.com 6N sales report

[TargetNames]

Hello all,

For several months, I have been recording 6N sales from Asian auctions. I now have enough data (thousands of sales) to offer some perspective on the 6N market and general trends. Because the market is so liquid (and large), I have segmented the data into specific "pattern" types which have a large enough sample size to be meaningful.

Please note that there are other threads for showcasing your domains and discussing 6N in general terms. In this thread, I will highlight and discuss only 6N.coms sold at auction (live bids and confirmed buyers) on Asian platforms. I will use this thread to focus on specific pattern sales with short commentary. Hopefully, this will help buyers and sellers in pricing and bidding.

Please note:

1. I have not captured every sale, but am confident I have recorded "most".

2. I make no warranty as to the accuracy of the final sales price as I am relying on the auction sites and the sales reporting site Chaomi.

3. There is a lot of data and almost impossible to capture all. For perspective, the pattern I will analyze today has almost 80 recorded sales in the last 7 days. How many of this pattern were published on Namebio in the last 7 days? The answer is 0. Feel free to add sales that I may have missed or from lesser known auction sites.

4. Sales are in Chinese yuan (CNY)- Conversion guide (changes daily, so not precise):

2000 CNY- $304
2250 CNY- $342
2500 CNY- $380
2750 CNY- $418
3000 CNY- $456
3500 CNY- $532
4000 CNY- $608

Today's 6N pattern analysis: The interior, non-eight "triple" repeating digit (no 0,4).
Pattern type example: x111xx, xx111x

6N with interior triple number 1

381113 2000
311193 2300
281115 2200
511183 2200
711126 2200
571115 2300
711196 2200
511186 2900
151118 2700
811138 3000
811131 2700
511172 2399
291116 2300
611131 2600
311176 2200
211181 2700
911131 2700
811156 2400
311193 2400
611169 2600
711126 2200

Comment: 21 sales, average: 2438 CNY ($371), Low 2000 High 3000 (bookend 8), x111x1 ave: 2675 CNY ($407)


6N with interior triple number 2

762225 2200
722239 2200
892223 2200
722219 2100
322217 2200
522262 2700
822285 3000
572225 2400
822232 2700
322238 2800
892223 2400
522295 2400
322218 2300
622279 2200
122298 2600

Comment: 15 sales, average: 2427 CNY ($369), Low 2100 high 3000 (81118x), x222x2: 2700 ($410)


6N with interior triple number 3

863339 2700
733372 2400
893337 2300
713339 2200
633325 2400
213337 2200
233386 2100
633312 2100
233396 2200
323338 3000
583335 3400
633325 2100

Comment: 12 sales, average: 2425 CNY ($369), Low 2100 High 3400 (3,5,8 harmonious)


6N with interior triple number 5

815553 2100
375551 2100
755537 2300
855596 2100
855536 2400
855529 2300
895556 2500
855582 2900
955528 3200
685552 2700
375551 2488

Comment: 11 sales, average: 2463 CNY ($374), Low 2100 High 3200


6N with interior triple number 6

766617 2400
266635 2400
566673 2600
816665 3000
766612 2400
366625 2400
766681 2500
566639 2400
566698 4700

Comment: 9 sales, average: 2756 CNY ($419), Median: 2529 CNY ($385) Low 2400 High 4700
Triple 6 usually gets higher prices and recent data continues that trend.

6N with interior triple number 7

377725 2100
897775 2400
377781 2100
827775 2300
837776 2300
187771 2400
377725 2100

Comment: 7 sales, average: 2243 CNY ($341) Low 2100 High 2400. Smaller data set this week but similar to past data. Triple 7 is usually a little less than most other numbers but still good!


6N with interior triple number 9

799958 3300
199956 2700
359996 2600
379993 2400
399973 2500
369991 2500
899953 2500
729992 2900
369992 2500
699973 2500
799971 2900
179992 2400
199932 2500

Comment: 13 sales, average: 2631 CNY ($400) Low 2400 High 3300 (8 end). The number 9 is always strong and this data confirms.

Summary: Remember, this is one week. There are hundreds of data points for each triple over the last few months. This pattern bottomed in early-mid December at 1400-1600 CNY on low end. The last two weeks show increasing price.

I will analyze the next pattern in a day or two.

 

[DnEbook]

You have been on the money Jim, you are right about 54, I have spoken to a few contacts non domaining related who are in China, and they both said 54 was very desirable, they had no idea why I was asking and I never mentioned domain names at all. I have been getting a lot of offers on 898954.com. Kassey Lee gave me this translation:
This is how we say it. Split the number into three groups: 89, 89, 54. In Cantonese, this is an excellent number. 89 means "making a fortune forever" and 54 "not dying". Remember, there is no one-to-one translation from number to Chinese characters. It's all about rhyming and using your creative mind.

I may re-price my 848454

 

[Jim Holleran]

I may re-price my 848454

"84" "84" "54" is a great 6n, all has positive meaning, and way better than the so called chip of let's say a "653275, ect. Patterns is key!

 

[DnEbook]

"84" "84" "54" is a great 6n, all has positive meaning, and way better than the so called chip of let's say a "653275, ect. Patterns is key!

I did a few along those lines, 548480, 584880 and 845400 .... see how we go?

 

[numberdomains]

Domain name sells if it has 4 and pattern is good and placement of 4 is positively meaningful.

 

[TargetNames]

Some pattern sales of the last few days. This market segment remains strong with good bidding. Domains with two "pairs", especially if one pair is exterior, continue to show robust prices. The average price of a domain without 0,4 has dropped to 1500 CNY. Also, the floor price has dropped slightly to 120 CNY ($18.35)

Auction sales from the last few days (no 0,4):

199955 8888
161611 6600
396663 3588
753322 3700
277119 2600
911332 2600
331152 3100
611995 2600
898861 2000
182228 3700
311995 2600
151553 2000
886627 5000
561717 3400
595656 3000
566161 2100
697972 1700
219992 3000
717571 1600
717371 1600
595759 1700
171217 1700
379997 3000
838323 2500
552215 4400
753322 3600
373772 1800
992261 3500
262661 1900
885565 6000
119989 4500
661153 4400
122253 2900

A few sales with 0,4 stand out:

321456 3580 *the best use of 4: in a series.
779099 2288 exterior double
533330 6666 quad 3

 

[TargetNames]

Volume has been extremely light the over the weekend. So, instead of focusing on top patterns without 0,4 I am going to highlight some trends and take a look at some 7n sales. Generally, 5N,6N and 7N show similar trading characteristics. 7N is more volatile due to the massive number of combinations (10 million) but its value is derived from the strength of the 6N market, which in turn, trades with a high correlation to the 5N market. 7N quickly loses its floor if 6N turns down (which we saw at the end of 2015) but has been noticeably stronger over the last few weeks. Of course, good patterns are crucial to the 7N market as there is a large quantity of "middle ground" domains (without 0,4) that trade at reg fee or worse.

Some 7N sales in the last two days:

8166618 550 ($83) Very nice palindrome domain with bookend 8s and a triple 6.
9966919 270 ($41) no 8, but a "double pair" and made with 3 numbers. 4.5x reg fee.
8383858 410 ($62) No pairs but 4 8's in a nice pattern.
8855899 650 ($99) Similar to 6N exterior double pattern, with top 2: 88,99 and only 3 numbers.
7755818 1200 ($182)
3111157 170 ($26) Interior quad with weaker numbers- still 3x reg fee.
5311113 400 ($61) 311113, three numbers- much harder to "make" than one above.

And...Namebio:

3682222 $460 Quad endings are sort of like triple endings in 6N. Will always be strong.
9999185 $235 Quad 9's.
5881688 $144 Double 8 pair with a "1688" end. 168 is a very positive combo in Chinese numerics.

Finally, some 6N sales that may have gone unnoticed:

810666 10,000 ($1516) ename
513000 8,550 ($1297) 4.cn
002009 $498 (Godaddy)
542288 2700 ($409) ename
930066 1600 ($243) ename
290008 750 ($114) ename
484885 500 ($76) ename
844470 470 ($71) ename

For a few weeks now, there has been a stealth market in 6Ns that include 0. Look at the top two sales (and the GD sale): this is an incredible rise for domains with these characteristics. Though "0" is perceived as a "neutral" number, the right combination can be very positive and "double" and "triple" 0 are similar, though not as highly valued, as other non-4 triple patterns.

Which is the best pattern among these three: 290008, 484885, or 930066? Just on a pattern basis, I think many of us would choose 484885. I know I would if I didn't know the price. Yet, every day, these domains (with 4s and 8s) do not finish at the same price as several "0" domains with decent but not "great" pattern. I understand the negative perception of 4 but it seems overdone. Free the four!

 

[DnEbook]

Long live the Four ........all hail the four

 

[TargetNames]

Two notable sales in last day:

271271 CNY 16,500 181 bids
822288 CNY 24,500 97 bids

 

[TargetNames]

Very quiet market the last view days. Volume is low with top patterns being held back. Only one lot of note: yesterday 26 interior triple domains were sold within one hour- essentially a bulk sale. Average bids per domain was about 30. Here are the sales:

766629 2400
899953 3000
633312 2300
811138 3100
323338 3100
179992 2300
766617 2600
366625 2300
722219 2300
199937 2400
369991 2500
399973 2600
199956 2600
377725 2100
613337 2100
766612 2500
166632 2400
199932 2500
266635 2300
811131 2800
815553 2400
375551 2300
511172 2300
379993 2900
381113 2500
377781 2500

Average price: 2504 CNY ($384)

In addition,

882863 3300
666296 5800

with 0,4,

550101 4999
900567 5888
284567 7800
988600 1700
542288 2400
305503 1100 palindrome

 

[Johnnrich]

What is the value 6N domains with ''0'' ? (without 4)

 

[varyemez]

What is the value 6N domains with ''0'' ? (without 4)

Nearly $39-69 if domain like "NNNNN0.com" price $69-79

 

[Johnnrich]

Nearly $39-69 if domain like "NNNNN0.com" price $69-79

Thanks @varyemez

 

[TargetNames]

Pattern sales the last two days:

Some 88's:

886928 3600
883586 3100
886576 3200

Ave: 3300 ($508)

Three triples:

913331 2500
836669 3000
719991 3000

Ave: 2833 ($436)

999962 20,500 ($3,154)

Some sales with 0:

005580 1500
977750 600
281880 1100
057900 1100

Domains with 00 and decent patterns continue to outperform single 0.

Note: though good pattern sales remain consistent, average domains are falling in price across the board. 4L,5N,6N and other lesser extensions have seen price erosion, especially in mediocre domains. In terms of 6N, watch the next few months as renewals are approaching and the massive buying of last summer means that holders with 1000s of domains will be taking whatever they can get prior to expiration. I expect downward pressure on non-pattern and low quality domains for the next few months.

 

[joro001]

889989.com just sold for 18,888 RMB - around $2900.
A great name and a decent price. I feel the seller left some money on the table though.

 

[hullswingerscom]

what price did 578886.com sell for on Godaddy..not mine
thanks in advance.

 

[BMS]

what price did 578886.com sell for on Godaddy..not mine
thanks in advance.

$760

 

[joro001]

$760

Similar names were recently going for $1k-1500 each.
That's a poor sale IMO.

 

[joro001]

I think the next wave up for 6n chips is just starting today:
http://www.chaomi.cc/ym/13/1

I have also seen the spam go up a lot in the last few hours especially for:
313318.com and 313328.com. These 2 names regularly get huge spam for some reason.
Yes they are good 6n's but why not 299928.com, 399936.com etc. that I have. I don't think i've ever received a single email for these ones.

I'm reading too much into the spammers I think lol.

 

[TargetNames]

A slight increase of pattern sales in the last 24 hours, which has pulled up the average.

829991 2600
985551 2400
682626 2500
772292 3100
929933 3300
337797 2500
221127 2500
919933 3600
661153 3000
858879 1600
117797 3300
985551 2400
899868 3500

Average: 2792 ($429)

A nice sale reported by NB:

333835 $850

 

[TargetNames]

Before I list sales, I would like to clarify the reporting of sales and "average" pricing at Chaomi, as it seems there are misconceptions about what is being reported.

First, the basics: The first table of auction listings below the "summary" table have listings numbered from 1-50. Many of these are just bulk listings and not all are sold. If the domain is highlighted in green or red, the domain was sold, and that is the sale that Chaomi uses for its most recent "average" at the top of the page.

In fact, it is usually the lowest price that determines the "average". The current "average" is 1248. However, a bit earlier it was 1198 because one of the bulk listings offered by seller #102878 (all at 1198) sold. Usually, the bulk listings with the lowest price will have the most recent sale.

I only use the second table, which lists actual sales with bidding statistics. The average here is usually higher than what Chaomi reports at the top of the page.

The bulk listings are typically offered by investors who own 1000s of 6N's. Between mid-June and end of August last year, there were over 400,000 6N registered. Many of these were "good" 6N without 0,4 but "random" patterns. As we approach summer, many of these large holders are increasingly willing to drop the price on bulk listings of these domains in an effort to shed inventory and reduce renewal costs.

Pattern domains, on the other hand, were either registered before the rush or towards the beginning of the "buyout" phase that started last summer. Prices have remained steady not only because they are "rare" but also because the bulk sellers and others hold these back, selling the more ordinary domains first. These domains can go down in value as well, but so far, not nearly to the extent of "bulk" domains. In some cases, patterns have risen as bulk offers have dropped.

Lastly, what Chaomi "reports" as an "average" sale is now in exactly the same range as it was when I started this thread. I have seen some uninformed "opinions" that the 6N market has dropped 50-75%, etc. Not true AND which part of the 6N market? Markets go up and down and this is no exception. If it went straight up every week, we could all become rich simply based on predictability. Fortunately, it is much more difficult than that...

Only a few pattern sales offered:

356688.com 7400 ($1140)- in line with other 88 ending sales of the last several weeks.
663858.com 3888- A little higher than 66 beginnings but 3858 is a better ending than most.

 

[joro001]

Before I list sales, I would like to clarify the reporting of sales and "average" pricing at Chaomi, as it seems there are misconceptions about what is being reported.

First, the basics: The first table of auction listings below the "summary" table have listings numbered from 1-50. Many of these are just bulk listings and not all are sold. If the domain is highlighted in green or red, the domain was sold, and that is the sale that Chaomi uses for its most recent "average" at the top of the page.

In fact, it is usually the lowest price that determines the "average". The current "average" is 1248. However, a bit earlier it was 1198 because one of the bulk listings offered by seller #102878 (all at 1198) sold. Usually, the bulk listings with the lowest price will have the most recent sale.

I only use the second table, which lists actual sales with bidding statistics. The average here is usually higher than what Chaomi reports at the top of the page.

The bulk listings are typically offered by investors who own 1000s of 6N's. Between mid-June and end of August last year, there were over 400,000 6N registered. Many of these were "good" 6N without 0,4 but "random" patterns. As we approach summer, many of these large holders are increasingly willing to drop the price on bulk listings of these domains in an effort to shed inventory and reduce renewal costs.

Pattern domains, on the other hand, were either registered before the rush or towards the beginning of the "buyout" phase that started last summer. Prices have remained steady not only because they are "rare" but also because the bulk sellers and others hold these back, selling the more ordinary domains first. These domains can go down in value as well, but so far, not nearly to the extent of "bulk" domains. In some cases, patterns have risen as bulk offers have dropped.

Lastly, what Chaomi "reports" as an "average" sale is now in exactly the same range as it was when I started this thread. I have seen some uninformed "opinions" that the 6N market has dropped 50-75%, etc. Not true AND which part of the 6N market? Markets go up and down and this is no exception. If it went straight up every week, we could all become rich simply based on predictability. Fortunately, it is much more difficult than that...

Only a few pattern sales offered:

356688.com 7400 ($1140)- in line with other 88 ending sales of the last several weeks.
663858.com 3888- A little higher than 66 beginnings but 3858 is a better ending than most.

Great analysis!

 

[TargetNames]

Not many sales today as auction market remains quiet.

One very nice sale though:

158885 9999 ($1539) - higher than recent "888" average- helped by only 3 numbers.

Some nice ones at NB as well:

919995 $856 Triple nine with a 4th to begin. Nice domain.
993357 $388
151522 $376

 

[TERADOMAIN]

660088.com Sold for $7803 on Godaddy just few seconds ago.

 

[TargetNames]

660088.com Sold for $7803 on Godaddy just few seconds ago.

Wow, I was watching that but didn't think it would go that high!

 

[DGMDomains]

Wow, I was watching that but didn't think it would go that high!

Same!
Good patterns will always top off nicely!
I'm still holding on to my 888 one.