discuss .AL Extension

[Casey L]

It seems today there has been more auctions for .AL domains than I have seen in my entire time on NamePros. Any particular reason? What are your opinions on the extension?

 

[trampoline]

In my opinion, .al is worth a look simply because it's a European TLD. In Europe the ccTLDs tend to rule but there are disparities from one country to another.
However, the .al TLD is not very mature presently.
it is a small market, and Albania is among the poorest countries of Europe.

Albania is already a member of NATO and it is candidate for EU membership. But this is not for the near future (and assuming the EU has not disintegrated in the meantime).
There is good potential in tourism too.

I would personally NOT set my sights on domain hacks or the mystical Chinese end user. Instead, consider domain names that could appeal to local end users. LL/LLL are always popular for use as corporate acronyms.
Obviously you need a long-term horizon here.

Keep in mind that the TLD is still immature, thus it cannot command high prices. And it will always be a small market.

I think because it's a small market, we should invest in .al . From year to year the online market has grown, and the market is considering the online promotion as an inevitable thing. One thing i read about the Albanians is that, they trend to use more international words instead of albanian ones. Anyway, i am linkink here an article which i came cross. It's in Albanian but you can google translate it, and get the idea of what i mean.

http://shqiptarja.com/ekonomi/2733/...blerjet-online-bankat-nisin-gar-n-234073.html

 

[JackChan]

I feel .al isnt a bad investment at all because the reg price is not high than other extension. I wish Godaddy and other well known registrar offer this extension too than it will become more value.

on.al
kd.al
lr.al

Those are my new baby to my .al collection Maybe you call me a crazy but I cant refuse any LL.

 

[Silentptnr]

To Sellers Of .AL Domains: Please consider removing them from Sedo when you sell them here on NP. I have purchased several LL.al domains and I still see them on Sedo.

 

[JackChan]

@Silentptnr I think you should private msg them bro .. sometime they aren't check in here .

 

[Silentptnr]

@Silentptnr I think you should private msg them bro .. sometime they aren't check in here .

Oh, okay.

 

[Casey L]

I have invested in one .al name, but not for the sake of hopeful Chinese interest. The extension itself has a vowel in it, and except for tlds like com & net that are vastly more popular, might that inhibit potential chip value?

 

[Recons.Com]

Well, they don't seem to mind .top, .wang etc. that have vowel in it, do they?

 

[Silentptnr]

Well, they don't seem to mind .top, .wang etc. that have vowel in it, do they?

Nope, they don't.

I have actually read some very interesting articles about the two cultures in China with respect to domain name investing. One, is the older Chinese domain investor that holds true to Chinese beliefs about vowels, zeroes, fours and such. The other is the young Chinese domain investor that does not hold to these cultural beliefs as strongly.

This is why there sometimes seems like there is inconsistency in what investments Chinese domain investors are making. There are different types of Chinese domain investors.

 

[Silentptnr]

Not to say that all extension are alike, but here is an example of LL and NN sales in alternate extensions:

11.ooo (currently at $3,000)
33.asia (currently at $1,000)
55.asia (currently at $1,000)
24.pm (currently at $430)

Source: Domaining.com

 

[JackChan]

Once is step on Sedo auction for LL or NN. The price won't be worse at all

 

[Casey L]

Fair enough, I've just always wondered about the discrepancy on either side of the dot. Of course, we all prosper from the Chinese not applying chip requirements to the extension.

 

[indam]

Once is step on Sedo auction for LL or NN. The price won't be worse at all

Caution with the SEDO auctions! They will charge a flat 250$ on sales for special TLDs

 

[webhostal]

10 Two letter domain released today for WebHost.al clients only:

kc.al
gy.al
ye.al
yi.al
sw.al
pn.al
ky.al
qo.al
wz.al
vy.al

 

[webhostal]

Sold out

 

[JackChan]

Hi @webhostal please check your PM inbox thanks

 

[UXela]

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[Domainstore]

Didn't know this extention yet.
i registerred a word (in Albanian translation) just now.
Thanks for this thread

 

[Casey L]

10 Two letter domain released today for WebHost.al clients only:

kc.al
gy.al
ye.al
yi.al
sw.al
pn.al
ky.al
qo.al
wz.al
vy.al

are any other 2l.al being held by the registry?

 

[-EM-]

They were dropped domains

 

[indam]

They were dropped domains

Actually, domains that were to be dropped and renewed before being droppped!

 

[-EM-]

Exactly! I was contacting them about that. Not fair!

 

[trampoline]

I bought three of them, payed them. than got an email with the payment back

 

[webhostal]

Just for clarification:
The owner of those domains has decided to release them through WebHost.al to the public before the deletion date.

@trampoline the domains have been awarded to the first to order and to pay.

 

[trampoline]

Just for clarification:
The owner of those domains has decided to release them through WebHost.al to the public before the deletion date.

@trampoline the domains have been awarded to the first to order and to pay.

Ok sory, i didnt read the email. now saw the ticket.

 

[-EM-]

Just for clarification:
The owner of those domains has decided to release them through WebHost.al to the public before the deletion date.

Yeah, sure.