Hey MetaMan - Klixxx Magazine is publishing an in-depth domain article in the August issue - here's some preview excerpts that may help you out with some background in the meantime - and Good Luck
The Domain Names Web Ring (
http://o.webring.com/hub?ring=domainnames2) includes sites covering all aspects of the domain name business: registrars, registration, buying, selling, brokers, auctions, research, resources, news, information and disputes.
Edwin John. ?How Do I Get My Domain Name Appraised?? Mainstream Webmasters 04/11/06.
http://www.mainstreamwebmasters.com/article930.html.
John says he will make a quick evaluation of your domain name himself for free at his
http://www.OpenForSale.com.
Top 5 Most Popular Brokers
Domain Brokers - Description/Year Online/Traffic Rank
Sedo
http://sedo.com/broker
A large global marketplace of high-quality domain names--over 3.0 million. 1998/Germany 540
Buy Domains
http://www.buydomains.com
Exclusive selection of over 600,000 of the world's finest domain names. 1997/USA 1,744
Afternic
http://www.afternic.com
One of the largest domain name stores. Also appraisals and traffic monetization programs. 1999/USA 2,386
Great Domains
http://www/greatdomains.com
Buy, sell, escrow and pay-per-click. Combines premium names and excellent service. 1996/USA 10,447
Most Wanted Domains
http://www.mostwanteddomains.com
Over 40,000 of the world's best domain names, for purchase and/or lease. 1999/USA 94,679