February T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Auction Could Be Record-Setting
Friday, January 25th, 2008
First cut at premium domain names looks promising.
It’s been six months since Moniker and TRAFFIC teamed up to shatter a domain name auction record, selling over $10M in domains in an afternoon. Since that time no auctions have come close to this record.
After reviewing the first cut of premium domains for next month’s TRAFFIC conference in Las Vegas, it looks like this one can shatter the previous record. There’s a big caveat though: it depends on the reserves on these domains.
Here’s an initial list of domains:
Civilwar.com
Daily.com
Meds.com
Refills.com
Baseball.net
Coed.com
Weekday.com
LifeSaver.com
AutoClassifieds.com
Medication.net
DiamondNecklace.com
DiscountTravel.com
BabyFood.com
Beverage.com
EscortServices.com
Temp.com
Trusted.com
Wife.com
Husband.com
SanJuan.com
Necklace.com
DreamVacation.com
FamilyServices.com
Fiesta.com
GrandPrize.com
Handicap.com
Homeowner.com
Mortgagerates.org
Organ.com
Transactions.com
Cognacs.com
Bourbons.com
SkiResorts.com
Affiliate.com
Trusts.com/LivingTrusts.com
Dance.com
CPC.com
LowRateMortgage.com
WomensHeatlh.com
Sleuth.com
Stereotypes.com
CreditReferences.com
SearchEngines.com
Sabbath.com
CustomerService.com
Computer.us
Bachelor.com/.net/.org
Communication.com
WeddingVows.com
Convention.net
Introduction.com
Voters.com
Dentists.net
Web.asia
SanDiego.com
HomeVideos.com
LeatherFurniture.com
Podiatrists.com
FootDoctors.com
MiniatureGolf.com
JobOpenings.com
A couple things jump out at me:
-SanDiego.com was recapitalized with $1M by Domain Capital in late 2006.
-It looks like Marc Ostrofsky is selling some of his domains. Bachelor.com stands out to me. Ostrofsky bought this domain (along with .net/.org) at a 2005 auction for $125,000.
-Web.asia?
-When combined with internet bidding with SnapNames, more bidders will participate than ever before.
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“First cut at premium domain names looks promising”
Very much agree. Nice quality, generic domains. High interest names and also business niche domains with top promotional appeal.
SanJuan.com and SanDiego.com are easily 7 figures.
Hate to see Introduction.com on here since I sold Introduced.com a while back. I already felt this heartache when Introduction.com sold for $33,000 at the Sedo auction in October.
Is it too late to get names in? I have 2 I would like to sell:
InvestmentPlanner.Com
and
BadCredit.Net
These are very good generic names, where else would be a good lace to market them?
Thank you
Definitely good domains, Jeffrey. You can always get them in the Orlando TRAFFIC auction in May, or put them on Sedo.
I own many pretty decent names, but it seems as though my Moniker Rep doesn’t pay me too much mind. Sedo is good BUT, I beleive A format where a number of serious “Domainers” where the names are put on a platter for them would be a better venue then Sedo.
I will try the May Auction, but hey maybe one of your readers has a recomendation on “expiditiously” getting them into an upcoming auction or maybe interest in their aquisition.
Out of curiosity, how would you value them? I am not greedy so I would entertain all offers, but I am curious as to a 3rd party’s thoughts on there value.
Thanks!
Tough call. I’d say these are four figure domains.
Moniker reps don’t have much say in what gets into the live auction, although I think they can get some stuff into the silent auction.
As for Sedo, the monthly Great Domains auctions seem to be fetching top dollar.
Thanks for the reply, I thought about “Great Domains” but there are restrictions as to postig them for sale in multiple venues. I will read further and love the blog!
Thanks
Don’t drool until the reserves come out or the final list is out.
I’m with you Adam. But the list gives us hope…