It’s also another website that was purchased by the marketing firm, QuinnStreet, Inc. Domain sales took a hit after the 2008 hit. When this domain sold in 2009 for $16 million, it was a clear indicator that domains were regaining value and were becoming a profitable investment again. Insure.com was sold for ten times more than it originally was bought for back in 2001.

7. Fund.com — ￡9.99 Million

This domain is the home to Fund.com, Inc, which is a financial services information publishing company. It also serves as a fund platform and includes information regarding stocks, mutual funds, investments and more. Headquartered in the Adidas Zx 700 Mens US, this site sold in 2008 for ￡9Nike Air Max Jewell Mens.99 million. Clek Media brokered the deal and it is reported as an all-cash transaction. At the time, it was considered the highest deal for a domain. It experienced a significant decline in 2011 with issues surrounding ownership, a Ponzi scheme and other legal matters.

8. Sex.com – $13 Million

Sex.com is a hub for adult content. It was purchased for $13 million back in 2006 and was considered the highest paying domain at that time. It was purchased by Gary Kremen, a famed entrepreneur. He’s also known for his popular site, Match.com. Oddly enough, Network Solutions transferred the domain over to Stephen Cohen after Cohen illegally misrepresented Kremen. He turned it into a website that was rich with advertisements. With over 25 million hits each day, he was able to make between $50,000 and $500,000 Nike Air Max LTD Homme each month. Kremen took Cohen to Adidas Superstar Femme Blanche court and eventually won. Cohen was Nike Air Max 90 Femme Bleu ordered to pay $25 million to Kremen. The state of California also awarded Cohen an additional $40 million for any lost earnings. Cohen ended up with a payout of $65 million.