My
first domain registration was a .ca used for development, and my second a .net, developed also in a lackadaisical way, both of which I still have.
The first domain names that I got specifically for resale were some cheap new extensions that made phrases. They are
completely forgettable, were not wise purchases, and I let most expire after first year. One example: ICanDo.Science reg Sept 1, 2016 was one of the early ones. I only invested a total of about $30 across 20 or so domain names. I did sell a few for $10 to $20, and since I had only paid order of $1, it did help bootstrap me to wiser purchases.
One of the few names from that era that I kept long term was the acronym
CRISPR.science that I was able to get when it dropped in first half of 2017, years before the Nobel Prize was awarded for CRISPR. Despite all of the ethical challenges, I think CRISPR will cure some of the most vexing genetic disorders, among other things, and like owning the exact acronym. I have it renewed until 2030, so not giving up on it anytime soon.
My oldest domain name dates to May 1996, but I have not owned it nearly that long. It is a multi-word .com phrase that I like, but not sure it will ever find a buyer. I have a vague development idea, but that will probably never see the light of day.
Thanks for the interesting topic,
@jhm.
Have a good weekend, everyone.
Bob