In this week's Top Topics, there are a couple of notable discussions surrounding four-letter .COM domain names. We all saw the rise of this category last year - could this year yield yet more increases in four-letter .COM values? Elsewhere, Shane Bellone has shared his views after his first year as a full-time domain name investor in what is a very interesting read.
You Thought 2015 Was Crazy? Get Ready for 2016
We can all agree that 2015 was an incredible year for the domain industry: we saw new records being set, we witnessed buyouts, and there was more money entering the field than ever before. @Axorees has given his own predictions for what is to come in 2016. These predictions include the prices of all 4-Letter (4L) .COMs reaching at least $1,000 by the middle of the year. Could these predictions prove to be true?
Topic by: @Axorees
Selling A Reputation for $100
Almost every domainer has had an experience of a deal going wrong, but few have risked their reputation over a matter of just $100. @johnn shared his story this week of an agreement he had made to buy two domain names for $1,000.
After this offer had been accepted by the seller, johnn naturally thought that this sale was now a formality. However, just 15 minutes later, the seller informed johnn that the domains had just been sold for $1,100. Could this type of behavior ever be justified? Is it worth risking a bad reputation to get an extra $100?
Topic by: @johnn
What Is the Most Valuable 4L .COM Domain?
Four-letter .COM domain names have value. That can no longer be a point to argue. However, what is the most valuable four-letter .COM domain name in existence? Could it be King.com, Loan.com or Fund.com? Here, the community discusses which four-letter .COM is the most valuable in their opinion.
Topic by: @joricarmo
Why Being a Domainer Is a Constant Hustle
Domain investing is a unique industry in which you can invest a small sum of money and potentially see a large return relatively quickly. However, to reach a position to be able to constantly see this type of return, you need to work hard, and you have to be constantly learning.
In this discussion, @Shane Bellone shared his experiences of his first year as a full-time domain investor, documenting the ups and downs of his year.
Topic by: @Shane Bellone
How Much Should You Charge End-Users for 4L.Com's?
If you have been browsing the domain name blogs and forums for a while, you will have no doubt witnessed the rapid rise in four-letter .COM domain prices. Chinese Premiums (CHiPs) reached an average sales price of over $2,000 per domain last year.
A very good question has been raised this week. If domain investors are charging other domain investors $2,000 per four-letter .COM domain, how much should end-users be quoted for the same domain name? In the past, end-user pricing has been far higher than wholesale pricing, but will this change? Has it already changed?
Topic by: @jamaltq
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what’s trending!
You Thought 2015 Was Crazy? Get Ready for 2016
We can all agree that 2015 was an incredible year for the domain industry: we saw new records being set, we witnessed buyouts, and there was more money entering the field than ever before. @Axorees has given his own predictions for what is to come in 2016. These predictions include the prices of all 4-Letter (4L) .COMs reaching at least $1,000 by the middle of the year. Could these predictions prove to be true?
Topic by: @Axorees
Selling A Reputation for $100
Almost every domainer has had an experience of a deal going wrong, but few have risked their reputation over a matter of just $100. @johnn shared his story this week of an agreement he had made to buy two domain names for $1,000.
After this offer had been accepted by the seller, johnn naturally thought that this sale was now a formality. However, just 15 minutes later, the seller informed johnn that the domains had just been sold for $1,100. Could this type of behavior ever be justified? Is it worth risking a bad reputation to get an extra $100?
Topic by: @johnn
What Is the Most Valuable 4L .COM Domain?
Four-letter .COM domain names have value. That can no longer be a point to argue. However, what is the most valuable four-letter .COM domain name in existence? Could it be King.com, Loan.com or Fund.com? Here, the community discusses which four-letter .COM is the most valuable in their opinion.
Topic by: @joricarmo
Why Being a Domainer Is a Constant Hustle
Domain investing is a unique industry in which you can invest a small sum of money and potentially see a large return relatively quickly. However, to reach a position to be able to constantly see this type of return, you need to work hard, and you have to be constantly learning.
In this discussion, @Shane Bellone shared his experiences of his first year as a full-time domain investor, documenting the ups and downs of his year.
Topic by: @Shane Bellone
How Much Should You Charge End-Users for 4L.Com's?
If you have been browsing the domain name blogs and forums for a while, you will have no doubt witnessed the rapid rise in four-letter .COM domain prices. Chinese Premiums (CHiPs) reached an average sales price of over $2,000 per domain last year.
A very good question has been raised this week. If domain investors are charging other domain investors $2,000 per four-letter .COM domain, how much should end-users be quoted for the same domain name? In the past, end-user pricing has been far higher than wholesale pricing, but will this change? Has it already changed?
Topic by: @jamaltq
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what’s trending!
