July 22, 2026 · Legal Brand Marketing — reported public sale, independently analyzed by Hazlo.
Hazlo Independent Appraisal
Reported sale: $50,000
Hazlo independent appraisal: $14,279
Hazlo estimated range: $9,281 – $22,132
Difference: -71.4%
This transaction exceeded Hazlo's independent estimated market range. Domain transactions can be influenced by strategic buyer demand, negotiation dynamics and circumstances that automated valuation systems may not fully capture.
How Hazlo Valued Lock.io
Short Dictionary Word Premium: Premium Short Dictionary Word .IO. Short dictionary word .io — "lock" is a real English word with strong tech/startup appeal.
Word Length Bonus: 4-letter domain is highly brandable and memorable.
TLD Premium: .IO extension value
Market Position: Category Standard Domain. Liquidity Semi-Liquid. Venture potential Hybrid.
Comparable Domain Sales
ninja.io — $95,000 (Atom.com)
trade.io — $75,000 (Sedo)
blitz.io — $57,698 (Legal
Brand Marketing)
gum.io — $45,000 (Atom.com)
apres.io — $2,500 (Sedo)
magnus.io — $104,500 (K-Ventures/Afternic)
Hazlo Appraisal Record
Appraisal date: September 16, 2026
Hazlo engine version: Hazlo v3.4-bs2
Sale price used in appraisal: No. Hazlo's appraisal was generated independently of the reported sale price so the valuation can be compared against the actual market outcome.