Comments on: Travelzoo Buys Fly.com Domain For A Lofty $1.8 Million http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:55:32 -0800 hourly 1 By: Mystery Buyer Coughs Up $1.5 Million For Russia.com | Stoth http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-2/#comment-3120318 Mystery Buyer Coughs Up $1.5 Million For Russia.com | Stoth Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:12:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-3120318 [...] sale of Candy.com for $3 million, Toys-R-Us’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...] [...] sale of Candy.com for $3 million, Toys-R-Us’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...]

]]> By: Insure.com Sells For $16 Million | Tech stuff center http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-3030070 Insure.com Sells For $16 Million | Tech stuff center Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:43:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-3030070 [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...] [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...]

]]> By: Insure.com Sells For $16 Million | ScooperNews.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-3029008 Insure.com Sells For $16 Million | ScooperNews.com Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:48:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-3029008 [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...] [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...]

]]> By: Insure.com Sells For $16 Million http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-3028919 Insure.com Sells For $16 Million Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:10:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-3028919 [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 million. CrunchBase Information [...] [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 million. CrunchBase Information [...]

]]> By: Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million | Techdare http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2959448 Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million | Techdare Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:14:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2959448 [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...] [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...]

]]> By: Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million | Spin Valley Post http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2958963 Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million | Spin Valley Post Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:31:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2958963 [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...] [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...]

]]> By: Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million | eMediaOne http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2958956 Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million | eMediaOne Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:29:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2958956 [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...] [...] the sale of Candy.com for $3 million, ToysRUs’ acquisition of Toys.com for $5.1 million, the sale of Fly.com to Travelzoo for $1.8 million, and the sale of Ad.com for $1.4 [...]

]]> By: منتديات http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2957180 منتديات Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:59:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2957180 Language generic domains appear to be the fastest growing investments in history. Who knew? …………….the “cybersleuths” knew. Language generic domains appear to be the fastest growing investments in history. Who knew? …………….the “cybersleuths” knew.

]]> By: مركز تحميل http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2957172 مركز تحميل Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:56:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2957172 Interesting also that Sedo.com brokered that one again, they seem to sell quite a few of those high-profile there days… Interesting also that Sedo.com brokered that one again, they seem to sell quite a few of those high-profile there days…

]]> By: Are You Rich Enough To Buy Wealth.com? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2794024 Are You Rich Enough To Buy Wealth.com? Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:09:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2794024 [...] name sales we’ve written about include Toys.com ($5.1 million), YP.com ($3.85 million), Fly.com ($1.8 million) and Vibrators.com ($1 million). CrunchBase Information Sedo Information [...] [...] name sales we’ve written about include Toys.com ($5.1 million), YP.com ($3.85 million), Fly.com ($1.8 million) and Vibrators.com ($1 million). CrunchBase Information Sedo Information [...]

]]> By: Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million by Mahesh Mohan http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2726032 Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million by Mahesh Mohan Fri, 01 May 2009 14:25:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2726032 [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...] [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...]

]]> By: Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million | The Good NET Guide http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2724916 Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million | The Good NET Guide Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:05:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2724916 [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...] [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...]

]]> By: Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million | Reviews Manual http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2724863 Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million | Reviews Manual Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:41:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2724863 [...] for delectable field obloquy so Turakhia haw be healthy to fling Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 meg in January. Vibrators.com was oversubscribed for $1 million a backwards in Nov and [...] [...] for delectable field obloquy so Turakhia haw be healthy to fling Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 meg in January. Vibrators.com was oversubscribed for $1 million a backwards in Nov and [...]

]]> By: The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2724747 The Far Edge » Blog Archive » Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:34:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2724747 [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...] [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...]

]]> By: Techeroid » Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2724681 Techeroid » Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:01:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2724681 [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...] [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...]

]]> By: Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million | http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2724672 Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million | Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:59:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2724672 [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...] [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...]

]]> By: Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million | Stoth http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2724653 Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million | Stoth Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:50:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2724653 [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...] [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...]

]]> By: Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million | CHARGED's Digital Lifestyle at Work or Play http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2724589 Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million | CHARGED's Digital Lifestyle at Work or Play Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:15:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2724589 [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...] [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...]

]]> By: Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2724550 Ad.com Sells For $1.4 Million Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:57:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2724550 [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...] [...] big bucks for desirable domain names so Turakhia may be able to flip Ad.com for a profit. Travelzoo bought Fly.com for $1.8 million in January. Vibrators.com was sold for $1 million a back in November and [...]

]]> By: Chandler http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2675399 Chandler Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:05:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2675399 agreed freefreebiefinder.com agreed

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]]> By: Travelzoo’s Fly.com Launches Yet Another Travel Search Aggregator http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2626382 Travelzoo’s Fly.com Launches Yet Another Travel Search Aggregator Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:55:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2626382 [...] created buzz around its $1.8 million purchase of the domain “Fly.com” in January. Undoubtedly, Fly.com is a highly desirable domain [...] [...] created buzz around its $1.8 million purchase of the domain “Fly.com” in January. Undoubtedly, Fly.com is a highly desirable domain [...]

]]> By: The Parent Company Auctions Off Assets, Sells Toys.com Domain For $1.25 Million http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2617926 The Parent Company Auctions Off Assets, Sells Toys.com Domain For $1.25 Million Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:38:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2617926 [...] YP.com (picked up by Yellow Pages for $3.85 million) Fly.com (bought by Travelzoo for $1.8 million), Vibrators.com ($1 million), here’s another high-profile domain name that was just acquired [...] [...] YP.com (picked up by Yellow Pages for $3.85 million) Fly.com (bought by Travelzoo for $1.8 million), Vibrators.com ($1 million), here’s another high-profile domain name that was just acquired [...]

]]> By: Vitaly http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2617890 Vitaly Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:33:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2617890 Sounds the right price - 3-character dictionary dot com domain with loads of type-in traffic and endless SERP positioning possibilities. Sounds the right price – 3-character dictionary dot com domain with loads of type-in traffic and endless SERP positioning possibilities.

]]> By: Toys.com domaini 1,25 Milyon Dolara satışta « Bay Bedava - Netten Başlıklar http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2617861 Toys.com domaini 1,25 Milyon Dolara satışta « Bay Bedava - Netten Başlıklar Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:48:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2617861 [...] YP.com ‘un 3.85 milyon dolara satılması , Fly.com ‘un 1.8 milyon dolara satılması ve Vibrators.com ‘un 1 milyon dolara satılmasının ardından “Faculty [...] [...] YP.com ‘un 3.85 milyon dolara satılması , Fly.com ‘un 1.8 milyon dolara satılması ve Vibrators.com ‘un 1 milyon dolara satılmasının ardından “Faculty [...]

]]> By: SinglePill.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/30/travelzoo-buys-flycom-for-a-lofty-18-million/comment-page-1/#comment-2613839 SinglePill.com Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:15:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=40411#comment-2613839 The domain gets around 4k uniques a month in type-in traffic. That's worth about $10k a month based on standard PPC rates for that vertical. I think for $2M they could have picked up something that would have a better SEO upside. The search term "Fly to" and then an associated city (example "Fly to Miami") get very few daily searches. They paid a premium for the branding potential. Part of the problem is that they purchased it from an end user who had owned it since at least 2001. This wasn't owned by a "domainer", had it been they would have paid less. Especially in this economy. The domain gets around 4k uniques a month in type-in traffic. That’s worth about $10k a month based on standard PPC rates for that vertical.
I think for $2M they could have picked up something that would have a better SEO upside. The search term “Fly to” and then an associated city (example “Fly to Miami”) get very few daily searches. They paid a premium for the branding potential. Part of the problem is that they purchased it from an end user who had owned it since at least 2001. This wasn’t owned by a “domainer”, had it been they would have paid less. Especially in this economy.

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