Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00

Curt Dillion · 07-08-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidTheMavin

No one bought that piece of junk domain. What a joke.

I read it a little differently than that.

"MICHAEL JACKSON PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE com Domain Name
MichaelJacksonPublicMemorialService.Com Amazing MJ Item number: 260442297692

Buyer or seller of this item? Sign in for your status

This item has ended with Buy it Now."

The other thing I've been thinking about as I was reading this thread is what about the long term money making opportunities spawned by the death of Elvis Presley? It seems to me that Michael Jackson would be at least a close second.

DavidTheMavin · 07-08-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curt Dillion

I read it a little differently than that.

"MICHAEL JACKSON PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE com Domain Name
MichaelJacksonPublicMemorialService.Com Amazing MJ Item number: 260442297692

Buyer or seller of this item? Sign in for your status

This item has ended with Buy it Now."

The other thing I've been thinking about as I was reading this thread is what about the long term money making opportunities spawned by the death of Elvis Presley? It seems to me that Michael Jackson would be at least a close second.

Absolutely, I actually blogged about this exact topic last night if your interested. I've done it in the past but felt bad about it: Profiting Off Another’s Death… Moral or Not? | DaveTheTruth - Where the truth be told!

Kevin Koop · 07-08-2009, 05:07 PM

As far as I can tell, eBay yanked the auction before it completed... not surprised!

While I'm not sure what happened, it wouldn't surprise me if they got a call from one of the Jacksons' lawyers and poof... it no longer exists.

melanied · 07-08-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by actionplanbiz

i think the Beatles are having a bid war....

Turnabout's fair play, after all

07-08-2009, 06:23 PM

Michael Jackson was worth many billions worldwide.

He's a walking religion.

Artists' work always generate MORE money AFTER death.

Publishers & Stores are STILL selling elvis and beatles records.

21 million is a drop in the bucket for what that domain could be used for.

Get your head away from the dollar amount (its just numbers on a page) and think about what you can do with that name.

So long as one has the legal rights to use the name in a business transaction (such as a reseller), then its a shoe-in.

Sheryl Polomka · 07-08-2009, 06:25 PM

MICHAEL JACKSON PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE com Domain Name - eBay (item 260442297692 end time Jul-06-09 23:04:41 PDT)

It sold - this is it. Ended with buy it now.

The auction ended and was relisted and sold

http://completed.shop.ebay.com/merch...Q2em283?_rdc=1

Take a look at her completed listings

Although I couldn't imagine why anyone would pay $21,000,000 for a domain - especially if it is possibly Trademarked

AmyBrown · 07-08-2009, 06:38 PM

That indicates the auction ended with "Sold". Is there proof that it was a valid transaction? I was under the impression that it was not unheard of for people to "buy" eBay auctions to take them off the market. People have bought stranger things but 21M for that domain name doesn't make sense to me.

Sheryl Polomka · 07-08-2009, 06:52 PM

You're right it doesn't make sense, that's an awful lot of money. True it only shows that it was sold, there is no way to know if the seller actually received payment for it. That's a CRAZY amount of money to pay.

DavidTheMavin · 07-08-2009, 07:04 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if the person selling that horrible domain bought it from themselves with another account, forgetting that you'll have to pay crazy ebay fees on that "sale" haha

DavidTheMavin · 07-08-2009, 07:10 PM

Trust me, I brokered REAL premium domains for years and this one is worth nothing and is a farce, just watch these end with no bids if you want some comparisons:
MICHEAL JACKSON PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE COM DOMAIN NAME - eBay (item 170355140786 end time Jul-10-09 20:37:33 PDT)

MICHAEL JACKSON PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE DOMAIN NAME - eBay (item 140331701979 end time Jul-13-09 17:49:11 PDT)

Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service.com domain name - eBay (item 230355325050 end time Jul-15-09 07:04:08 PDT)

GJC · 07-09-2009, 08:00 AM

Good Morning,

I noticed this discussion and wanted to join in. I am actually the one with this domain name. feel free to ask any questions you would like. I am confident I know what the first question will be, and the answer is yes.

G-Jc

Sheryl Polomka · 07-09-2009, 08:05 AM

Yes you sold the domain? Have you received payment for it?

GJC · 07-09-2009, 08:10 AM

Twice actually, the first timne for 22M (best offer) and the second as was posted here for 21M

Lou Diamond · 07-09-2009, 08:15 AM

Hello,
now I think I have seen it all,
this is the dumbest thread on the warrior forum.

dynameek · 07-09-2009, 08:23 AM

Amazing what extent some people are willing to go to make money isn't it? I bet this guy's not the first and won't be the last for sure...

GJC · 07-09-2009, 08:24 AM

Hi Lou,
I saw people posting here regarding it, and I thought I would sign up to answer any questions about it. (There are many forums discussing it) and I thought the question posed here was an interesting one.

GJC · 07-09-2009, 08:26 AM

Here is one quote I recieved from someone regarding it:
"Hi! I think you could do a great thing with this, this has a chance to turn into something positive that will allow people to remember MJ in their own way for all time! The people that sell t-shirts, posters, keychains you name it, there isnt anything positive that will ever come of that other then lining their pockets, I already added the name to my favorites!"

GJC · 07-09-2009, 08:27 AM

People seem to be stuck on the 21 million dollar price and over look the best offer feature , but many do not understand that price was just to enhance the search results

Murali · 07-09-2009, 08:29 AM

this sort of thing happens all the time

GJC · 07-09-2009, 08:35 AM

Here is one more quote that we thought was very nice as well:

"I wasnt able to get tickets to the event, and I love Michael! I see this as turning into a giant worldwide tribute that everyone can sign and view like the MJ sign they had out front but for all of us. Thank you so much and good luck!"

Sheryl Polomka · 07-09-2009, 08:35 AM

GJC - have you received payment for the domain? It's not really sold until you've got the cash - so just wondering if you have received the money or if it is possible someone clicked that buyitnow button with no intention of paying.

Second question for you - aren't you concerned that this domain name may be in violation of the Trademarked name of Michael Jackson?

Lou Diamond · 07-09-2009, 08:39 AM

Hello,
this is so fake that it is not even funny anymore.

GJC · 07-09-2009, 08:39 AM

Hi Sheryl,

The trademark thing was an interesting one that we never even realized, after a call to a TM attorney they said (could be right or could be wrong) that this was a public event and since it was billed as a public event for the world to view it didnt fall within the typical trademark category. Ah the money I hate discussing it but to answer your question we are not sure yet but we have been in communication with the company

GJC · 07-09-2009, 08:40 AM

What is fake? if you are saying it isnt really us, id be happy to prove it

GJC · 07-09-2009, 08:51 AM

I have to run now, but will log on later.

GJC

DavidTheMavin · 07-10-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJC

What is fake? if you are saying it isnt really us, id be happy to prove it

I'd love to see some proof. You're saying that the highest sale of a domain EVER went for that POS?

Look, if they spent $21M on the domain you'd think they wouldn't park it on Godaddy lol michaeljacksonpublicmemorialservice.com

I mean seriously, look at what other real premium domains have sold for:
Business.com $7.5M
Toys.com $5.1M
Sex.com $11M (I think, can't remember exactly)
Porn.com $9M
Dollars.com $381k
Top.com $500k
BoyIamreallystupidforbuyingsuchasuperlongassdomain atallbecauseitsworthnothing.com $100M

JaySabree · 07-10-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanm88

Just let MJ rest in peace.

I second that! All this marketing around the man's death is
distasteful. Let his family, friends and fans morn his loss
with some form of dignity.

DavidTheMavin · 07-10-2009, 03:59 PM

I guess we have a new record folks!!!!!!!!!!

The ten most expensive domain names ever : Christopher Null : Yahoo! Tech

DavidTheMavin · 07-10-2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaySabree

I second that! All this marketing around the man's death is
distasteful. Let his family, friends and fans morn his loss
with some form of dignity.

Well it's funny because I started a meaningful thread about marketing / profiting on someone's death and it got deleted by someone.

Bill G · 07-10-2009, 04:04 PM

Uhh. Selling for and asking price are 2 different things.

WFChris1 · 07-10-2009, 04:06 PM

When I clicked it, it says it was removed. Thats crazy how evryone is trying to make money off micheal jackson in such disrespectful ways

JaySabree · 07-10-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidTheMavin

Well it's funny because I started a meaningful thread about marketing / profiting on someone's death and it got deleted by someone.

That man experienced enough significant peeks and
demoralizing valleys in his life. It's a sad story which
doesn't need anymore soulless marketers to add
salt to that open wound.

homebasedmom · 07-10-2009, 08:01 PM

It was already removed? Or it is just me?

*Cafo* · 07-10-2009, 08:17 PM

Wow that is crazy.

TheDebtEliminator · 07-10-2009, 09:55 PM

Does the $21,000,000 get you Neverland included?

If So, please put in a bid for me

Sully Chaudry · 07-10-2009, 10:02 PM

No way is it real, but I guess Michael Jackson has taken over the internet since a week ago. (182 million search results)

For some perspective...that's 100 million more results than Barack Obama. Yes, MJ is now bigger than Obama.

primeelite · 07-10-2009, 10:05 PM

If anyone purchased the domains for over 6 figures they are crazy. Michael Jackson of course has a trademark on his name so if you are using it to profit from his name then it is in violation of the international copyrights and trademark law which means you will be shut down. I don't see any real angle other then a fan-site which won't make you your money back anytime soon.

BradCarroll · 07-10-2009, 10:08 PM

I would imagine the $21 million BIN is just to get attention for a draaaaaaasticly lower selling price.

Then again, that would make a little bit of sense. Who knows what the real story is.

07-08-2009, 05:07 PM	#53
Kevin Koop Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 72 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Social Networking	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 As far as I can tell, eBay yanked the auction before it completed... not surprised! While I'm not sure what happened, it wouldn't surprise me if they got a call from one of the Jacksons' lawyers and poof... it no longer exists.

07-08-2009, 06:23 PM	#55
Nicketas Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 Michael Jackson was worth many billions worldwide. He's a walking religion. Artists' work always generate MORE money AFTER death. Publishers & Stores are STILL selling elvis and beatles records. 21 million is a drop in the bucket for what that domain could be used for. Get your head away from the dollar amount (its just numbers on a page) and think about what you can do with that name. So long as one has the legal rights to use the name in a business transaction (such as a reseller), then its a shoe-in.
Nicketas Guest Posts: n/a

07-08-2009, 06:25 PM	#56
Sheryl Polomka Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: , , Australia. Posts: 2,084 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 123 Thanked 77 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 MICHAEL JACKSON PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE com Domain Name - eBay (item 260442297692 end time Jul-06-09 23:04:41 PDT) It sold - this is it. Ended with buy it now. The auction ended and was relisted and sold http://completed.shop.ebay.com/merch...Q2em283?_rdc=1 Take a look at her completed listings Although I couldn't imagine why anyone would pay $21,000,000 for a domain - especially if it is possibly Trademarked
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AmyBrown HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Left Coast, USA Posts: 254 Thanks: 126 Thanked 79 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 That indicates the auction ended with "Sold". Is there proof that it was a valid transaction? I was under the impression that it was not unheard of for people to "buy" eBay auctions to take them off the market. People have bought stranger things but 21M for that domain name doesn't make sense to me.

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Sheryl Polomka Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: , , Australia. Posts: 2,084 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 123 Thanked 77 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 You're right it doesn't make sense, that's an awful lot of money. True it only shows that it was sold, there is no way to know if the seller actually received payment for it. That's a CRAZY amount of money to pay.
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DavidTheMavin Reality on TILT ;-) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 361 Thanks: 21 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 I wouldn't be surprised if the person selling that horrible domain bought it from themselves with another account, forgetting that you'll have to pay crazy ebay fees on that "sale" haha
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07-09-2009, 08:00 AM	#61
GJC Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 Good Morning, I noticed this discussion and wanted to join in. I am actually the one with this domain name. feel free to ask any questions you would like. I am confident I know what the first question will be, and the answer is yes. G-Jc

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07-09-2009, 08:10 AM	#63
GJC Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 Twice actually, the first timne for 22M (best offer) and the second as was posted here for 21M

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07-09-2009, 08:24 AM	#66
GJC Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 Hi Lou, I saw people posting here regarding it, and I thought I would sign up to answer any questions about it. (There are many forums discussing it) and I thought the question posed here was an interesting one.

07-09-2009, 08:26 AM	#67
GJC Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 Here is one quote I recieved from someone regarding it: "Hi! I think you could do a great thing with this, this has a chance to turn into something positive that will allow people to remember MJ in their own way for all time! The people that sell t-shirts, posters, keychains you name it, there isnt anything positive that will ever come of that other then lining their pockets, I already added the name to my favorites!"

07-09-2009, 08:27 AM	#68
GJC Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 People seem to be stuck on the 21 million dollar price and over look the best offer feature , but many do not understand that price was just to enhance the search results

07-09-2009, 08:29 AM	#69
Murali Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 63 Thanks: 11 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 this sort of thing happens all the time

07-09-2009, 08:35 AM	#70
GJC Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 Here is one more quote that we thought was very nice as well: "I wasnt able to get tickets to the event, and I love Michael! I see this as turning into a giant worldwide tribute that everyone can sign and view like the MJ sign they had out front but for all of us. Thank you so much and good luck!"

07-09-2009, 08:39 AM	#72
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07-09-2009, 08:40 AM	#74
GJC Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 What is fake? if you are saying it isnt really us, id be happy to prove it

07-09-2009, 08:51 AM	#75
GJC Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 I have to run now, but will log on later. GJC

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Bill G Mr. Bill Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The U.S. of Bailouts Posts: 53 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 Uhh. Selling for and asking price are 2 different things.
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07-10-2009, 04:06 PM	#81
WFChris1 Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 31 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 When I clicked it, it says it was removed. Thats crazy how evryone is trying to make money off micheal jackson in such disrespectful ways

07-10-2009, 08:01 PM	#83
homebasedmom Don't stop believing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 101 Thanks: 35 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Contact Info	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 It was already removed? Or it is just me?

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07-10-2009, 10:02 PM	#86
Sully Chaudry Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central, Illinois , USA. Posts: 756 Thanks: 53 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Michael Jackson Domain Going for $21,000,000.00 No way is it real, but I guess Michael Jackson has taken over the internet since a week ago. (182 million search results) For some perspective...that's 100 million more results than Barack Obama. Yes, MJ is now bigger than Obama.

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