It’s alive!
Thought Convergence’s Aftermarket.com has been reborn today.
I wrote a preview about some of the new site’s features back in August. The site works like a number of other domain name marketplaces, but has a few twists thrown in.
I think the domain name verification system through sister company DomainTools will help maintain marketplace integrity. As Michael Berkens opined yesterday, Aftermarket.com could set itself apart from many other marketplaces by enforcing both the buyer and seller agreements to make sure deals are completed.
When you look at a listing there’s a drop down box to see the whois information directly from DomainTools. There’s also a user feedback system that should improve integrity.
Aftermarket.com is entering a crowded field. In addition to integrity of the marketplace, the other big requirement for success will be distribution of listings beyond the core site. I suspect we’ll hear some news about that soon.
todaro says
still… most of the domains are listed as make offer. i would like a site with prices for a change.
Jamie says
I signed up but never got the email notification they stated would be sent. Not sure if they are having issues or if other has noticed this as well?
(I did check spam folders as suggested)
Andrew Allemann says
It’s a beta, so I’m sure they’d love to get all of your feedback.
Jerry Russell says
“still… most of the domains are listed as make offer. i would like a site with prices for a change.”
I couldn’t agree more!
Gnanes says
It’s just similar to Sedo. Make Offer/Bid/or BIN and private auctions. Only difference is that you don’t need a bid on a domain to start a auction.
Registrations needs to be improved. It lists US States by default for all countries (I reported this issue).
Basic registration needs to be scrapped because any user can create a bogus account.
Gnanes says
N/M about scrapping Basic Member. It doesn’t allow bidding.
Rob Sequin says
I wish them well and I’m sure they have the team for a successful business but to say that they are launching into a “crowded field” is to say the least.
Domain investors are not buying so unless Aftermarket.com can put their inventory to other buyers, I’m not sure that they will enjoy many sales.
Supply and demand. Supply is up and demand is down. You can do the math.
Just the state of the industry today.
Speculation and subjective pricing will always be in the market but be sure to know that quality is selling at the right price and crap is not selling… AT ALL… unless it’s .co but that’s a comment for another article.
Is quality selling for premium prices? I would say no but at least quality will always hold its value.
If they offer crap inventory they will get crap returns. If they offer quality domains with high returns they will get crap results.
Refer to ebay. Listings with reserves sell at like 5% of auctions without reserves. I won’t even bid on a reserve auction. Not worth the time but start it at $1 and let the market decide the price? Now you’re talking ACTIVE marketplace.
Rob Sequin says
“quality domains with high returns they will get crap results.”
meant to say “quality domains with high reserves they will get crap results.”
kandyjet says
I just registered and added one of my names.
Registration is fairly simple and immediately got the validation mail also.
Congrats!
M. Menius says
One suggestion for Aftermarket.com. Their category list is a good one, but they need to create one called “Geo” or “Regions” or “City/State” for pure geographical domain names. The Travel category is really too broad for this purpose.
Ed Muller says
With such a massive number of domains listed, I can only assume this is the thought convergence version of buydomains/afternic. More than likely the goal is to just get their own names sold, not those of domainers.
Meyer says
Presently, the site is just like any website
a domainer with thousands of domains would
create.
They have the capability and talent to make
the site better and more appealing to endusers.
As they generate some traffic and business,
they will take the site to the next level of
efficiency for enduser buyers.
I noticed that iReit and Berkins have added their
inventory. And, so did Ammar.
I wish them much success.
Denny says
“Aftermarket.com could set itself apart from many other marketplaces by enforcing both the buyer and seller agreements to make sure deals are completed.”
Umm, no. Placed a supposed binding “buy it now” bid only to find out that the seller must agree to the terms within 5 days at escrow.com or the transaction will be canceled.
Sent 3 emails to aftermarket with no response.
Just a heads up…