.co .CO - The Discussion, Showcase and Sales Report Thread

[TOXX]

Well, it seems like Colombia will be releasing .CO to the internet market:
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http://www.mincomunicaciones.gov.co...ge=./mods/contenido/noticia_user_view&id=1043
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This could truly be a big competitor to .COM (especially being a "typo").
I would say with proper guidance .CO could REALLY have a bright future!
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Let me know your thoughts please.

 

[NovyTimm]

I actually feel bad about spending $20 and charging $1000 but that's just me.

Domaining is like every other speculative business, such as stocks and property. There is an inherent risk to lose your entire investment.

I bought a LLL.CO for $13.99 at GoDaddy and sold it two weeks later for over $2,000. I didn't feel guilty; I felt elated. I did all the work to watch the deleted domains, timed it perfectly, managed to beat the competition, put up my hard-earned money to buy it, took the risk, and reaped the reward.

But I still have 1000 other domains that haven't yet sold. I just got lucky on this one, but it will take real work to market and sell the other domains for a profit. If I made 100X quick profit on every domain, then I might feel guilty. But as everyone here knows, domaining is a risky business, and there's no sure thing.

Excluding trademark and typo squatters, most domainers are honest people doing their best in a tough market.

 

[Oppinus]

Afternic.com reports:
las.co $1000
sum.co $1000

 

[emjohn]

Afternic.com reports:
las.co $1000
sum.co $1000

.co rollin nicely...

 

[MeanMrMustard]

just sold an lll.co for $1800 :sold:

 

[Keith]

just sold an lll.co for $1800 :sold:

:kickass: can you share what it was?

 

[emjohn]

$2000 seems to be the sweet spot at the moment for real nice LLL.co.

just sold an lll.co for $1800 :sold:

 

[MeanMrMustard]

:kickass: can you share what it was?

I'd rather not for the time being. Sorry. :loveyou:

 

[castilloa]

Sell or go to auction on Sedo???

I have received an offer from a potential buyer through Sedo and after a little back and forth, it seems this is their final offer .....Most of my .co sales have been through private sales using paypal or escrow. This is the first time using Sedo. I'm not crazy about their fees and commission. Since I have an offer, I am able to go to auction using that amount as a reserve. Or I can just accept the offer outright according to Sedo rules. I am leaning on going to auction to try and get a better price.....am I missing anything here? It seems to me that auctioning might get a better price and visibility. I appreciate any advice or input...since I'm not familiar with Sedo. Thanks.

 

[Keith]

I have received an offer from a potential buyer through Sedo and after a little back and forth, it seems this is their final offer .....Most of my .co sales have been through private sales using paypal or escrow. This is the first time using Sedo. I'm not crazy about their fees and commission. Since I have an offer, I am able to go to auction using that amount as a reserve. Or I can just accept the offer outright according to Sedo rules. I am leaning on going to auction to try and get a better price.....am I missing anything here? It seems to me that auctioning might get a better price and visibility. I appreciate any advice or input...since I'm not familiar with Sedo. Thanks.

The downside to an auction is the week of uncertainty. Perhaps the buyer gets mad and/or buys another domain instead of yours. Sometimes it's best to get things wrapped up quickly!

I'm not crazy about the fees either but the only way to negotiate them is through a broker. Unfortunately you don't always get that chance.

 

[MicroGuy]

I can just accept the offer outright according to Sedo rules.

Take the money and thank your lucky stars! :sold:

 

[NovyTimm]

Since I have an offer, I am able to go to auction using that amount as a reserve. Or I can just accept the offer outright according to Sedo rules. I am leaning on going to auction to try and get a better price.....am I missing anything here? It seems to me that auctioning might get a better price and visibility. I appreciate any advice or input...since I'm not familiar with Sedo. Thanks.

If you are willing to accept the bid, then go to auction. The initial bid is binding and becomes the reserve for the auction. And of course you could potentially receive higher bids.

Sure the buyer could back out, but this is true whether you push to auction or accept the bid outright, and either way the buyer will be banned from Sedo, and you'll still have your domain to sell.

If the initial bid is adequate, the only reason to skip the auction is if you need the money asap, and note that it will take at least a week anyway.

 

[emjohn]

Take the money and thank your lucky stars! :sold:

There is no luck involved in domains. Every good sale has a lot of work behind it. If you don't realize that, you are living in another land. Every .com sale has a story behind it. Every sale has a story behind it. Like every other extension has a story behind it.

Have you petitioned the .co registry about your conclusions? I'd be interested about it. Somehow I don't think so.

I'm wondering (as are most people here) why you come to this thread. Instead of being a troller, why not just show us your sales? I think everyone here is wondering about the same questions.

We are not going to sit and line your pockets, if that is your interest. Which it seems to be.

Why would a successful .comer even come to this thread? He/she doesn't. That's clear.

So we have to sit and listen to the by-product of your failures, which is complaining about evrything. Oh what a joy that is...

Get a life, man, get a life...

 

[NovyTimm]

I'm wondering (as are most people here) why you come to this thread. Instead of being a troller, why not just show us your sales? I think everyone here is wondering about the same questions.

We are not going to sit and line your pockets, if that is your interest. Which it seems to be.

Why would a successful .comer even come to this thread? He/she doesn't. That's clear.

So we have to sit and listen to the by-product of your failures, which is complaining about evrything. Oh what a joy that is...

Get a life, man, get a life...

Nice one!

If you check out his message list, he trolls in a bunch of gTLD forums. Like most .COMmies, he's afraid of other gTLDs, but he's especially threatened by .CO because it means "company" to many people in the world and is gaining momentum.

He's one of those sad souls who has to make others feel bad so he can feel good. Yet all we feel is pity.

 

[MicroGuy]

So we have to sit and listen to the by-product of your failures, which is complaining about evrything.

He's one of those sad souls who has to make others feel bad so he can feel good.

Thanks guys for the FREE psychoanalysis. ((:ghost)

 

[emjohn]

I am much more interested in the PROFIT you are making...please, please tell us....

Take the money and thank your lucky stars! :sold:

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Thanks guys for the FREE psychoanalysis. ((:ghost)

Surely as an entrepreneur, you have much more to share with us ....

 

[MicroGuy]

I am much more interested in the PROFIT you are making...please, please tell us....

I've never been one to toot my own horn. Besides, I'm 10 minutes into this: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DeAvBaoBFQ&lc=q3Cc8q3qnUFzbnvRwYv8kaKSyO4WgNoG3INBRP_EupU&context=C368042fADOEgsToPDskLh8fIRQu68LK70eFm1RShO"]What's Happening at Vibesville - Episode #5 - November 21, 2011 - YouTube[/ame] and it's more interesting than me anyway.

 

[bmugford]

There is no luck involved in domains. Every good sale has a lot of work behind it. If you don't realize that, you are living in another land. Every .com sale has a story behind it. Every sale has a story behind it. Like every other extension has a story behind it.

It is about putting yourself in position to succeed.
This is true with domains or business in general.

There is a saying that goes -

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

With that said, luck does play some role in domains (buying & selling).

However, you also can't build a business on "luck".

There is no substitute for good ideas and hard work.

Brad

 

[NovyTimm]

I've never been one to toot my own horn. Besides, I'm 10 minutes into this and it's more interesting than me anyway.

With that stage confidence, it's surprising you feel the need to troll around here.

 

[DU]

With that stage confidence, it's surprising you feel the need to troll around here.

1 month 26 posts (all in this thread?) and this qualifies you to call out a troll? Not being a jerk - but perhaps you need to understand the whole dynamic and history here (maybe you have read it all - in which case - fair enough) BUT THAT SAID...

A troll is not a troll when responding to questions that have been asked imho.

I suggest you try to avoid the "troll" by investigating other parts of the kingdom. No one is reporting sales in here anyway - just the usual "7000% profit" and "1000% ROI" and XXX-X,XXX... NDA B$

 

[JoeBiz]

1 month 26 posts (all in this thread?) and this qualifies you to call out a troll? Not being a jerk - but perhaps you need to understand the whole dynamic and history here (maybe you have read it all - in which case - fair enough) BUT THAT SAID...

A troll is not a troll when responding to questions that have been asked imho.

I suggest you try to avoid the "troll" by investigating other parts of the kingdom. No one is reporting sales in here anyway - just the usual "7000% profit" and "1000% ROI" and XXX-X,XXX... NDA B$

I'm qualified and I agree with NovyTimm. But even by your own definition I think we're safe using Troll simply because Greg's not responding "to questions that have been asked." But anyone who knows anything about Greg knows why he's here and what his goals are. And don't ask for clarification because you already know.