LOL @ people that see no value in domains. HAHAHA.
Domains are how I make a living. I don't own any .us as it's too localized and too regulated by the US Gov. as it is their ccTLD. They can shut down or revoke the domain any time they like. Which is why I generally stay away from .us. Don't have any. Won't have any.
LOL @ people that call domain investors squatters.
Gee, I really like that land on the beach that no one is building on. How come I can't have it? Because someone else invested in it first. A true generic domain has value no matter what. It's the exact same as holding land in the best location for your store, only online. "Location, location, location." People will remember it. People will come back. And people will type the domain in their browsers.
And it's value is not limited to SEO. Corporations see huge positives in owning a generic domains. They pay millions for them. Not only will they dominate the SERPS but their consumers will easily remember how to come back.
But this domain is not worth 25k. Maybe 2 to 4k. Sorry.
Oh, this isn't an appraisal thread?
Here's a link to comb over for this years domain sales.
http://dnjournal.com/ytd-sales-charts.htmCheers