At an auction of internet domain names on Friday, “Wallstreet.com” is expected to fetch at least $10m, reports the FT.

“Last time the domain came on the market, in 1999, when information technology stocks were riding high and the smallest bridge between the online and financial worlds was thought to be paved with platinum, Wallstreet.com raised a then record price of $1m.

Since that time, filth has eclipsed filthy lucre as the most valuable commodity in the domain world. “Porn.com” sold for $9.5m earlier this year.

… Recent sales, in addition to porn.com, saw “vodka.com” sold for $3m
The sites “computer.com” and “tax.com” on sale on Friday as well are expected to raise about a third as much as vodka.

At the other end of the scale, lackofimagination.net was still available on Friday for $5.99″.

At an auction of internet domain names on Friday, “Wallstreet.com” is expected to fetch at least $10m, reports the FT.
“Last time the domain came on the market, in 1999, when information technology stocks were riding high and the smallest bridge between the online and financial worlds was thought to be paved with platinum, Wallstreet.com raised [...]