Some "geo + channel" TVs

krx · 08-04-2008, 09:20 PM

It's time to renew and I have to decide whether these ones deserve it:

honoluluchannel(.)TV
connecticutchannel(.)TV
massachusettschannel(.)TV
pennsylvaniachannel(.)TV
southcarolinachannel(.)TV

Any potential value here or should I let 'em go?

krx · 08-05-2008, 08:32 AM

The simpler question is, does anyone see any reason to renew these? I picked them up for cheap - about 4 bucks each - with the idea they might make decent mini-sites. But I have many other higher priority projects so it will be months at best before I get around to this.

My feeling is the "channel" gives them some potential as state-specific social networking sites, or multimedia news sites. But developing them as such is probably more work and more of a gamble than I need right now.

So I will let them expire - unless maybe someone sees some value here that I'm missing...

mckennaronnie · 08-05-2008, 08:40 AM

Id let them expire.

.tv · 08-05-2008, 09:37 AM

Ken,
I'd keep these names for a year or two.

99% of Geo.TV names (especially U.S Geo.tv names) are Premiums, and most of them are not available.

Few of them left at $10,000 - $50,000/Yr.

______Channel.TV names are the next attractive option, and you may hold them for as many years as you like at the normal renewal fee.

All the best!

krx · 08-05-2008, 10:03 AM

Thank you .tv. Very interesting perspective. The idea being with or w/out development the domains may be worth something if & when dot TV takes off.

Other views?

Jimbojimbo · 08-05-2008, 10:21 AM

I hope I'm wrong but I think you would be better dropping them - and it's maths, not sentiment or intuition that makes me think so.

Too renew the five 'inferior' (and I consider geoCHANNEL names inferior to pure geo names) names for the next five years may cost (at Godaddy today $29) a total of $725.

If you didn't renew but instead went and used that $725 on a shorter, more apt geo in the marketplace here - you might get a good name for $500. You could then use the extra $225 to renew and possibly 'by-hand' develop (ie you build the internet tv site yourself).

In the marketplace recently we've seen some good pure geo names go through at low prices. No add ons of 'channel' 'site' 'news' etc. These are what will always be seen as the 'real deal' no geo+add-on.

The pure geo names are immediately sale-able and develop-able, however, the geo channel, news, site etc names may need quite some time for the market to reach that point of maturity for them to have any decent value. And even by that time, the pure geos would have increased in value substantially more.

Krossat · 08-05-2008, 10:36 AM

have u considered that any respectable pure geo .tv would have high premium renewals which are much higher than a standard reg? You cant compare the two, GeoGenerics are a totally different niche than pure Geo's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbojimbo

I hope I'm wrong but I think you would be better dropping them - and it's maths, not sentiment or intuition that makes me think so.

Too renew the five 'inferior' (and I consider geoCHANNEL names inferior to pure geo names) names for the next five years may cost (at Godaddy today $29) a total of $725.

If you didn't renew but instead went and used that $725 on a shorter, more apt geo in the marketplace here - you might get a good name for $500. You could then use the extra $225 to renew and possibly 'by-hand' develop (ie you build the internet tv site yourself).

In the marketplace recently we've seen some good pure geo names go through at low prices. No add ons of 'channel' 'site' 'news' etc. These are what will always be seen as the 'real deal' no geo+add-on.

The pure geo names are immediately sale-able and develop-able, however, the geo channel, news, site etc names may need quite some time for the market to reach that point of maturity for them to have any decent value. And even by that time, the pure geos would have increased in value substantially more.

krx · 08-05-2008, 10:48 AM

Excellent points-counterpoints! Rep added.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krossat

have u considered that any respectable pure geo .tv would have high premium renewals which are much higher than a standard reg? You cant compare the two, GeoGenerics are a totally different niche than pure Geo's.

Is this to say you would keep/renew them? Do you think they will be worth a 3-5 year investment (in renewal fees)?

Has anyone had much luck putting mini-sites on domains like these? If I could make $2-3/month each they would pay for themselves.

Jimbojimbo · 08-05-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krossat

have u considered that any respectable pure geo .tv would have high premium renewals which are much higher than a standard reg? You cant compare the two, GeoGenerics are a totally different niche than pure Geo's.

This is not always the case.

I bought a major location in the UK a few days ago without ANY PREMIUM.

There are hundreds of non-premium pure geo.tv.

Krossat · 08-05-2008, 11:06 AM

Well I'm just trying to imply that Geo Genercis and Pure Geo Domains are two different things.

Its like comparing a connecticut "two worder" to lets a say a less known state / township "one worder". Both are totally different. Why compare the two at all? You might as well use the money you wouldnt spend on the geo generic on say LLL.nets or a generic two worder?

But if you look at the geo generic, channel is a very relevant word. I think they are above average domains for sure, and I would keep them another year. For me TV domains are basically "video" / "dynamic media" domains. "Channel" fits the description there.

Just my opinion there Jimbo, way to a healthy discussion, nothing else

08-04-2008, 09:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
krx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,359 2,220.10 NP$ (Donate)	Some "geo + channel" TVs It's time to renew and I have to decide whether these ones deserve it: honoluluchannel(.)TV connecticutchannel(.)TV massachusettschannel(.)TV pennsylvaniachannel(.)TV southcarolinachannel(.)TV Any potential value here or should I let 'em go? __________________ + + + I need "Rug" and "Carpet" domains

08-05-2008, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
.tv Fortunes Ahead™ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 10°51'3"N 78°41'9"E Posts: 2,025 596.83 NP$ (Donate)	Ken, I'd keep these names for a year or two. 99% of Geo.TV names (especially U.S Geo.tv names) are Premiums, and most of them are not available. Few of them left at $10,000 - $50,000/Yr. ______Channel.TV names are the next attractive option, and you may hold them for as many years as you like at the normal renewal fee. All the best! __________________ Whatever has happened, has happened Good. Whatever is happening, is happening Good. Whatever will happen in the future, will happen Good. What did you lose? Why do you cry? What did you bring to lose? What did you create to go as waste? Whatever you took, you took it from here. Whatever you gave, you gave it here. Whatever is yours today will be someone else's tomorrow. Another day it will be somebody else's!

08-05-2008, 11:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Krossat krossat.com Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3,623 1,035.00 NP$ (Donate)	Well I'm just trying to imply that Geo Genercis and Pure Geo Domains are two different things. Its like comparing a connecticut "two worder" to lets a say a less known state / township "one worder". Both are totally different. Why compare the two at all? You might as well use the money you wouldnt spend on the geo generic on say LLL.nets or a generic two worder? But if you look at the geo generic, channel is a very relevant word. I think they are above average domains for sure, and I would keep them another year. For me TV domains are basically "video" / "dynamic media" domains. "Channel" fits the description there. Just my opinion there Jimbo, way to a healthy discussion, nothing else __________________ <<< Krossat's Blog : Launching Soon - Available Names & Drop Software Site >>> <<< Disclosable Available Domain Lists : : GeoGeneric "US" Domains >>> <<Profit Hour>> <<Image Gallery>> <<Comedy Central>>

08-05-2008, 08:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
krx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,359 2,220.10 NP$ (Donate)	The simpler question is, does anyone see any reason to renew these? I picked them up for cheap - about 4 bucks each - with the idea they might make decent mini-sites. But I have many other higher priority projects so it will be months at best before I get around to this. My feeling is the "channel" gives them some potential as state-specific social networking sites, or multimedia news sites. But developing them as such is probably more work and more of a gamble than I need right now. So I will let them expire - unless maybe someone sees some value here that I'm missing...

08-05-2008, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
mckennaronnie Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: no telling ye Posts: 2,285 210.00 NP$ (Donate)	Id let them expire.

08-05-2008, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
krx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,359 2,220.10 NP$ (Donate)	Thank you .tv. Very interesting perspective. The idea being with or w/out development the domains may be worth something if & when dot TV takes off. Other views?

08-05-2008, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jimbojimbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,547 35.00 NP$ (Donate)	I hope I'm wrong but I think you would be better dropping them - and it's maths, not sentiment or intuition that makes me think so. Too renew the five 'inferior' (and I consider geoCHANNEL names inferior to pure geo names) names for the next five years may cost (at Godaddy today $29) a total of $725. If you didn't renew but instead went and used that $725 on a shorter, more apt geo in the marketplace here - you might get a good name for $500. You could then use the extra $225 to renew and possibly 'by-hand' develop (ie you build the internet tv site yourself). In the marketplace recently we've seen some good pure geo names go through at low prices. No add ons of 'channel' 'site' 'news' etc. These are what will always be seen as the 'real deal' no geo+add-on. The pure geo names are immediately sale-able and develop-able, however, the geo channel, news, site etc names may need quite some time for the market to reach that point of maturity for them to have any decent value. And even by that time, the pure geos would have increased in value substantially more.

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