[arin-ppml] Borders sells their /16 block

[Martin Hannigan]

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 5:17 PM, Mike Burns <mike at nationwideinc.com> wrote:
> Hello list,
>
> http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/borders_sells_65536_ipv4_addresses_12_each
>
>
> Borders has sold their /16 block for $12 per address.

This would seem to signal confidence that these transactions are
viable regardless of RIR considerations.

> Deal language requires ARIN “consent”.

The auction offering description says "may" and nothing about consent.

      http://www.slideshare.net/Streambank/offering-memo-ip-addresses-92111final

It's not clear where ARIN derives any authority over legacy holders
who don't sign agreements with them. Especially prior to a transaction
and in the bankruptcy court.

Best,

-M<