.info .info Quandry

[Grrilla]

For a few months, about a year ago, .info was a hot tld, forum topic and a large number of .info names were being regged. At the time, I was focusing on names that reflected a very literal usage of .info and was using "directory", "guide", "manual", "reference" ,"facts" and the like, in name combos, figuring that an info portal would be a strong way of using the tld. ie

RepairGuide.INFO
MedicalTerms.INFO
MDReference.INFO
EuroGuide.INFO
TeenAdvice.INFO

Who knew back then, that .info's would be free to reg, a year later? Today, I find myself sifting through about 30-40 renewals of 2 word .info's. that come due over the next couple of mos. The .info wholesale market is obviously down at the moment, just as my .info "cycle" of past purchases kicks into gear over the next 2 months.

2 questions:
-Anyone else feeling this pinch?
-What is your take on the type of .info names, that I've listed above? Not asking for appraisals- just general ideas on whether or not these look like decent ones to hang onto for the long haul.

 

[Binfus]

I've often wondered if this is to encourage that person to sell or let drop so the appraiser has a chance to get a real bargain.

:bingo:

I've myself wondered quite often about the suspicious coincidence when I'd put up pretty decent names for appraisals on forums, would get many appraisals like "reg fee" or "XX to low XXX" or "I don't see any value in it" and then all of a sudden starting to get unsolicited e-mail inquries about the same name(s) with offers in the same ballpark range as in the forum apprasials.

 

[Grrilla]

Originally Posted by BinfusThen, there's often some self-serving bias and/or motives at play among other domainers when appraising other's names.
I have noticed this change between the old afternic where appraisals were high to inflate the market and the forums where I think many are way too low. I've often wondered if this is to encourage that person to sell or let drop so the appraiser has a chance to get a real bargain.

Beware of the disingenuous, (TX Nexus- love that word), domainer who's sly posts are meant to misguide the unwary. Your little gem will end up in his portfolio for a pittance, and you will be saddenned by this turn of events. I got screwed this way back in the days, and shame on me if I let it happen again.