Those prices are like sticker prices on used cars in lots. They're the opening negotiation. Generally, when you buy a domain from one of these companies you're

Those prices are like sticker prices on used cars in lots. They're the opening negotiation. Generally, when you buy a domain from one of these companies you're dealing with an Afternic salesperson or some other affiliation. These salespeople substantially discount during negotiations. I recently purchased a very premium domain from Afternic for 25% less than the "sticker price". It sucks having to pay them thousands of dollars but in my view I underpaid for the domain considering the marketability of it.