Do you fall in love with your own domains?

commsskills · 08-07-2008, 04:56 AM

Hi,

It takes so much effort and every now and then, you come across names which you know you can never afford. Then along came an affordable name and you got it and will never let go. Does that describe you?

I got two names which i think i will keep for a long long time. It is not possible to get it in the other domains and the people who bought it had kept it for donkey years without developing it.

My domains are joyfully.asia and illustrious.asia

Just to share

sportomoney · 08-07-2008, 05:23 AM

I think falling in love with domains is one of the biggest problems in the industry. You have to treat domaining like a business or you can easily lose a lot of money. Most of the names I find that appeal to me aren't sellable or worth anything outside of my own interest in them. lol

**-REECE-** · 08-07-2008, 05:32 AM

I've done that a few times too -- emotions and business just don't mix but it's ever so hard to not let emotions influence buying behavior.

To answer the O.P., yes, I've fallen in love with a few of my names and also passed on offers I should have taken because I was attached too much to some of my names.

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Originally Posted by sportomoney

I think falling in love with domains is one of the biggest problems in the industry. You have to treat domaining like a business or you can easily lose a lot of money. Most of the names I find that appeal to me aren't sellable or worth anything outside of my own interest in them. lol

Coastalguy · 08-07-2008, 05:58 AM

Guilty...as charged.

ST

spy23281522 · 08-07-2008, 07:14 AM

I think I love all my domains but sometimes they made me not comfortbale

Padder · 08-07-2008, 08:42 AM

I only regged a couple of my "brainstorms" before doing enough research into domain names to find out I was being stupid.

tastetosterone(.)com anyone?

bmugford · 08-07-2008, 08:47 AM

Yes, I have fallen in love with domains in the past, but still with the right offer I would sell.

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Originally Posted by commsskills

Hi,

It takes so much effort and every now and then, you come across names which you know you can never afford. Then along came an affordable name and you got it and will never let go. Does that describe you?

I got two names which i think i will keep for a long long time. It is not possible to get it in the other domains and the people who bought it had kept it for donkey years without developing it.

My domains are joyfully.asia and illustrious.asia

Just to share

.X. · 08-07-2008, 09:01 AM

I have with a few names.

I have nothing, other than my wife and son, that i wont sell, everything i own, has a price on it, and i will sell it

commsskills · 08-07-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Padder

I only regged a couple of my "brainstorms" before doing enough research into domain names to find out I was being stupid.

tastetosterone(.)com anyone?

talking about that, i watched the movie 'akeelah and the spelling bee' and was so motivated by that girl that immediately after the movie, i registered 'akeelah.biz'...

not a 1-year registration

but a 10-year registration!

SimpleDomaining · 08-07-2008, 10:36 PM

that describes me. i have several domains registered by me 5-6 years ago, that probably worthless. but i have feelings i will never let them drop or go. just keep renewing them.

Michael · 08-07-2008, 11:59 PM

I would sell my first name in the .com if I owned it. Like Reece said, emotion and business don't mix. However, if you're just doing this as a hobby, love away

coreyg · 08-08-2008, 12:10 AM

commsskills you took the words right out of my mouth....

For me...as I develop a name...
and a website is born.....

I fall in love *w

Cheers
Corey

**mellowmasher** · 08-08-2008, 12:16 AM

I used to and like Reece said above, I have turned down offers I should have taken because my heart ruled not my head... My head rules now and I sell much more

**Spade** · 08-09-2008, 01:00 AM

Honestly, Yes. There are several domain names that hold "special" value to me. It may seem silly, and I agree with Reece, often times personal feelings conflict with business sense. However, I seem to manage just fine =)

serialCoder · 08-09-2008, 01:29 AM

yep, nice of OP to open this sort of thread, i guess most if not all domainers are guilty in one way or another

coreyg · 08-09-2008, 01:54 AM

I tend to be passionate about what I am involved in....

Cheers
Corey

PS Hopefully users of my sites...feel the love...lol

**Spade** · 08-09-2008, 09:12 AM

Honestly, Yes. There are several domain names that hold "special" value to me. It may seem silly, and I agree with Reece, often times personal feelings conflict with business sense. However, I seem to manage just fine =)

sdsinc · 08-09-2008, 09:18 AM

I fell in love with domaining

l-l-l.com · 08-09-2008, 09:18 AM

yes of course

The love for them is the only reason tht keeps me attached and renew them

coreyg · 08-09-2008, 03:36 PM

I just fell in love again...

with a name I bought here yesterday...insurancesearch.in
spent last night & this morning developing it.

Cheers
Corey

namenut · 08-09-2008, 04:47 PM

Giving Reece the trifecta ... I have agree almost word for word. You can easily be blinded by the emotion even when consciously aware of the phenomenon. I'm completely guilty of the habit. I tend to value my names a bit high because of it. But I tend to hold out for good prices.

I also notice this tends to happen, with me, with "brandables" rather than generics. ie: "Grafrica" with a few low $$$ offers I hold out for a MUCH higher sale. This is a name I fell in love with. I think it has something to do with ones vision of the names potential. And the hopes of getting around to or find funds to develop it. So the name gets shelved, perhaps subconsciously, via a high asking price.

rjmlar · 08-09-2008, 08:38 PM

Love? No.

Co-dependency? Yes.

netzilla · 08-09-2008, 09:29 PM

i do when i develop it into a website that makes money

nodws · 08-10-2008, 09:13 PM

guilty also, wont sell vz4_net for nothing

thenext88 · 08-11-2008, 05:51 PM

Not so much my domains, but there were a few auctions where I really liked the domain... but had I won I feel I would have over payed. Was very tempted at times though.

08-07-2008, 04:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
commsskills NamePros Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 79 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Do you fall in love with your own domains? Hi, It takes so much effort and every now and then, you come across names which you know you can never afford. Then along came an affordable name and you got it and will never let go. Does that describe you? I got two names which i think i will keep for a long long time. It is not possible to get it in the other domains and the people who bought it had kept it for donkey years without developing it. My domains are joyfully.asia and illustrious.asia Just to share

08-07-2008, 05:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Coastalguy NamePros Expert Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Great White North Posts: 6,977 51.50 NP$ (Donate)	Guilty...as charged. ST __________________ FOR SALE: MLSHomes.tv/MLSRealEstate.tv/ /CKGU.com/BKHU.com/VWTH.com/BKUC.com

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Padder NamePros Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	It could have been worse... I only regged a couple of my "brainstorms" before doing enough research into domain names to find out I was being stupid. tastetosterone(.)com anyone?

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.X. Revolution Calling! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NamePros Avenue Posts: 5,497 267.70 NP$ (Donate)	I have with a few names. I have nothing, other than my wife and son, that i wont sell, everything i own, has a price on it, and i will sell it __________________ Queensryche Revolution Calling! Sit Down, Shut Up and Hold on Tight....It's gonna be a bumpy ride

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SimpleDomaining Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,568 81.62 NP$ (Donate)	that describes me. i have several domains registered by me 5-6 years ago, that probably worthless. but i have feelings i will never let them drop or go. just keep renewing them. __________________ Visit http://SimpleDomaining.com. All newbie domainer needs to know to start domaining. Submit link to Simple Links Directory http://links.simpledomaining.com My last developed sites Century Plaza, Allgon , Kids Books Warehouse, Anthem Classifieds. LOOKONG FOR AN OFFER for DryCleaningCompany(.)com

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08-07-2008, 05:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
sportomoney NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 675 50.00 NP$ (Donate)	I think falling in love with domains is one of the biggest problems in the industry. You have to treat domaining like a business or you can easily lose a lot of money. Most of the names I find that appeal to me aren't sellable or worth anything outside of my own interest in them. lol

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spy23281522 New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	I think I love all my domains but sometimes they made me not comfortbale

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Michael DNMedia.com Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,808 1,499.50 NP$ (Donate)	I would sell my first name in the .com if I owned it. Like Reece said, emotion and business don't mix. However, if you're just doing this as a hobby, love away __________________ MiniSites.com - Shift Your Domains Out of Park! PushToAuction.com - List domains you would like to push to auction at Sedo! DN Media Corporation \| Friend Me on Facebook \| Follow Me on Twitter

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coreyg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,834 173.84 NP$ (Donate)	commsskills you took the words right out of my mouth.... For me...as I develop a name... and a website is born..... I fall in love w Cheers Corey __________________ DWI Lawyer☻∙ Braille∙☻ For Michael Jackson* WebsiteCheck☻∙ PageRank Checker Tool☻∙ Domain Names For Sale Free Domain Valuation \| Premium Availables ☻∙FMOZ.net Web Directory ☻∙

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mellowmasher mellowmasher.com Forum Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,365 865.03 NP$ (Donate)	I used to and like Reece said above, I have turned down offers I should have taken because my heart ruled not my head... My head rules now and I sell much more __________________ Hot New NP Live Auctions! I RECOMMEND HIVE DESIGNS FOR HIGH QUALITY WEB DESIGNS Mellowmasher.com

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Spade NameBio.com Founder Team Leader Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 7,410 12,579.82 NP$ (Donate)	Honestly, Yes. There are several domain names that hold "special" value to me. It may seem silly, and I agree with Reece, often times personal feelings conflict with business sense. However, I seem to manage just fine =) __________________ Read my Blog! NameBio.com - Search The Domain Sales Index Buying LLLL.com's ending in "CA"

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serialCoder NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 547 150.00 NP$ (Donate)	yep, nice of OP to open this sort of thread, i guess most if not all domainers are guilty in one way or another __________________ My Sedo Portfolio Page

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coreyg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,834 173.84 NP$ (Donate)	I tend to be passionate about what I am involved in.... Cheers Corey PS Hopefully users of my sites...feel the love...lol __________________ DWI Lawyer☻∙ Braille∙☻ For Michael Jackson WebsiteCheck☻∙ PageRank Checker Tool☻∙ Domain Names For Sale Free Domain Valuation \| Premium Availables ☻∙FMOZ.net Web Directory ☻∙

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Spade NameBio.com Founder Team Leader Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 7,410 12,579.82 NP$ (Donate)	Honestly, Yes. There are several domain names that hold "special" value to me. It may seem silly, and I agree with Reece, often times personal feelings conflict with business sense. However, I seem to manage just fine =) __________________ Read my Blog! NameBio.com - Search The Domain Sales Index Buying LLLL.com's ending in "CA"

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l-l-l.com Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Posts: 1,464 10.00 NP$ (Donate)	yes of course The love for them is the only reason tht keeps me attached and renew them

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coreyg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,834 173.84 NP$ (Donate)	I just fell in love again... with a name I bought here yesterday...insurancesearch.in spent last night & this morning developing it. Cheers Corey __________________ DWI Lawyer☻∙ Braille∙☻ For Michael Jackson WebsiteCheck☻∙ PageRank Checker Tool☻∙ Domain Names For Sale Free Domain Valuation \| Premium Availables ☻∙FMOZ.net Web Directory ☻∙

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namenut Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV. Posts: 2,168 1,540.59 NP$ (Donate)	Giving Reece the trifecta ... I have agree almost word for word. You can easily be blinded by the emotion even when consciously aware of the phenomenon. I'm completely guilty of the habit. I tend to value my names a bit high because of it. But I tend to hold out for good prices. I also notice this tends to happen, with me, with "brandables" rather than generics. ie: "Grafrica" with a few low $$$ offers I hold out for a MUCH higher sale. This is a name I fell in love with. I think it has something to do with ones vision of the names potential. And the hopes of getting around to or find funds to develop it. So the name gets shelved, perhaps subconsciously, via a high asking price. __________________ Vividly.net 3GsReview.com \|iPhone3GsForSale.com \| 3GSApps.org RXXP.com

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rjmlar NamePros Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 144 358.45 NP$ (Donate)	Love? No. Co-dependency? Yes.

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netzilla Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,704 223.80 NP$ (Donate)	i do when i develop it into a website that makes money __________________ "If PHP is peanut butter...then...MySQL would be the jelly. Together they can make one heck of a good sandwich." --- Netzilla 9/14/08

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thenext88 NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 224 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Not so much my domains, but there were a few auctions where I really liked the domain... but had I won I feel I would have over payed. Was very tempted at times though. __________________ http://www.lucid.me (free online dream journal with stats tacking available) http://www.luhd.com http://www.logical2012.info (the next doomsday, or not)

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