An attorney bought HarrisWalz.com for less than $10 in 2020. He just sold it for $15,000.
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New York trademark attorney Jeremy Green Eche is a Kamala Harris supporter who hopes the current Vice President is successful in her bid for the White House this year. But that's not why he bought a number of web domains with her name in them back in 2020.
In his spare time, Eche snaps up unclaimed domain names for under $10 in hopes that he can one day sell them for a hefty profit. Also called domain investing, the pastime has paid off for him over the years.
"I buy domain names that consist of combinations of two last names that I hope will end up being a major party's presidential ticket," Eche told CBS MoneyWatch.
Run 3 Space | Play Space Running Game
Traffic Jam 3D | Online Racing Game
Duck Hunt | Play Old Classic Game
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This story previously aired on Oct. 28, 2023.
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