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Is it worth investing in LLL.VIPs?

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There's plenty left, but they are all premiums, and so worth about 1K each.

What do you all think the chances are that this VIP extension picks up steam?
 
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Domaining is just like gambling IMO, who really knows the outcome and despite the extension.
This is exactly why domainers are failing, they are not investing but gambling, and buying domains like they would lottery tickets. It just doesn't work like that, you have to pick the right domains to make sales.
Don't worry, if it ever takes off it's never too late to jump in. Rather be a fast second than a prime mover. I predict that this is another TLD à la .top/.xyz and most regs will originate from China. If you are going to buy a few, pay no more than regfee. Buying names at 1K a pop is ridiculous. If you have money to burn - donate to charities, not registries.
 
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60% of VIP registrations are in China. Looks like another mass run after the numbers. Some people will never learn.
 
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Hi

because they are priced at $1k, does not make them premium.

they are just listed at premium pricing


imo...
 
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This isn't 1995 to ponder about investing in .net or not. New gTLDs are a dime a dozen, and common sense dictates to proceed with caution every time a new "generic" TLD is launched.

Anything non-specific, such as .VIP, .xyz, .gdn, .wang etc, that attempts to flush the entire namespace without specialization, depends on landrush adoption. I can only think of StripClub.VIP as a good one LOL
 
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I always believe if you have to ask a bunch of strangers where you do not know their experience, biases and affiliations it is best not to invest in that area.
 
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It's quite typical: good sales are made in the beginning, when the TLD is launched, then nothing. The extension dies out. And the seller is almost always the registry. This is no different than the .asia auctions 8 years ago.
 
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Having had 160k registrations within the first 24 hours imo it is safe to say .vip is here to stay.
It's safe to say that speculation is here to stay.
Fixed :lookaround:

For $1k you can get a decent dot com or at the very least some name that there is a market for.
Exactly, this is a no-brainer really.

60% of VIP registrations are in China. Looks like another mass run after the numbers. Some people will never learn.
The same people who have bought .cm .ws .top .ren etc
Good luck with that. Don't follow the fool.
 
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And what is funny is that .vip will soon be old news. In a few weeks time domainers will be moving on to the next extension, and conveniently forget about the previous one. When I see the stuff that people are buying, I think the drop rate will be 100% - more or less.
Domaining is like circus, there is always something going on to distract you. Spend less, think more.
 
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For $1k you can get a decent dot com or at the very least some name that there is a market for. There is no market for .vip now or maybe ever...imo
 
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"If you have money to burn - donate to charities, not registries."

I had to bold that one :D
 
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This is where we disagree.as all speculative investments is gambling, whether it's new gTLDs, .com, stock market, or even starting your own business.
This is what I mean, many domainers don't see the difference between pure speculation (for instance betting on any random extension for no good reason) and making a calculated risk (educated speculation).
Speculation is not the same as gambling.
.vip is completely unproven at this point, not backed by anything. It is gambling.
I'm not sure if we disagree on the concepts or the vocabulary.
 
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Having had 160k registrations within the first 24 hours imo it is safe to say .vip is here to stay.
 
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Thank you, all! I seriously came this close... Had my CC info plugged in and everything. But, thankfully, I gave it enough time for rationality to set in. And you all have helped me so as not to let that pesky excitement take its sporadic, involuntary (potentially-in-the-end-screwing-me-over) toll...

It's best to think sometimes... ;)
 
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Free formula for success in new gTLD investments: keyword+gTLD = something meaningful.
 
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One word .cc .io .co .xyz .club .info etc sold for $$$$ so why not .vip

Domaining is just like gambling IMO, who really knows the outcome and despite the extension.
 
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Is it worth investing in LLL.VIPs?

I don't know but I think the question should be: Is it worth GAMBLING in the LLL.VIP casino?

I don't think one can call that investing.

For investing you need a proven investment grade extension with a track record, fundamentals, sales history, genuine demand, understanding of the market etc.

If you don't have these you are flying blind and you are risking money and hoping for a uncertain payout. The registry has already premium priced most domains that might have value so the odds tend to be stacked against you. This is no different than a casino and usually the house (the registry) wins.
 
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I think it would be a better investment to stick to the single word .vip domain names that are relevant to the actual TLD. Like for example, club.vip or even something like one that I own already, strictly.vip
 
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Is it worth investing in LLL.VIPs? - No
 
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One word .cc .io .co .xyz .club .info etc sold for $$$$ so why not .vip
 
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No. Some exceptional one-worders (@deez007 's strictly.vip is quite nice IMO) might hold some value but random LLLs are worthless...
 
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No. Some exceptional one-worders (@deez007 's strictly.vip is quite nice IMO) might hold some value but random LLLs are worthless...

I totally agree mate, the same applies to many of the other new TLD's... the domain name has to make sense and be related to the actual TLD. (same applies to .online/.club etc...)
 
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Even gamblers need to know how the odds are stacked. In roulette, blackjack, poker - every game that can be beaten - you need to know what you're up against. Stocks can be invested into by studying the company's financials and market trends.

With domains, it's an entirely different game.
 
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Raymond ! Good to see you in this VIP thread :D
 
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.VIP, in my opinion, is no different than the hundreds of other new extensions. There is no history of performance, and real value outside the domaining community. There is a high likelihood that those who buy in to this extension will be holding on to them for a long, long time, while paying renewals. There is just no data to support profitable performance. Certainly domaining includes taking risk, but in quantifying risk, there are better, less risky options.

In the relatively short time that I have been reading this forum, this very conversation has happened over and over again about a multitude of extensions that have yet to take off.

Certainly best of luck to anyone that takes the risk with .VIP.
 
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