Comments on: People Are Still Buying Domain Names

By: Russ

Russ — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:30:35 +0000

Hello. I have been collecting domains since 2005. I have noticed the recent blip on the economic map. I call it that because of the earlier economic situation in 2001. I weathered them well. That is actually when I started listening to some friends that where involved in domain names. I waited for a little while and finally started investing myself. I have been using several techniques over the years. I have a portfolio of 100 domains currently. I am looking to sell some to investors and end users.

By: J.R. Jackson

J.R. Jackson — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:21:21 +0000

I have been buying domains since 1996 and have a portfolio of about 700 domains. I only purchase domains that I wish to develop but like with everything else I get busy and never get around to the development stage.

Where would you recommend I go to sell domains either to investors or end-users?

Thanks for your help,

J.R.

By: Stephen Douglas

Stephen Douglas — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:41:22 +0000

Yes, I too have been narrowing my niches to strategically control my categories. (and I hate it when the naysayers just try to label me or any domainer trying to sell domains outside their focus niches as “desperate” – whatever).

I have stopped buying domains, even OOTB’s, because with a 10 year filtered list of almost 4000 domains, it’s time for me to focus on niches, buildouts, aftermarket, and domain maturity for future trends. About 1200 of my domains fall outside my focused niches.

Many of these domains make PPC rev, but regardless, I’d rather sell them and use the money to start building out Zappy style.

I only noticed a slight drop in sales in September, but that also probably had to do with requests for some of my future trend domains that were way underbid. (If you want a generic solar domain, don’t tell me your company can only afford $1000).

I think there will be a slight downturn for a month or two, but with the right MARKETING by our domain organizations to the business sector, and even consumers, there’s a great argument to be made in our favor proving that investing in a domain name is a safer bet than any other financial market investment.

By: DR. DOMAIN

DR. DOMAIN — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:02:31 +0000

I too am refining the portfolio.Starting to set up “proof of concept” sites.Looking for big fish to buy in…or out.

By: hag

hag — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:30:49 +0000

We are refining our niche(s). Dropping those that don’t fit, but buying others that do.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:10:39 +0000

Spent xxx,xxx on domains last month… if the opportunity is there for a grab bag, I can’t resist and say no.

Time to buy is now if the cash is there, IMO of course.