Welcome back to ShitBio, the series where we dig through the domain name dumpster and call out the stinkiest finds. This time, we’re targeting a batch of domains tied to “Grok”—a term that means to deeply understand something, coined in sci-fi and recently hijacked by xAI’s AI model. Sounds cool, right? Well, these domains prove that slapping “Grok” on a name doesn’t make it gold. From Sedo to Afternic to DaaZ.com, these sellers are dreaming big—and pricing bigger. Let’s roast these one by one and drop some wisdom on what makes a domain worth buying.
Sedo’s Overpriced Grok Gaffes
groksell.com – Make Offer – 49,000 USD
Kicking things off with groksell.com, listed on Sedo for a laughable 49,000 USD “make offer.” What is this, a clearance sale for Grok-branded socks? The .com TLD is the only thing this domain has going for it, because “groksell” sounds like a budget supermarket for tech nerds. It’s clunky, unbrandable, and screams “I tried to mash two words together and failed.” At 49,000 USD, this isn’t a domain—it’s a ransom note. Unless you’re selling Grok-themed flea market junk, keep your wallet closed.
Why It’s Trash
- Forced Combo: “Grok” + “sell” = a branding disaster.
- No Clear Use: Who’s buying this, and for what?
- Price Insanity: Comparable niche .coms rarely crack five figures.
grok-3ai.com – BIN – 1,990 USD
Next up, grok-3ai.com, a buy-it-now deal on Sedo for 1,990 USD. This domain is peak “I heard AI is hot” energy. The hyphen is a glaring red flag—good luck getting anyone to type that mess without cursing. And “3ai”? What does that even mean? Third-generation Grok AI? Three AIs in a trench coat? It’s too specific, too confusing, and not worth half its price. This is the domain equivalent of a knockoff smartwatch.
Why It’s a Flop
- Hyphen Hate: It’s a speed bump in your URL.
- Niche Overload: Too specific to be flexible.
- Overpriced: 1,990 USD for this? LOL, no.
Afternic’s Pricey Pretender
grok.co – BIN – 199,360 USD
Over on Afternic, grok.co is listed for a jaw-dropping 199,360 USD. Okay, I’ll give it this: it’s short, it’s brandable, and .co is a trendy ccTLD for tech startups. “Grok” has some cachet thanks to xAI, so this could work for an AI or tech venture. But 200 grand? That’s hype pricing, not reality. Comparable sales like ai.co went for around 100,000 USD, and “AI” is a broader, hotter keyword than “Grok.” This seller’s banking on Elon Musk’s next tweet to justify the cost. Good luck with that.
Why the Price Is Shaky
- Niche Appeal: “Grok” isn’t as universal as “AI” or “tech.”
- ccTLD Limits: .co is cool, but .com still rules.
- Speculative Tag: Nearly 200k is a gamble, not a valuation.
DaaZ.com’s Grok Garbage Pile
AIGrok Quartet: AIGrok.store, AIGrok.help, AIGrok.info, AIGrok.live – Make Offer – 1,999 USD Each
DaaZ.com brings us a quartet of AIGrok domains—AIGrok.store, AIGrok.help, AIGrok.info, and AIGrok.live—each with a “make offer” price of 1,999 USD. These are the poster children for shitty TLDs. Who’s building a business on .store or .live? And .info hasn’t been relevant since 2005. “AIGrok” is redundant nonsense—Grok is already tied to AI, so “AI” twice is like saying “PIN number.” At 1,999 USD each, these are overpriced coasters for your digital coffee table.
Why They’re Worthless
- Lame TLDs: .store, .help, .info, .live = low demand, low value.
- Redundant Name: “AIGrok” is repetitive and uninspired.
- Price Gouge: 1,999 USD for these is a joke.
Grokcoin Chaos: grokcoin.foundation (27,777 USD), grokcoin.fi (15,000 USD), grokcoins.fun (5,000 USD), grokcoin.ltd (4,999 USD)
Finally, the grokcoin crew on DaaZ.com: grokcoin.foundation for 27,777 USD, grokcoin.fi for 15,000 USD, grokcoins.fun for 5,000 USD, and grokcoin.ltd for 4,999 USD. “Grokcoin” sounds like a crypto scam waiting to happen, but without a real project, it’s just a buzzword salad. The TLDs are a mess—.foundation for nonprofits, .fi for Finland, .fun for giggles, .ltd for companies. Pick a lane! These prices are pure speculation, and you’d be better off tossing cash into Bitcoin than this crap.
Why They’re Speculative Duds
- TLD Mismatch: None of these scream “crypto.”
- No Backing: No project, no value.
- Crazy Costs: 5,000 to 27,777 USD for unproven names? Nope.
Takeaways for Smart Domain Investors
What’s the lesson from this Grok-fueled fiasco? Not every trendy keyword deserves a premium domain price tag. Here’s the rundown:
- TLD Matters: Stick to .com or solid ccTLDs like .co for tech.
- Keep It Simple: No hyphens, no awkward mashups.
- Brandability Wins: Short, memorable names beat niche gibberish.
- Price Right: Overpricing kills sales—check comps, not dreams.
If you’re hunting for domain investments, skip the Grok gimmicks and aim for names with real use cases. These overpriced flops are headed straight for the domain graveyard, and we’re here waving them off with a middle finger and a laugh.