auctions CustomerService.com goes to auction @ $2.1 million

[Julio]

Just saw the news at domaining.com that CustomerService.com is going to auction @ $2.1 million.

Domain names that are memorable and search-engine friendly are branding gold, which is why companies fight for the right to own them, sending their value into the mega millions. You might think it’s insane to spend millions on a simple Internet web address, but the right .com URL could turn an ordinary business into a household name that would otherwise take years to get on people’s radar and cost almost as much in marketing, if not more.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/shephy...n-name-goes-to-auction-for-2-1m/#6021250b7150

 

[RBCDNs]

That's a great domain. hope it sells for top dollars.

That's a great name indeed, but I like AlwaysHere.com better. What do y'all think?

 

[Name Trader]

Hahhah I'm glad I'm not the only one what was able to "read between the lines" and pick up all the hype and marketing blurb.

Nope. You were not alone

 

[MapleDots]

That's a great name indeed, but I like AlwaysHere.com better. What do y'all think?

HeHeHe, let me guess.... you own that one.
It's actually a really good name and it took me a day to respond to you because when I really thought about it you make a lot of sense....

Imagine a customer Service Company called Customer Service or one called Always Here....

Hmmm, just saying.... I can see your point.

I think the best idea is to call up the people selling CustomerService.com and tell them you have a domain for them at a bargain basement price of 1 million. Hype it up and tell them of all the profit they are missing by not owning it.

 

[RBCDNs]

HeHeHe, let me guess.... you own that one.
It's actually a really good name and it took me a day to respond to you because when I really thought about it you make a lot of sense....

Imagine a customer Service Company called Customer Service or one called Always Here....

Hmmm, just saying.... I can see your point.

I think the best idea is to call up the people selling CustomerService.com and tell them you have a domain for them at a bargain basement price of 1 million. Hype it up and tell them of all the profit they are missing by not owning it.

Awesome. I definitely like the way you think!

 

[Julio]

I'll say my 2cents on this beautiful domain name.

Some members pointed out about "How would you monetize it?" I'm not really sure but If I were to own this name. I would use it to "Target" my competitor customers that are searching for "Customer Service" thousands of times per month.

At the top of the site I would say "Are you getting the right customer service? If not switch over to...."

 

[MapleDots]

I'll say my 2cents on this beautiful domain name.

Some members pointed out about "How would you monetize it?" I'm not really sure but If I were to own this name. I would use it to "Target" my competitor customers that are searching for "Customer Service" thousands of times per month.

At the top of the site I would say "Are you getting the right customer service? If not switch over to...."

Very valid Julio but...

If I sell widgets then I need the Domain WidgetCustomerService.com and I cannot help the people calling in about Car Repair Customer Service.

So the big question is.... What is Customer Service? Can I just call a customer service company and talk to them about anything? If I sell domains then would DomainCustomerService.com not be better?

Lets look at an email address:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Which one tells the client more about your company?

Sorry but I don't get it, a customer service company has to have a topic, what is the customer service for?

Yes I like customerservice.com and would kill to have it but if the manager of my widget company bought it for two million he would be without a job pronto.

 

[Julio]

Hello Mapledots,

I did say my competitor's customers.

I should have said something more specific like you mentioned. If I was in the telephone service then I would use it to target att, tmobile... customers.

 

[RBCDNs]

I'll say my 2cents on this beautiful domain name.

Some members pointed out about "How would you monetize it?" I'm not really sure but If I were to own this name. I would use it to "Target" my competitor customers that are searching for "Customer Service" thousands of times per month.

At the top of the site I would say "Are you getting the right customer service? If not switch over to...."

You're referring to CustomerService.com correct? If so, yes it sounds like a terrific idea!

 

[rentmynames]

I would definitely buy CustomerService.com for $2,500 max . Why would anyone go to customerservice.com for x support? Why wouldn't they go to support.amazon.com ([email protected]) for amazon's support, or support.apple.com ([email protected]) for apple's support ? Imho, this domain has very low value, but it's cool or FUN to own it.

 

[Esraa]

I think it's a gossip :D

 

[AZEEE]

"Is going to auction". Good hype, the title of the article. Obviously a sponsored text, a pretty good sales pitch promoting the "exclusive silent auction". Interesting and innovative approach, including this part:

To support those veterans who have served us,1% of the sale of this domain will be gifted to the Institute of Veterans & Military Families to support their mission, "In Service to Those Who Have Served."

Great PR job all around! Will the name fetch anything close to the $2.1 mil minimum bid? I seriously doubt that. The auction holder seems to agree and has built in a safety valve:

We reserve the right to accept "Buy It Now" offer prior to auction.

Smart!

200% Agreed

Very clever move...

 

[Grego85]

CustomerService.com is itself a brand name, an epic one!

 

[AuctionBio]

Just saw the news at domaining.com that CustomerService.com is going to auction @ $2.1 million.


https://www.forbes.com/sites/shephy...n-name-goes-to-auction-for-2-1m/#6021250b7150

btw, who cares about the opening price for any domain, yes domain is premium one, first I thought it actually sold for this price, than was scratching my head that its yet to be put on the auction.
but till now marketing has been smartly done. See we are discussing about this and it is getting more and more marketing.....

 

[bashariqbal]

Customer service is a big business, just look at zoho, zendesk, freshdesk., etc. And it can be sold for such a big figure only if they can entice big players to the party otherwise its worth is just between high 5-figs or low 6-figs. IMO