.tv Is 1000 usd premium really worth it?

[tvdotcoms]

I want to reg one name in the range of 500-1000 premium, am thinkin of regging shud i really reg?

give me some input guys, and if u can hook me up discount let me know thanks.

 

[lzy]

thanks for the input guys.

going to buy a name at 3000 usd premium per year.

3k per year is really gonna hurt alot in the long run and especially if you're planning to hold long term with no development plans.

However, with such solid advice in this thread and yet you still decide to go ahead, do tell.

 

[Jeff]

i bought a 3k .tv premium name lately. Sorry cant share, and going to buy another 500usd - 2000 usd range in 2 weeks.

I hope thats encourage other people about .tv

Today, evening, I am going unleash one of my name, and will be sending you pm tonight. If you want to know.

I just talked to one of the tv company who host shows etc, I met the guy, and shared my name with him, he wants me to call him and discuss more about it if I am interested in putting content on it. I met him randomly at my work and got his business card, so Lets see after I call him.

He said, even if someone would pay him 10k he would not separate himself from this name.

So after evening today, I will share with you all. :gn:

^ Sounds great, thanks for sharing details tvdotcoms! :gl:

-Jeff

 

[snoop]

A Geo name like Israel.TV is worth several thousands to a targeted end user, even at a higher renewal fee.................
Snoop, your views only applicable to domainers. End users will make the difference. :hehe:

I guess that is the thing, a *domainer* has paid $3000 to own it thus far +$1000 due every year going forward.

 

[.tv]

I guess that is the thing, a *domainer* has paid $3000 to own it thus far +$1000 due every year going forward.

Yep, a domainer has paid $3000, and willing to pay $1000 every year, because he KNOWS the potential of such a name...

 

[bmugford]

Let me first start by saying I am not a big fan of .TV, and own 0 of them. However, as someone who deals with end users a domain like Israel.tv is a no brainer for the renewal cost.

Any top tier GEO domain like that has far more potential than the revenue it creates.

Brad

 

[.tv]

Well said, Brad.

Short minded people don't know the potential of prime Geo .TV domain names. They repeatedly complain about premium renewals, and nothing more. This is what they all know about this premium extension. :lol:

If a domainer is willing to pay $1,000/yr and has already paid $3,000 for this premium Geo .TV name, it clearly shows the potential of this domain name to an end user.

A country Geo domain name($5,000/Yr) is owned by a U.S domainer. He has paid $15,000 upfront towards renewal, been holding this name since 2006. Now the renewal fee is just $2,000. I doubt he will sell it for anything less than 6 figures.

 

[snoop]

If a domainer is willing to pay $1,000/yr and has already paid $3,000 for this premium Geo .TV name, it clearly shows the potential of this domain name to an end user.

You said youself that the name is worth much the same amount to an enduser, that is fairly obviously a bad scenario if true.

A Geo name like Israel.TV is worth several thousands to a targeted end user, even at a higher renewal fee

 

[.tv]

You said youself that the name is worth much the same amount to an enduser, that is fairly obviously a bad scenario if true.

LOL, I never said it worth the same amount to an end user. This is what I said:

Geo .TV names have good resale value even with higher premium renewals. If a domainer ready to pay $x,xxx renewals each year, the end users probably wont bother paying such renewals.

 

[Jeff]

On the topic of hefty annual premium ".TV" Renewal Fees ...

If a domainer is willing to pay $1,000/yr and has already paid $3,000 for this premium Geo .TV name, it clearly shows the potential of this domain name to an end user.

How does it show the potential (other than it being a recurringly costly venture) to an End user ... and can you please list some specific examples? :blink:

A country Geo domain name($5,000/Yr) is owned by a U.S domainer. He has paid $15,000 upfront towards renewal, been holding this name since 2006. Now the renewal fee is just $2,000. I doubt he will sell it for anything less than 6 figures.

I would bet that, in most cases, he'd be glad to break-even ... where are you getting the six-figure assumption? :gl:

PS. Any information on those domain names, tvdotcoms?

Thanks for the assist.
-Jeff

 

[Jeff]

A country Geo domain name($5,000/Yr) is owned by a U.S domainer. He has paid $15,000 upfront towards renewal, been holding this name since 2006. Now the renewal fee is just $2,000. I doubt he will sell it for anything less than 6 figures.

I would bet that, in most cases, IF there is a willing & able buyer that he'd be glad to get his money back+/- ... where are you getting the six-figure assumption?
How many premium Geo ".TV's" have been sold for six-figures, and that are now developed and actively being promoted? :gl:

PS. Any information on those domain names, tvdotcoms?

Thanks for the assist.
-Jeff

 

[.tv]

I would bet that, in most cases, IF there is a willing & able buyer that he'd be glad to get his money back+/- ...

Why? End users won't bother paying $x,xxx renewals. Media firms, and entertainment networks are willing to pay millions to acquire prime names, especially corresponding Geo .TV names from which they are operating.

where are you getting the six-figure assumption?

It is NOT an assumption.

The one I pointed out in this thread is a country Geo .TV name, and I contacted the owner via Sedo with a low $x,xxx offer. He refused to sell that name for anything less than $XXX,XXX.

Have you ever tried buying Geo.TV names? Especially premium U.S Geo .TV names? Many prime U.S Geo .TV owners are unwilling to sell their premium Geo.TV names even for low $XXX,XXX.

 

[Brujah]

I think I'd rather get keywordTV.com, in most cases than pay $1,000+ yearly fee for registration.