Just an Idea - Sealed High-Bid Auction?

gou · 11-12-2006, 11:09 PM

I was thinking that if enough of you are interested, a Sealed High-Bid Auction thread could be created.
The idea is basically to gather some .mobi domains for sale in one thread and have it opened for a predetermined amount of time. During that time, bids will be placed on the items by submitting the bids to the organizer. No bidder will know the bid of any other participant. The highest bidder will win the domain (basically a silent auction).

Would this work or not?

Jo · 11-13-2006, 07:42 AM

A Silent Auction.

I was thinking about this last night too and was going to start a thread on it.

I think it's a good idea as long as the sellers can set a reserve. If the reserve is not met seller has the option of relisting for a lower reserve. We could have one a week.

dag · 11-13-2006, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerrijo

A Silent Auction.

I was thinking about this last night too and was going to start a thread on it.

I think it's a good idea as long as the sellers can set a reserve. If the reserve is not met seller has the option of relisting for a lower reserve. We could have one a week.

Or instead of trying to limit it to one per week, we could just have a running thread that lists the current domains up for silent auction, along with their ending dates. Other posts to the thread could be discouraged, with help from the moderators...

Jo · 11-13-2006, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dagersh

Or instead of trying to limit it to one per week, we could just have a running thread that lists the current domains up for silent auction, along with their ending dates. Other posts to the thread could be discouraged, with help from the moderators...

The thread may end up looking like the mobi names for sale thread, hard to find stuff. Think of it...page after page after a while. I think one sticky thread a week is better with a set end time in the title of the thread clearly stating the auction dates and end time.

dag · 11-13-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerrijo

The thread may end up looking like the mobi names for sale thread, hard to find stuff. Think of it...page after page after a while. I think one sticky thread a week is better with a set end time in the title of the thread clearly stating the auction dates and end time.

True...

iNod · 11-13-2006, 11:30 AM

It would be hard to moderate and some people might not trust the auctioneer/host with maybe removing some high bids or something, or places false bids.

But we can give it a try I guess and see how it goes maybe.

- Steve

Jo · 11-13-2006, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iNod

It would be hard to moderate and some people might not trust the auctioneer/host with maybe removing some high bids or something, or places false bids.

But we can give it a try I guess and see how it goes maybe.

- Steve

Maybe we could sweet talk

-db- into accepting bids? He's the most trust-worthy here. Then again he may have too much on his plate as it is.

gou · 11-13-2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by iNod

It would be hard to moderate and some people might not trust the auctioneer/host with maybe removing some high bids or something, or places false bids.

Once the names are sold, the prices paid for them will be made public, so I don't see how it could be manipulated. The host will not be allowed to bid on the names, obviously.

-db- · 11-15-2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerrijo

Maybe we could sweet talk

-db- into accepting bids?

I'm happy to help out anyway I can. Just let me know when (or if) you need me.

Should be fun!

Jo · 11-15-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by -db-

I'm happy to help out anyway I can. Just let me know when (or if) you need me.

Should be fun!

Excellent! -db- I think once we start a thread you may get bombarded with PMs!

DropLister · 11-15-2006, 03:21 PM

in a silent auction im pretty sure you can see the other bids, or atleast be told youve been out bid

Jo · 11-15-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DropLister

in a silent auction im pretty sure you can see the other bids, or atleast be told youve been out bid

You are right. Does everyone want this format though? I think maybe -db- could start the thread, that way he can also update the bids and also make it a Sticky! And how many names do we start with? If too few, not enough variety.

-db- · 11-15-2006, 04:18 PM

Sure, I could make a sticky thread, and keep all the bids updated (etc.) no problem.

I'm flexible, and can do it however the majority agrees.

Your wish is my command.

Jo · 11-15-2006, 05:03 PM

gou, iNod, anyone have suggestions or ideas? Do we all want to submit our names to -db- now? When he has more than ten or fifteen we could start...what say you?

eAudible · 11-15-2006, 05:16 PM

I could toss in 5 or so LLL.mobis...

gou · 11-15-2006, 05:17 PM

The problem would be lack of buyers IMO.
The reserve should be very reasonable to encourage bids. We don't want people asking $x,xxx for ThisDomainSucks.mobi.
I would also say 10 domains max per auction for the same reason.

iNod · 11-15-2006, 05:17 PM

Go for it, or if -db- is busy, I wouldn't mind doing it.

But how would this work? We submit our names they list them and he (auctioneer) takes in bids sealed and talks them over with the seller? He than does the whole escrow thing?

- Steve

gou · 11-15-2006, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iNod

Go for it, or if -db- is busy, I wouldn't mind doing it.

But how would this work? We submit our names they list them and he (auctioneer) takes in bids sealed and talks them over with the seller? He than does the whole escrow thing?

- Steve

I don't think there's any "talking over" to be done. The highest bidder will be told to contact the seller.

iNod · 11-15-2006, 05:22 PM

So, the seller says what he is expecting and it is all up to the auctioneer to receive the bids and contact the seller after a period of time? Or when the bid receives the (reserve) or what do we have in mind for that part?

- Steve

gou · 11-15-2006, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iNod

So, the seller says what he is expecting and it is all up to the auctioneer to receive the bids and contact the seller after a period of time? Or when the bid receives the (reserve) or what do we have in mind for that part?

- Steve

The auctioneer's job would be to:
1) Collect Bids
2) Post the highest bid for each item during the auction (if that's how we want to do it)
3) Notify the highest bidder to contact the seller if the reserve is met at the end of the auction

iNod · 11-15-2006, 05:40 PM

Sounds good, I can do that if you want. Just let me know when you want me to do it.

- Steve

Jo · 11-15-2006, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iNod

Sounds good, I can do that if you want. Just let me know when you want me to do it.

- Steve

Sorry Steve, I didn't mean to step on anyones toes. I guess it's up to you and -db- to decide who wants to do it.

iNod · 11-15-2006, 06:46 PM

Yup, I will give him a pm and see who wants to do it

- Steve

-db- · 11-15-2006, 07:14 PM

We've just added Steve (iNod) as a forum leader for the .MOBI section, so I think it would be fitting to have him be the auctioneer for this event.

After all, what's the worst that could happen?

He screws it up, and we have to kill him?

Eh... no big deal.

Jo · 11-15-2006, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -db-

We've just added Steve (iNod) as a forum leader for the .MOBI section, so I think it would be fitting to have him be the auctioneer for this event.

After all, what's the worst that could happen?

He screws it up, and we have to kill him?

Eh... no big deal.

Congrats Steve!

11-12-2006, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
gou NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 654 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Just an Idea - Sealed High-Bid Auction? I was thinking that if enough of you are interested, a Sealed High-Bid Auction thread could be created. The idea is basically to gather some .mobi domains for sale in one thread and have it opened for a predetermined amount of time. During that time, bids will be placed on the items by submitting the bids to the organizer. No bidder will know the bid of any other participant. The highest bidder will win the domain (basically a silent auction). Would this work or not?

11-13-2006, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
iNod Eating Pie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,289 126.05 NP$ (Donate)	It would be hard to moderate and some people might not trust the auctioneer/host with maybe removing some high bids or something, or places false bids. But we can give it a try I guess and see how it goes maybe. - Steve __________________ I feel old.

11-15-2006, 03:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
DropLister Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: .ma.us Posts: 1,783 21.95 NP$ (Donate)	in a silent auction im pretty sure you can see the other bids, or atleast be told youve been out bid __________________

11-15-2006, 04:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
-db- NamePros Inc. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: .US of America Posts: 5,570 107.00 NP$ (Donate)	Sure, I could make a sticky thread, and keep all the bids updated (etc.) no problem. I'm flexible, and can do it however the majority agrees. Your wish is my command. __________________ I support Children: Wish.org \| MissingKids.com I support Animals: SPCA.org \| SPCA.com Jeff \| Armstrong \| Grrilla - First 3 inductees into NamePro's Hall-Of-Fame.

11-15-2006, 05:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
iNod Eating Pie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,289 126.05 NP$ (Donate)	Go for it, or if -db- is busy, I wouldn't mind doing it. But how would this work? We submit our names they list them and he (auctioneer) takes in bids sealed and talks them over with the seller? He than does the whole escrow thing? - Steve __________________ I feel old.

11-13-2006, 07:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,223 18.77 NP$ (Donate)	A Silent Auction. I was thinking about this last night too and was going to start a thread on it. I think it's a good idea as long as the sellers can set a reserve. If the reserve is not met seller has the option of relisting for a lower reserve. We could have one a week.

11-15-2006, 05:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,223 18.77 NP$ (Donate)	gou, iNod, anyone have suggestions or ideas? Do we all want to submit our names to -db- now? When he has more than ten or fifteen we could start...what say you?

11-15-2006, 05:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
eAudible NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 200 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	I could toss in 5 or so LLL.mobis...

11-15-2006, 05:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
gou NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 654 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	The problem would be lack of buyers IMO. The reserve should be very reasonable to encourage bids. We don't want people asking $x,xxx for ThisDomainSucks.mobi. I would also say 10 domains max per auction for the same reason.

11-15-2006, 05:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
iNod Eating Pie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,289 126.05 NP$ (Donate)	So, the seller says what he is expecting and it is all up to the auctioneer to receive the bids and contact the seller after a period of time? Or when the bid receives the (reserve) or what do we have in mind for that part? - Steve __________________ I feel old.

11-15-2006, 05:40 PM	#21 (permalink)
iNod Eating Pie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,289 126.05 NP$ (Donate)	Sounds good, I can do that if you want. Just let me know when you want me to do it. - Steve __________________ I feel old.

11-15-2006, 06:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
iNod Eating Pie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,289 126.05 NP$ (Donate)	Yup, I will give him a pm and see who wants to do it - Steve __________________ I feel old.

11-15-2006, 07:14 PM	#24 (permalink)
-db- NamePros Inc. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: .US of America Posts: 5,570 107.00 NP$ (Donate)	We've just added Steve (iNod) as a forum leader for the .MOBI section, so I think it would be fitting to have him be the auctioneer for this event. After all, what's the worst that could happen? He screws it up, and we have to kill him? Eh... no big deal. __________________ I support Children: Wish.org \| MissingKids.com I support Animals: SPCA.org \| SPCA.com Jeff \| Armstrong \| Grrilla - First 3 inductees into NamePro's Hall-Of-Fame.

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