What to do with $500,000

robfer · 11-20-2008, 08:17 AM

If you had $500,000 Guys what would you do with it a present?

Would you invest in Generic domains or would you buy the Google Stock at low price?

Im interested to know what you would do?

Regards,

Robbie

rkbdomain · 11-20-2008, 08:23 AM

As a numeric domainer, take my bias for what it is. But I would buy lots of NNN.com and NNNN.com at reseller prices ($10-$15k for NNN.com and $500-$1000 for NNNN.com). Doesn't really matter what numbers. Nothing is more generic, or international, than a number. And as international traffic is going to explode, especially in the developing world, this is the best opportunity for growth I think. Now if I only had $500k!

1901gt · 11-20-2008, 08:23 AM

I'll buy myself a neat Mazda 2 (2nd generation) hatchback and help my parents pay off the housing loan.

And pray that there's some nice bargains at NameJet or SnapNames.

BigSotong.com · 11-20-2008, 08:27 AM

I will host a party for all NP members who post their comments to this thread

maxeaus · 11-20-2008, 08:27 AM

Buy AAA rated bonds, great returns ATM. Invest in blue chip shares at bargain basement prices and buy up some lll and nnn domains.

**gemstar** · 11-20-2008, 08:30 AM

Take a long vacation

Marck · 11-20-2008, 08:32 AM

Really I would try to get a nice return like 12% or more and just let the money sit. Jeez you can live comfortably for your entire life off of $60k a year. I'd just lay around.

Smith · 11-20-2008, 08:40 AM

IF you decide to invest in domain names, stay away from junk like "llll" "nnnn" etc, if things really go to crap these are are the first to loose value.

Only focus on commercial generic domains ie. something to sell music like freemusic.com top40.com downloadmp3s.com, something for insurance ie. insurancequotes.com buyinsurance.com etc

Stay away from "brandable" names unless they are cheap, ie. goodmorning.com niceday.com etc

That is my professional advice.

has2hands · 11-20-2008, 08:45 AM

One of my biggest regrets in life was not buying Chrysler stock when it was at $1 per share and Lee Iacocca was leading the comeback....he said showing his age

Anyway, whatever car manufacturer survives, I will buy the stock. $1000 for 1000 shares is easy enough. Ford is almost at that price now!

So, spend a few grand on car stock at $1 per share...and enjoy the comfort and knowledge that you have money in the bank.

Domains...stay with the car stock for now

paul

sankalpsingh · 11-20-2008, 09:21 AM

Would first Pinch myself to confirm that I am not dreaming.

Marck · 11-20-2008, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Smith

IF you decide to invest in domain names, stay away from junk like "llll" "nnnn" etc, if things really go to crap these are are the first to loose value.

Only focus on commercial generic domains ie. something to sell music like freemusic.com top40.com downloadmp3s.com, something for insurance ie. insurancequotes.com buyinsurance.com etc

Stay away from "brandable" names unless they are cheap, ie. goodmorning.com niceday.com etc
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/535214-what-to-do-with-500-000-a.html

That is my professional advice.

Yes, exactly. Buy as few domains as you can, with the most generic and valuable meaning.

XF.com · 11-20-2008, 09:35 AM

PM sent with some good ideas.

Pred · 11-20-2008, 10:00 AM

pay of all debt
buy a couple more very strong names and focus on DEVELOPMENT and promotion, keeping a little slush fund handy for next year or two

spoofies · 11-20-2008, 10:12 AM

They're private now anyway. I would probably wait another 6 months - 1 year and invest in real estate. I don't think I could ever day trade, I would only buy a stock if I had 100% faith in a company.

My pops lost a significant amount of money during the dot-com rage investing in tech stocks, but we live relatively okay now due to some real estate investments.

-Adam- · 11-20-2008, 10:51 AM

If the situation ever arises I'll get back to you.

In the mean time with the "What If" factor I want a helicopter.

Spade · 11-20-2008, 10:55 AM

Generic Traffic Domain Names. One thats make $ parked.

Its like buying a stock with a daily dividend.

I would also put the few dollars into development, and build out the site. Thus making even more. You could easily do this quite a few times with fantastic domain names for the 500k you've got.

shockie · 11-20-2008, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Marck

Really I would try to get a nice return like 12% or more and just let the money sit. Jeez you can live comfortably for your entire life off of $60k a year. I'd just lay around.

same here. i'd invest most of it in more "secure" investments and then get a part-time job.

dlatua · 11-20-2008, 11:12 AM

buy namepros only

rocknrollo · 11-20-2008, 11:14 AM

BUY GOLD

dlatua · 11-20-2008, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by rocknrollo

BUY GOLD

its better diamonds

***Dotmainer*** · 11-20-2008, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by rocknrollo

BUY GOLD

Hmmm, really ? If i remember right, currently rate its highest since some years. So why to buy at highest price ?
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=535214

If i would put maybe in Real Estate ?!
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scandiman · 11-20-2008, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by robfer

If you had $500,000 Guys what would you do with it a present?

Send it to me and I'll show you

Pred · 11-20-2008, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by dlatua

its better diamonds

really?
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=535214
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7738978.stm

they're the most artificially inflated of anything on earth

-REECE- · 11-20-2008, 11:59 AM

Platinum -- look how much it's crashed lately and imho it's largely due to the struggling auto sector. Way rarer and more exclusive than gold

Honestly, I wouldn't put 500k in domains at present -- maybe 100k and keep the rest in safer investments.

spoofies · 11-20-2008, 12:08 PM

Gold might not be a bad investment, I think anything right now is better than USD. If I knew anything about it I would invest in foreign markets. Perhaps diamonds and gold are inflated, but at the rate the USD is inflating I would avoid it at all costs. Trillion dollar bailouts artificially created and injected into the market not only inflates existing money but it prolongs and makes worse a bigger collapse.

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rkbdomain NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 550 Follow @rkbdomain	As a numeric domainer, take my bias for what it is. But I would buy lots of NNN.com and NNNN.com at reseller prices ($10-$15k for NNN.com and $500-$1000 for NNNN.com). Doesn't really matter what numbers. Nothing is more generic, or international, than a number. And as international traffic is going to explode, especially in the developing world, this is the best opportunity for growth I think. Now if I only had $500k! __________________ www.NNNNNdomains.com The source for Numeric Domains: market analysis, registration trends, and auction results.

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1901gt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,830 Follow @mdnoorhadi	I'll buy myself a neat Mazda 2 (2nd generation) hatchback and help my parents pay off the housing loan. And pray that there's some nice bargains at NameJet or SnapNames.

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BigSotong.com NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 207	I will host a party for all NP members who post their comments to this thread

11-20-2008, 08:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
gemstar Born again domainer ;P Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,736 Follow @Iufodotcom	Take a long vacation

11-20-2008, 08:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Smith NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 611	IF you decide to invest in domain names, stay away from junk like "llll" "nnnn" etc, if things really go to crap these are are the first to loose value. Only focus on commercial generic domains ie. something to sell music like freemusic.com top40.com downloadmp3s.com, something for insurance ie. insurancequotes.com buyinsurance.com etc Stay away from "brandable" names unless they are cheap, ie. goodmorning.com niceday.com etc That is my professional advice.

11-20-2008, 08:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
has2hands NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 992	One of my biggest regrets in life was not buying Chrysler stock when it was at $1 per share and Lee Iacocca was leading the comeback....he said showing his age Anyway, whatever car manufacturer survives, I will buy the stock. $1000 for 1000 shares is easy enough. Ford is almost at that price now! So, spend a few grand on car stock at $1 per share...and enjoy the comfort and knowledge that you have money in the bank. Domains...stay with the car stock for now paul

11-20-2008, 09:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
XF.com NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 314	PM sent with some good ideas. __________________ Symbolics.com XF.com Investments Co. March.com Media

11-20-2008, 10:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pred Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,688	pay of all debt buy a couple more very strong names and focus on DEVELOPMENT and promotion, keeping a little slush fund handy for next year or two

11-20-2008, 10:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
spoofies NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 260	They're private now anyway. I would probably wait another 6 months - 1 year and invest in real estate. I don't think I could ever day trade, I would only buy a stock if I had 100% faith in a company. My pops lost a significant amount of money during the dot-com rage investing in tech stocks, but we live relatively okay now due to some real estate investments.

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-Adam- The Caffeine King! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 1,696	If the situation ever arises I'll get back to you. In the mean time with the "What If" factor I want a helicopter. __________________ Far Cry 3 Blog Domain Names Ending In Less Than 24 Hours On eBay!

11-20-2008, 10:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
Spade NamePros Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 7,848	Generic Traffic Domain Names. One thats make $ parked. Its like buying a stock with a daily dividend. I would also put the few dollars into development, and build out the site. Thus making even more. You could easily do this quite a few times with fantastic domain names for the 500k you've got. __________________ Read my Blog! NameBio.com - Search The Domain Sales Index Buying LLLL.com's ending in "CA"

11-20-2008, 11:12 AM	#18 (permalink)
dlatua Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 295	buy namepros only

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rocknrollo NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 860	BUY GOLD __________________ www.FreedomTrail.mobi LibertyIsland.mobi ........ www.Cloud.in Get In The Cloud

11-20-2008, 11:59 AM	#24 (permalink)
-REECE- NamePros Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 8,984	Platinum -- look how much it's crashed lately and imho it's largely due to the struggling auto sector. Way rarer and more exclusive than gold Honestly, I wouldn't put 500k in domains at present -- maybe 100k and keep the rest in safer investments.

11-20-2008, 12:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
spoofies NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 260	Gold might not be a bad investment, I think anything right now is better than USD. If I knew anything about it I would invest in foreign markets. Perhaps diamonds and gold are inflated, but at the rate the USD is inflating I would avoid it at all costs. Trillion dollar bailouts artificially created and injected into the market not only inflates existing money but it prolongs and makes worse a bigger collapse.

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