discuss Namescon 2018 Domain List Is Up!

Silentptnr · Dec 4, 2017

Here's a link to the list:

http://www.namejet.com/featuredauctions/liveauction

xynames · Dec 11, 2017

If you're selling something rare, auctions may bring you more money for the item than any other means of sale. For example, sale of a rare not just typical Rolex Paul Newman Cosmograph, or a Van Gogh painting. Bidders can't get the item anywhere else and might go crazy outbidding each other, paying more than they would if doing a one on one deal with the owner.

But for average to good merchandise, auctions will almost never bring in top value or full value. And for low quality merchandise, auctions will bring in almost nothing (but, for really crappy merchandise, auctions might bring in a few bucks versus the item never selling at all).

However, auctions do bring in revenue quickly, rather than sitting waiting for the right buyer. So it's often a trade off, time versus money, money versus time.

In general, when you hear about something "going up for auction" - it means the owner couldn't sell it any other way, or needed the cash and had to move it quickly. With the noted above exceptions.

atinc · Dec 11, 2017

30% is a rip off

Yaffa · Dec 11, 2017

I'm still confused about: the deadline for submissions - and what determines which domains get into the live auction? Many of last year's choices seemed strange.

-EM- · Dec 11, 2017

stewmath said:
Already got a bid on one of mine

Nice, which is your domain?

stewmath · Dec 11, 2017

-EM- said:
Nice, which is your domain?

Everest // cam

Yup cam not com

-EM- · Dec 11, 2017

stewmath said:
Everest // cam

Yup cam not com

I actually thought it was com lol
Anyway, congs, and hope you can get as much as possible.

promo · Dec 11, 2017

xynames said:
If you're selling something rare, auctions may bring you more money for the item than any other means of sale. For example, sale of a rare not just typical Rolex Paul Newman Cosmograph, or a Van Gogh painting. Bidders can't get the item anywhere else and might go crazy outbidding each other, paying more than they would if doing a one on one deal with the owner.

But for average to good merchandise, auctions will almost never bring in top value or full value. And for low quality merchandise, auctions will bring in almost nothing (but, for really crappy merchandise, auctions might bring in a few bucks versus the item never selling at all).

However, auctions do bring in revenue quickly, rather than sitting waiting for the right buyer. So it's often a trade off, time versus money, money versus time.

In general, when you hear about something "going up for auction" - it means the owner couldn't sell it any other way, or needed the cash and had to move it quickly. With the noted above exceptions.

I agree with most of this. But the domaining world is particular in the way that we have two distinct buyer groups. Resellers and end users.. End users pay 10x or more for your name than the resellers, but almost never attend the places where domains are auctioned. So I would add that by auctioning your domain name you have pretty much settled for a reseller price in comparison to waiting for (or finding) an end user offer.

Auctions are great for flippers. But not so much for investors.

atinc · Dec 11, 2017

atinc said:
30% is a rip off

This year's Commission is down to %25

JB Lions · Jan 25, 2018

5 more days.

Looks like these 3 of the bigger names hit reserve:
runner.com
tees.com
publicize.com

About half don't have bids/yet.

Do you guys think 500 names is too much? I do. I think there are some great names, premium names but then some that shouldn't be in there.

Silentptnr · Jan 25, 2018

JB Lions said:
5 more days.

Looks like these 3 of the bigger names hit reserve:
runner.com
tees.com
publicize.com

About half don't have bids/yet.

Do you guys think 500 names is too much? I do. I think there are some great names, premium names but then some that shouldn't be in there.

Agree completely. Too many.

Dave · Jan 25, 2018

I sold a name at Namescon last year. One thing for sure, the team that handled the transaction did great, and I am sure will be great again for anyone selling this year.

E-Promote · Jan 25, 2018

xynames said:
If you're selling something rare, auctions may bring you more money for the item than any other means of sale...Bidders can't get the item anywhere else and might go crazy outbidding each other, paying more than they would if doing a one on one deal with the owner.

promo said:
...End users pay 10x or more for your name than the resellers, but almost never attend the places where domains are auctioned. So I would add that by auctioning your domain name you have pretty much settled for a reseller price in comparison to waiting for (or finding) an end user offer...

Great points both.

mad409 · Jan 26, 2018

Some of the selections are so off the wall.

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