discuss The 3D Showcase and Discussion

[saucey]

Hi everyone! The 3D market appears to be exploding! Record takes at the box office by movies such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland and the announcement this week of the new 3D TV which is set to hit markets shortly have helped buoy interest in 3D multimedia platforms. Even the major American television network NBC has jumped in and will be broadcasting the NCAA Final Four basketball games in 3D!

A direct beneficiary from this renewed interest and greatly improved 3D technology is the domain business. Some of you had foresight many years ago and reg'd great names early on. Others (myself included) have only become aquainted with 3D domaining more recently, but see the huge potential this market has opened up for domainers.

Let this be the place for you to show off your 3D domain names. Ask for opinions, marketing strategies or even an appraisal or guesstimation of value. Also, feel free to post any relevant news releases/articles related to the 3D industry.

I will start the thread off with a few of my own reg's..

3DHighDefinitionTV.com (also have plural)
3DHomeEntertainment.co.uk
3DHometheaters.org
3DStreamingMovie.com
3DVancouver.com
3DWhistler.com

Saucey.

 

[buywiser]

Look at this interesting article about 3D Printing: BBC News - The disruptive future of printing

 

[MattheP]

And it seems that you, personally, have a hard time planning on renewals and find that time of year to be hard, but maybe it's YOU that are wrong for not planning properly with such valuable real estate...

Ya can't!!!!

I look forward to your next post

Such ignorance toward experienced and reputable domainer, who just gave you a good idvice, is amazing. :ghost:

Btw, how many $100 offers you got for your domains? If you really think you can easily sell 50 domains for $100 each, you are wrong.
If you are thinking about flipping to other domainers, know that they will look for bargains - $100 per domain from your portfolio is not a bargain, and you would have hard time to make 50 sales even for $20 or $30 each (try to offer couple for sale on forums and u'll see).
If you hope to make 50 'enduers' sales (sedo,afternic,whois...), know that you'll proably have to wait 5 years for that.

- note: above post is intended as friendy advice only.


PS. Friendly advice no.2 for other new members in this thread: DO NOT make your business plans with "I'll-buy-500-new-domains-and-one-big-regfeedomain-sale-will-cover-expenses-of-my-portfolio". scenario. It COULD happen, but chances are low like playing lottery. Would you make business plan with lottery win in mind?

 

[eyedomainous]

Just reg'd Cosmic3D.com --it has been on my 'avails' list for sometime, but when I read:
"James Cameron building 3D cam for Mars rover" ... I made the click.

Back on Earth, check out this cool 3D freebie from the British Geological Survey: Cut-out 3D Model of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano

BTW, 3Deyjafjallajokull.com is still available.

 

[canados]

hi guys,

this is my 3d portfolio

3dbreak.com

3dthemes.net

free3dthemes.com

3d2play.com

3dos.net (os for operating system)

3dsoftwares.net (I know, the is not good for the s, but it's receiving some visits)

 

[Gradius]

3dsoftwares.net (I know, the is not good for the s, but he's receiving some visits)

So 3dsoftwares is a guy, is he?

 

[canados]

So 3dsoftwares is a guy, is he?

sorry,
I'm not english native...however I never made this kind of errors

 

[Gradius]

sorry,
I'm not english native...however I never made this kind of errors

I'm just messing around - it is all in good fun You're doing very well considering English isn't your native language!

 

[FUTRS]

Such ignorance toward experienced and reputable domainer, who just gave you a good idvice, is amazing. :ghost:

Btw, how many $100 offers you got for your domains? If you really think you can easily sell 50 domains for $100 each, you are wrong.
If you are thinking about flipping to other domainers, know that they will look for bargains - $100 per domain from your portfolio is not a bargain, and you would have hard time to make 50 sales even for $20 or $30 each (try to offer couple for sale on forums and u'll see).
If you hope to make 50 'enduers' sales (sedo,afternic,whois...), know that you'll proably have to wait 5 years for that.

- note: above post is intended as friendy advice only.


PS. Friendly advice no.2 for other new members in this thread: DO NOT make your business plans with "I'll-buy-500-new-domains-and-one-big-regfeedomain-sale-will-cover-expenses-of-my-portfolio". scenario. It COULD happen, but chances are low like playing lottery. Would you make business plan with lottery win in mind?

Friendly advise is welcomed - thank you for your input - you can, however, use some help with your verbiage, as using the word "ignorance" is something that could set someone like me off - no need for a slander during kind words - agreed?.. so please choose a little more carefully in the future.

In all honesty, i have received six offers for names over hundred dollars in the past two months - my partner has received four offers for over a hundred dollars in the same span - i have already sold two names at $75 and just recently sold another for $100.. i have also watched .us 3d names and .org 3d names sell for $250 and $450 and up.. so yes, i think that with all your seasoning, you may still be underestimating the power in 3d names and the effect it is going to have in business and on the web.

is $75 and $100 offers going to make me rich? absolutely not... but i still feel comfortable with my position, even with all my names. I have still yet to even TRY to solicit one name to anybody - haven't sought out ONE person for a sale yet, but i still get offers out of the blue.

Considering that all 10 offers thus far have ALL come from other domainers STILL willing to pay $100 and up for a 3d domain name - even without a market - then yes, i think i will have a rather easy go at making my money back and profiting quite nicely when all is said and done.

Selling 50 domains at $100 is just an example... i know i have a few others that will fetch me much more once the market opens and is established.

Again, i appreciate your input, but this is one of those things that guys such as myself (and others on this thread) are going to go with their own gut instincts as opposed to naysayers.

With so much belief on both sides of this argument, someone will be right, and i'm betting my wallet that it's us...

.. seriously though, thanks again... the damage has already done, so wish me luck

haha

 

[mrcurly]

just had an 2 offers on my domain

3DCELLPHONES.ORG

One through Sedo and one via email

the email offer was for $125
the sedo offer was for $230 (£150 UK)

I have already turned down a offer for $400 through a forum.

 

[bmugford]

I would probably sell it for near that price. You can hand reg better product related .ORG daily on the drop. Take it and reinvest. That is how you make money and build a better portfolio.

Brad

just had an 2 offers on my domain

3DCELLPHONES.ORG

One through Sedo and one via email

the email offer was for $125
the sedo offer was for $230

 

[buywiser]

just had an 2 offers on my domain

3DCELLPHONES.ORG

One through Sedo and one via email

the email offer was for $125
the sedo offer was for $230 (£150 UK)

I have already turned down a offer for $400 through a forum.

Here that's why: New photos of Motorola 3D phone leaked – Cell Phones & Mobile Device Technology News & Updates | Geek.com

That's why you were contacted today by 2 different persons...

ps: If I were you: I would keep it until the phones come out (or sell it higher then 250$!!!)

 

[Kate]

In all honesty, i have received six offers for names over hundred dollars in the past two months - my partner has received four offers for over a hundred dollars in the same span - i have already sold two names at $75 and just recently sold another for $100.. i have also watched .us 3d names and .org 3d names sell for $250 and $450 and up.. so yes, i think that with all your seasoning, you may still be underestimating the power in 3d names and the effect it is going to have in business and on the web.

is $75 and $100 offers going to make me rich? absolutely not... but i still feel comfortable with my position, even with all my names. I have still yet to even TRY to solicit one name to anybody - haven't sought out ONE person for a sale yet, but i still get offers out of the blue.

So we are talking about low $$$ sales at best.
Why has 3D been depicted as the next big thing then. I just don't see the goldmine. Members have been talking about the opportunity of a lifetime but the fallout for domain owners is overestimated it seems.

Now to get back to the real world, my consulting job gets me approx. 400 euros/days (before taxes etc) on average, that's the going rate for IT consultants and that's not speculation, it's cash in the bank account at the end of the month. So I'm not too excited at sales in the $$$ range.
In my view, domaining is clearly not the easy way to making money, or a living.

You see, I have a down to earth approach to things.

 

[Ms Domainer]

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I don't always see eye-to-eye with sdsinc; however, she's a pro, and I consider her advice very carefully.

She has offered a lot to this forum.



JMHO.

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[larryp]

I have
3dcellph.com
3dcellph.info

 

[FUTRS]

So we are talking about low $$$ sales at best.
Why has 3D been depicted as the next big thing then. I just don't see the goldmine. Members have been talking about the opportunity of a lifetime but the fallout for domain owners is overestimated it seems.

Now to get back to the real world, my consulting job gets me approx. 400 euros/days (before taxes etc) on average, that's the going rate for IT consultants and that's not speculation, it's cash in the bank account at the end of the month. So I'm not too excited at sales in the $$$ range.
In my view, domaining is clearly not the easy way to making money, or a living.

You see, I have a down to earth approach to things.

Thank goodness your not MY consultant - i'd not have ONE 3d domain name if i had listened to you... and THEN i'd fire ya once i saw some of the sales a year later... so i guess there is SOME luck at play here, huh.

and in my real world, i make some pretty nice money as well.. this is NOT all that i do... but i don't know what that has to do with ANYthing (?)

...so i don't care you who you are and how much you make for giving bad advice - the fact that there have been sales and offers on domain names - for a product base that isn't even on the shelf yet - AND - MONTHS away at that - speaks volumes to the potential in 3d domain names... i am SO sorry that you refuse to see it any other way.

.. but once again, i do thank you for your consulting yourself out of this market

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Ms Domainer:

"Pro's" were supposed to have been running the banks in this country for years and where did that get everybody for listening?

Just cause someone caught lightening in a bottle ONE time, or even Two times, doesn't mean they are ever wrong... or have the right to give bad advice.

Listening to the PRO'S has cost this country dearly, so what does that say about the "PRO'S" ?


It's Friday everybody!!
... CHEERS!!

 

[MattheP]

Again, i appreciate your input, but this is one of those things that guys such as myself (and others on this thread) are going to go with their own gut instincts as opposed to naysayers.

I am not naysayer (nor are others in this thread who are just saying "be careful with your investments"). I have some 3d domains, I bought my first on the aftermarket 2 years ago (and turned of couple $XXXX offers). I also bought couple of reg fees for the pure gamble.

I am just saying try to focus on generic, product .coms instead of buying tons of random terms, especialy in ccTLDS, mobis, infos etc...

3D is technology that will stay with us for some time, for sure. However, there are so many new techs out there, and only very small procent of the best domains related to them made nice profit. Just take a look and see how many domains drop every day with terms like "blueray", "dvd", "hd", "hdtv", "lcd" etc... (This is just example, I am not comparing 3d with those terms).

 

[larryp]

Well said 3d I was in the stock market before you could even have a online trading account.It was when i stopped taking the advice from so called pros
when i began to make money at it.
You gotta love bubbles as long as you get off the bubble before it pops.

 

[Ms Domainer]

Ms Domainer:

"Pro's" were supposed to have been running the banks in this country for years and where did that get everybody for listening?

Just cause someone caught lightening in a bottle ONE time, or even Two times, doesn't mean they are ever wrong... or have the right to give bad advice.

Listening to the PRO'S has cost this country dearly, so what does that say about the "PRO'S" ?


It's Friday everybody!!
... CHEERS!!

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sdsinc happens to be both a pro and a "good guy."

I wouldn't exactly lump her with the crooks on Wall Street.

She's just trying to bring us down to earth a bit and seems to be more conservative in her own investing--nothing wrong with that.

I can guarantee you that she won't lock down your credit card.

She's just offering her take on the 3D rage. Nothing sinister there at all.



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[FX]

So we are talking about low $$$ sales at best.
Why has 3D been depicted as the next big thing then. I just don't see the goldmine. Members have been talking about the opportunity of a lifetime but the fallout for domain owners is overestimated it seems.

I am a old time domainer from 98, I first regged a 3D domain late January this year..in the last few months I have done $10k in sales..only three were picked up on Snapnames...the rest were hand registered..all it comes down to is... if the domainer can sell a domain.



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Now to get back to the real world, my consulting job gets me approx. 400 euros/days (before taxes etc) on average, that's the going rate for IT consultants and that's not speculation, it's cash in the bank account at the end of the month. So I'm not too excited at sales in the $$$ range.
In my view, domaining is clearly not the easy way to making money, or a living.

You see, I have a down to earth approach to things.

In the real world I work for HSBC Bank at Canary Wharf London earning £750 a day Sub contracting..

Domaining is my pass-time and yes any sale that gives me a ROI excites me..money making money...Domaining is a easy way to make money you just have to know what your doing..and how to sell it.

 

[bmugford]

D-K, the main reason you are successful though is experience. You know what type of domains have potential buyers and how to find those buyers.

You are one of the only ones actually making sales, but it has more to do with that experience than the 3D trend itself. I am sure you can do well in any niche.

Many of these newbies who are scoffing at good advice will not be in the game a year from now when they have to face renewals on hundreds of average domains.

Brad

I am a old time domainer from 98, I first regged a 3D domain late January this year..in the last few months I have done $10k in sales..only three were picked up on Snapnames...the rest were hand registered..all it comes down to is... if the domainer can sell a domain.

 

[larryp]

Agree d-k your money must make money otherwise it just gets spent.

 

[opalxx]

Domaining is my pass-time and yes any sale that gives me a ROI excites me..money making money...Domaining is a easy way to make money you just have to know what your doing..and how to sell it.

G'day Dave. I forgot to thank you for your good input re: country codes. As far as i can determine, i regged the last 3 remaining.

Only one today:-

COM
3DKEITAI

KEITAI is Japanese for cell phones.

 

[gilescoley]

I would probably sell it for near that price. You can hand reg better product related .ORG daily on the drop. Take it and reinvest. That is how you make money and build a better portfolio.

I agree, I would have sold that in a flash, I really dont think the .org will increase in value that much. Different story if it was the .COM

Anyway good luck

 

[shane mac]

just had an 2 offers on my domain

3DCELLPHONES.ORG

One through Sedo and one via email

the email offer was for $125
the sedo offer was for $230 (£150 UK)

I have already turned down a offer for $400 through a forum.

Tempting offer, how badly do you want the sale?

I have 3dmobilephone.net on auction next week, so lets see how it compares.

Just bought androidphone.ws and .cc

Was just wondering though if its tm'd.... am not too sure about it.

 

[DnEbook]

telling people to stay away from their own cctld is bad advice , i sold a 3d domain in december for $33O and it has paid for 7 more 2year regs in my cctld with some change , i think there is a lot to be said for cctlds