (juridical person public / private natural or commercial) that ceases to exist as such and ç’rregjistrohet from the Commercial Register, at the same time loses the right to renew a domain name registered in his name.

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The iPhone 4 Diamond Spider, for the Nigerian Prince in your life

December 23, 2010 :: Posted by - nikolin :: Category - Diamonds Al

Luxury phones, eh? There’s something peculiar about the idea that glueing bits of shiny mineral to a phone increases its worth by 25x.

I mean, I know that diamonds are rare, and I know that they are representative of your social status, but I just can’t comprehend the value in shelling out £15,000 for a device that otherwise costs £599.

Ok, so they throw in a cool phone number (they give the example of 07XXX 111111), and also a 24hr global concierge service, and hey, you can even snag one in white…

…but don’t you already have a phone number? Or some other concierge service (or a PA willing to go the extra mile)? And the white iPhone will be here soonish, too, so, do you really like shiny things that much?

You do? Oh.

But £15,000 is still £15,000.

What!? You earn how much every day?

Never mind then.

The phone is available in the UK, Monaco, United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria through Alexander Amosu.

For those of you that don’t earn enough to purchase this on a whim, you should check the promo video below to be sure of what you’re getting.

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ZOARA

December 15, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Albania Domain, Diamonds, Diamonds Al

Zoara Jewelers

Before you buy diamonds and jewelry from Zoara Jewelers it is a good idea to read this write up and find out who and what Zoara Jewelers actually are.

Zoara, Inc. Trading as Zoara Jewelers and online as http://www.zoara.com, were founded in 2008 and have a spacious showroom located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Hand picked jewelry items and loose diamonds from their online collection are displayed in the showroom. One can also take a peek into the back rooms and see jewelers hard at work.

Zoara has an accumulation of over 50 years of combined professional expertise in the diamond and jewelry industries and understand the diamond industry inside and out, from the mine to the manufacturer to the trading floor to the retailer. Zoara has been offering high-end jewelry and diamonds to the public in retail stores throughout the United States for many years.

Their website http://www.zoara.com was founded in 2008, and is an extension of their combined Diamond Jewelry, Gemstone Jewelry and retail experience to reach the public market in the form of a sophisticated online retail marketplace.

Zoara’s founders and management have been active affiliates of the world’s leading professional diamond and jewelry communities for decades. Today, they continue to serve as members of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT), and the Manufacturing Jewelers Suppliers of America ( MJSA). With operations in the United States, Belgium, Israel, Brazil, and India, the pioneers of Zoara maintain an active involvement in the various sectors of the diamond and jewelry industries around the world.

Buying Diamonds with Zoara Jewelers

Their showroom staff are happy to assist with your pre-set diamond and gemstone jewelry selection, or you can arrange a consultation with one of their jewelers if you would like to create a hand-crafted custom piece. You will need to contact them to arrange an appointment of course.

Zoara Jewelery Products

http://www.zoara.com carries a an extensive range of products including the following:

DIAMONDS
Diamond Rings
Design Your Own Ring
Pre-Set Engagement Rings
Eternity Rings
Solitaire Rings
Side Stone Rings
Anniversary Rings
Diamond Fashion Rings
Diamond Jewelry
Loose Diamonds
Diamond Earrings
Diamond Necklaces
Diamond Pendants
Diamond Bracelets

JEWELRY
Rings
Bracelets
Earrings
Necklaces
Pendants
Men’s Jewelry
Men’s Rings
Men’s Bracelets
Men’s Earrings
Men’s Necklaces & Pendants
Pre-Set Engagement Rings
Wedding Bands
Women’s Wedding Bands
Men’s Wedding Bands
Wedding Sets

GOLD & SILVER
Gold Rings
Gold Earrings
Gold Necklaces
Gold Bracelets
Gold Pendants
Silver Rings
Silver Earrings
Silver Necklaces
Silver Bracelets
Silver Pendants

PEARLS & GEMS

Pearl Bracelets
Pearl Earrings
Pearl Necklaces
Pearl Pendants
Pearl Rings
As well as a comprehensive range of gemstone jewelery.

Zoara Customer Service
Zoara carries a team of six highly trained Certified Gemologists, diamond specialists and jewelry experts just a phone-call, e-mail, or live-chat away. All available on the website. operating hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm EST).

Zoara and Diamond Grading Reports
Every loose diamond supplied by Zoara carries with it a Diamond grading Report from either GIA, AGS or IGI certified. Upon delivery the diamond is be accompanied by a unique Diamond Grading Report. Zoara recommends you photocopy your report for your records, and, most importantly, safeguard the original copy. Note that you will need the original Diamond Grading Report provided to you for any returns.

Where Can I Get My Diamond Appraised?
Zoara recommends that all their customers have their diamond or diamond jewelry appraised after they have made their purchase. They offer a team of Zoara Customer Support representatives to assist with the appraisal process also. Zoara also offer a complementary appraisal with the purchase of any loose diamond or diamond jewelry piece exceeding $1,500 in value. Upon completion of the order an appraisal report conducted by their team of in-house Certified Gemologist Appraisers is forwarded to the client.

Zoara Payment Options

Zoara have a number of payment options. These include credit card such as American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Diners Club.
One can also use a gift certificate by entering the gift certificate promotional code in the box provided on site in the secure shopping checkout on the http://www.zoara.com website.

One can also use PayPal, Google checkout, bank wires, personal and certified checks as well as money orders.

A useful payment method if the purchase is particularly large is being able to pay using multiple credit cards. For this you need to ring up and talk to a Zoara representative on the phone at www.zoara.com.

You can finance your order using a bank wire and get a 5 percent discount that way also on the final checkout price of any loose diamonds or Design Your Own Ring items and a 2% discount on the final checkout price of any other jewelry item. Zoara require Bank Wire payments for any items above $25,000.00 to ensure a secure payment transaction.

International orders to countries other than the United States, Canada and the European Union are payable by Bank Wire only.
3 Month Financing No Interest is available on orders between 500 and 10 thousand dollars and with credit card only. There are other conditions too. Check out the website.

6 Month Financing with Interest is also available. Check the conditions on site including the interest rate.
These are for US clients only.

Zoara Warranty
Zoara guarantees that all their products are of the highest quality. They state online that every piece of merchandise that leaves their premises has been scrupulously inspected and authenticated by their Quality Control Team before delivery. They emphasis the thoroughness of their product inspections and the method of product handling.

They state on site:
“If you are in any way dissatisfied with your purchase because of a suspected structural flaw, we will be glad to inspect your item at our Zoara laboratories, where our Quality Control Team will examine the piece. If our experts discover an inherent structural defect, we will happily replace or refund your purchase at no cost. “

Zoara Returns Policy
Which brings me to the returns policy.
Zoara states that if for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, they will be happy to refund or exchange the item within 30 days of its shipment. The 30 day return period begins on the day your order arrives at your FedEx destination. Return shipments must be postmarked by the 30th day.

Zoara Shipping and Insurance
Zoara offers free shipping on all orders delivered within the continental United States and Canada.
In-stock, pre-set items are shipped within 2-7 business days, depending on the clients preferred shipping method. If the client completes their order after the day’s cut-off time, on a Saturday or Sunday, or on a holiday, the order is shipped on the next business day.

Estimated shipping dates of any custom orders processed using our “Design Your Own” service will be calculated after completing the clients design.
Zoara does not ship to a Post Office Box. Also all orders shipped to an APO/FPO address are sent exclusively via the USPS. A 4% sales tax applies to all orders shipped to South Dakota.

Shipping Options
Zoara offers Free FedEx Shipping (FedEx) and all orders are shipped by one of the following methods:
FedEx 2Day® : Orders under $750. Order ships in 2 business days (M-F)
FedEx Priority Overnight®: Orders greater than $750. Order typically ships in 1 business day (M-F). These orders include all loose diamonds and Design Your Own Rings.

Last word on Zoara Jewelers
Regarding Conflict or blood diamonds. Zoara state they exclusively purchase diamonds through the most reputable suppliers, who strictly enforce the requirements of the Kimberly Process, and offer proof that all of their diamonds are procured by legal means. All diamonds sold on Zoara are guaranteed to be conflict-free by their suppliers.

Zoara state they endorse legitimacy and humanitarian practices in the diamond trade and is committed to eradicating conflict diamonds from the international market.

Provided you read and understand the terms and conditions of sale, as with any jewelers Zoara Jewelers will accommodate any reasonable request. They are interested in retaining the clients business and, it seems, will do all they can to keep it.

If you have bought any diamonds, diamond jewelry or other products from http://www.zoara.com please feel free to leave your feedback on the quality of service and products including any Zoara online complaints and special attention or service given by Zoara.

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