Few Questions On .co Domains

steveteva · 02-19-2011, 09:34 AM

If Godaddy marketing team is smart enough to keep .co reg number high, they will give a renewal promo before the 1 year anniversary.
That would be a win win situation.

Originally Posted by Blitz

I agree with you post Brad. I have several and if the renewals don't come down to a reasonable renewal rate, I, for one, won't be holding on to any of my .co. There probably will be a huge drop coming right after the year anniversary of the "launch". Good news though for all the speculators to reg a bunch of them though.

Every time Godaddy has those .99 sales, which is quite often, I just think about the the garbage registered just because it's only .99 + icann fees and how Godaddy is artificially inflated their numbers on domains registered with them. I fell into the trap when they just lowered the .co down to $7.99 and registered several more but came to my senses and grace deleted the entire order. I figure we have time to see how this extension does before registering mediocre development names.

the_poet · 02-19-2011, 09:47 AM

@Blitz
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On renewal date, there will be lots of people dropping all the garbage they registered (there are domains that are even available in .com), and only the domains that have potential will be renewed.

Originally Posted by steveteva

If Godaddy marketing team is smart enough to keep .co reg number high, they will give a renewal promo before the 1 year anniversary.
That would be a win win situation.

Not to mention that many domains have been already renewed on Christmas using GoDaddy's 30% coupons (I did too).

sdsinc · 02-19-2011, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Blitz

I have several and if the renewals don't come down to a reasonable renewal rate, I, for one, won't be holding on to any of my .co.

If you're not prepared to renew them, it means that unless you get an offer out of the blue they are not even worth $30 in your eyes. Right ?

hawkeye · 02-19-2011, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by the_poet

@Blitz
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On renewal date, there will be lots of people dropping all the garbage they registered (there are domains that are even available in .com), and only the domains that have potential will be renewed.
.

Which will probably lead to that 600-700K regged numbers, down to about 450-500K regged, and another much hyped benchmark fading into reality, and reason for pause for new reggers. Long steep hill still to be climbed for any longterm daylight to be seen.

the_poet · 02-19-2011, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by hawkeye

Which will probably lead to that 600-700K regged numbers, down to about 450-500K regged

I agree. All in all, if people aren't able to discern what is at least worth the reg fee from garbage, we can't do much about it.

**BladeMaster** · 02-19-2011, 05:32 PM

Guys do you think LLL.co domains will drop in large quantity like LLL.me etc in 1st year renewal?

steveteva · 02-19-2011, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by BladeMaster

Guys do you think LLL.co domains will drop in large quantity like LLL.me etc in 1st year renewal?

Depending on domainers and quality names.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976
If a domainer have hundred of low quality LLL.co sure he won't renew it if not sold 1 in a year or sold for peanuts.

the_poet · 02-20-2011, 01:45 AM

Originally Posted by BladeMaster

Guys do you think LLL.co domains will drop in large quantity like LLL.me etc in 1st year renewal?

Bad quality LLL.co with no meaning will drop en masse. Some of the higher quality ones will too.

paullymac · 02-20-2011, 08:31 AM

As an abbreviation on both sides of the dot, I think the LLL's make a lot of sense. But yeah, of the 17,000 I think a bunch will drop. even good ones.

*RevolutionaryDomains* · 02-20-2011, 10:10 AM

^^^^ I agree. Those individuals who can't afford the renewal costs and those who were hoping for the quick score or the strike it rich dreams will find that it is probably best to let them drop. This is sure to include some premium LLLs. However, I am sure any of the true premium or worthwhile drops will quickly get snatched up again, be it LLLs or standard names.

-Regards

the_poet · 02-20-2011, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by RevolutionaryDomains

^^^^ I agree. Those individuals who can't afford the renewal costs and those who were hoping for the quick score or the strike it rich dreams will find that it is probably best to let them drop. This is sure to include some premium LLLs. However, I am sure any of the true premium or worthwhile drops will quickly get snatched up again, be it LLLs or standard names.

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-Regards

No doubt about that. All the major dropcatchers are eagerly waiting for July 20th.

james92 · 02-20-2011, 02:35 PM

Most of you are suffering from hind-sight envy meaning you wish you had some LLL.CO s and waiting to pick some up around the renewal date.

Unfortunately, few LLL.CO s will drop and the ones that drop will go up for auction during the drop pending phase and they will be bought for $1,000s of dollars at the very least.

If you are waiting for them to drop, you can bet there are 500 other people thinking what you are thinking. Too late. Prices go through the roof then.

But there are a few right now people are selling for $100s of dollar range you can pick them up.

Keith · 02-20-2011, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by james92

Most of you are suffering from hind-sight envy meaning you wish you had some LLL.CO s and waiting to pick some up around the renewal date.

Unfortunately, few LLL.CO s will drop and the ones that drop will go up for auction during the drop pending phase and they will be bought for $1,000s of dollars at the very least.

If you are waiting for them to drop, you can bet there are 500 other people thinking what you are thinking. Too late. Prices go through the roof then.

But there are a few right now people are selling for $100s of dollar range you can pick them up.

I'm going to disagree with this post on all points.

I can guarantee that no dropping LLL .co will be auctioned for thousands. I also say there is no chance that hundreds of people will be fighting over any dropping LLLs.

I'd say at best you may fetch $100 here at NP for your triple premium LLLs. In many cases it's more like mid $xx.

james92 · 02-20-2011, 03:32 PM

I have already had 2 companies offer $500 range for 2 separate LLL.CO s and have sold 4 LLL.COs

Also consider the number of people talking about LLL.CO just on this thread alone. There are 3 pages of you all talking about LLL.CO and we are still 6 months away from any drop date.

This tells me there will be tremendous anticipation which will drive the LLL.CO price north of $1,000s.

Also consider recent sales of BMR.CO for $15,000 , etc.

Keith · 02-20-2011, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by james92

I have already had 2 companies offer $500 range for 2 separate LLL.CO s and have sold 4 LLL.COs
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976

Also consider the number of people talking about LLL.CO just on this thread alone. There are 3 pages of you all talking about LLL.CO and we are still 6 months away from any drop date.

This tells me there will be tremendous anticipation which will drive the LLL.CO price north of $1,000s.

Also consider recent sales of BMR.CO for $15,000 , etc.

Talk is cheap and BMR is like winning on a scratch off ticket.

Congrats on your offers and I hope you sold because future offers, if any, will most likely be for less $.

xtremeoff-road · 02-20-2011, 03:43 PM

So forgive the ignorance, however, couple questions on .co domains.

First, why are they so expensive to register compared to a .com .net ect?

Second, if the domain I am wanting is taken in all the other extensions, is a .co domain worthwhile to get?

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Blitz · 02-20-2011, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by james92

I have already had 2 companies offer $500 range for 2 separate LLL.CO s and have sold 4 LLL.COs

Also consider the number of people talking about LLL.CO just on this thread alone. There are 3 pages of you all talking about LLL.CO and we are still 6 months away from any drop date.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976

This tells me there will be tremendous anticipation which will drive the LLL.CO price north of $1,000s.

Congrats on the 4 LLL.co sales

. Would you care to share the sale amounts?

I personally don't see how 3 pages of a forum thread talking about LLL.co will drive LLL.co prices north of the $1,000s but that would be great for all the speculators. What facts or history do you base your insight on. Thanks

Oppinus · 02-20-2011, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by james92

Also consider recent sales of BMR.CO for $15,000 , etc.

Where do you have this info from? Where can I see this sale confirmed?

***mis_chiff*** · 02-20-2011, 04:11 PM

Moved to the ccTLD Discussion forum

defaultuser · 02-20-2011, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Oppinus

Where do you have this info from? Where can I see this sale confirmed?

I think this is legit - search this thread. It was CTBON's sale and I don't think he's done anything but be honest on this thread - I don't need a bank statement to believe him. His word is good enough for me.
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Combination of incredible luck (approach) stupidity (buyer) and what I can only imagine was some ballsy negotiation (credit where due).

Unlikely to be repeated often .. but one offs do happens all the time. MTS.TV was a crazy sale recently and there are still hundreds of LLL.TV unregged.

So - confirmation assumed - it has ZERO affect on the market - and, yes, I wish it was mine!

Keith · 02-20-2011, 05:17 PM

I went to one of these supposed developed .co at random. Ipe.co when typed in the address bar reveals a header saying welcome to ipe.COM. Merely a defensive reg and no more. I suspect many on your list are the same.

james92 · 02-20-2011, 06:47 PM

Good, now we got at least another company that would want their LLL.CO and then imagine all the companies that wanted their LLL.CO but couldn't afford the $250,000 price tag, now they can buy the LLL.CO for $15,000

Keith · 02-21-2011, 03:59 AM

Originally Posted by james92

Good, now we got at least another company that would want their LLL.CO and then imagine all the companies that wanted their LLL.CO but couldn't afford the $250,000 price tag, now they can buy the LLL.CO for $15,000

Who was asking $250k for their LLL?
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=573976

Please let us know when you sell your first LLL .co for $15k. I have a feeling we may never see that post!

defaultuser · 02-21-2011, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by james92

Good, now we got at least another company that would want their LLL.CO and then imagine all the companies that wanted their LLL.CO but couldn't afford the $250,000 price tag, now they can buy the LLL.CO for $15,000

Are we deliberately making .com typos now?

catchnames · 02-21-2011, 07:23 AM

Thinking of regging a .co.What is cheapest reg promo available currently?Anyone?
Regards

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02-20-2011, 08:31 AM	#4634 (permalink)
paullymac NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 271	As an abbreviation on both sides of the dot, I think the LLL's make a lot of sense. But yeah, of the 17,000 I think a bunch will drop. even good ones.

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RevolutionaryDomains Never a Dull Moment Join Date: May 2009 Location: Supdu.com Posts: 1,350	^^^^ I agree. Those individuals who can't afford the renewal costs and those who were hoping for the quick score or the strike it rich dreams will find that it is probably best to let them drop. This is sure to include some premium LLLs. However, I am sure any of the true premium or worthwhile drops will quickly get snatched up again, be it LLLs or standard names. -Regards

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james92 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 41	Most of you are suffering from hind-sight envy meaning you wish you had some LLL.CO s and waiting to pick some up around the renewal date. Unfortunately, few LLL.CO s will drop and the ones that drop will go up for auction during the drop pending phase and they will be bought for $1,000s of dollars at the very least. If you are waiting for them to drop, you can bet there are 500 other people thinking what you are thinking. Too late. Prices go through the roof then. But there are a few right now people are selling for $100s of dollar range you can pick them up.

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james92 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 41	I have already had 2 companies offer $500 range for 2 separate LLL.CO s and have sold 4 LLL.COs Also consider the number of people talking about LLL.CO just on this thread alone. There are 3 pages of you all talking about LLL.CO and we are still 6 months away from any drop date. This tells me there will be tremendous anticipation which will drive the LLL.CO price north of $1,000s. Also consider recent sales of BMR.CO for $15,000 , etc.

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james92 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 41	Good, now we got at least another company that would want their LLL.CO and then imagine all the companies that wanted their LLL.CO but couldn't afford the $250,000 price tag, now they can buy the LLL.CO for $15,000

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