Largest threat to domain values

[Chappy]

Everybody seems to be taking for granted that domain values will go up and up. What are the threats to domain values? The way I see it, as more TLDs are issued (.EU for example) this will dilute the value of .com .net .org, etc. Does anybody agree? What are the other threats to our beloved domains?

 

[fonzie_007]

There is enough demand in the marketplace that domainers will gobble up the good domains--commonly called the "land rush." I don't see extra TLD's as a problem so much as registration fee. If registration fees were pushed to $250 per domain, then the value of domains (the aftermarket) would substantially drop.

So long as registration fees are reasonable, I don't foresee prices dropping.

 

[Malaysia]

hie
i also did open a thread on this

http://www.namepros.com/domain-name...-encounters-in-domaining.html?highlight=legal

but not much replied..sad

There is enough demand in the marketplace that domainers will gobble up the good domains--commonly called the "land rush." I don't see extra TLD's as a problem so much as registration fee. If registration fees were pushed to $250 per domain, then the value of domains (the aftermarket) would substantially drop.

So long as registration fees are reasonable, I don't foresee prices dropping.

where to register .eu now?
i heard domaindiscount24.com internet.bs n register.it
any recommendations for a reliable one..with high success rate

 

[binaryman]

I think eventually the internet itself will change and is changing and we will move beyond all the dot whatever. The very DOT concept will become nostalgic history.

 

[Malaysia]

I think eventually the internet itself will change and is changing and we will move beyond all the dot whatever. The very DOT concept will become nostalgic history.

nice read

i like this especially
Case study: Merck-Medco vs. Drugstore.com

where merch-medco prevails over sales but drugstore prevails over traffic

however of Merck-Medco take over drugstore.com then its really another story! hehehe

 

[mikesherov]

My opinion: anyone who thinks domain names will be a quaint history anytime soon, obviouly doesn't own any good domain names

 

[More 4 You]

Talking about right now. I knwo the .com to like .info ahve different values but say you get a DOT something that cost $79.99 to register... does it make the domain worth more vallue in the aftermarket?

 

[Binfus]

I think eventually the internet itself will change and is changing and we will move beyond all the dot whatever. The very DOT concept will become nostalgic history.

Not sure if there'd be anything in the next several years at least to replace the DNS...at least nothing there yet even as a concept!! We have our real-world addresses and phone numbers for ever without technology changing much about them, so its hard to imagine why would there be a need/desire to change anything about the Internet DNS. The direction I see things moving towards is much deeper penetration of the Internet in developing countries in local native languages giving rise to a multitude of IDN-based web content/structure, most likely within the scope of specific ccTLDs...just like China did earlier this month creating lots of buzz in various circles.

 

[Malaysia]

Talking about right now. I knwo the .com to like .info ahve different values but say you get a DOT something that cost $79.99 to register... does it make the domain worth more vallue in the aftermarket?

u mean like dot.tv?
there is a dot.tv forum above..u may wanna check it out! :hehe:

 

[sm]

interesting topic. I think I'll agree with fonzie here. If registration prices were to go up a lot, then many folks would not want anything less than premium quality domains, because to make 1 sale, there would be 10 others that would either not sell or sell for very little margin over and above the registration fees.

With that said, if registration prices were to go up by 10-20%, that wouldnt make too much of a difference. But if they were to go beyond lets say 50-75 USD, things would change.. small domain sales would dissappear because of very low margins.... not to mention the fact that in such a scenario, recovering regfee via parking would be possible only for relatively high traffic domains

 

[Malaysia]

interesting topic. I think I'll agree with fonzie here. If registration prices were to go up a lot, then many folks would not want anything less than premium quality domains, because to make 1 sale, there would be 10 others that would either not sell or sell for very little margin over and above the registration fees.

With that said, if registration prices were to go up by 10-20%, that wouldnt make too much of a difference. But if they were to go beyond lets say 50-75 USD, things would change.. small domain sales would dissappear because of very low margins.... not to mention the fact that in such a scenario, recovering regfee via parking would be possible only for relatively high traffic domains

hmm correct
anyway i saw sm.org up for sale.

 

[BurninDragon08]

I think that is a big threat to domains. Domains such as .eu. I have pre-registered about 10 .eu's.

 

[oldratracer]

My take: Domains...especially the .com will take off in the next 4 years along with a few other extensions (based on business and legal journals..study...seminars as well as personal beliefs)...AND big companies are already taking ACTION to procure/secure their place in the "next big thing" to hit the dot.marketplace and that will be: TM Domains and Licensed Domains....If YOU aren't protected and YOUR domain infringes on ONE of THEIRS then....move over cybersquater....give up your domain or face legal action.... (I personally believe that companies will have and already are poised to have legal teams/domain specialist ready to protect their ip's "intellectual property"..and will have Cease and Desist letters ready once their TM's are in place...future reality)...

Trust me...There are companies out there buying up eRealEstate and they have major goals to own big time TM rights on major "keyword" domains:
http://www.erealestate.com/virtual/buy.htm ....one example
http://www.dollars4domains.com/ ....another

Attorney/Law firms are advising their clients on how to "protect" their domains and their "domains" future value by "Licensing" them...
http://www.gigalaw.com/articles/2000-all/bick-2000-12-all.html

I see a very BRIGHT FUTURE for the Domain Market especially for the .com..
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060215/nyw038.html?.v=45 (Reg Fee's WILL go up...)

ICANN NEWS
http://www.icann.org/

My Goal...buy specific Domains targeting companies and technology as well as industry and be as "generic" as possible along with some "made up" type names that "fit" and "sound" appropriate to the above criteria....don't infringe on TM's and keep the characters as low (below 25) as possible.... no more than 3 word domains...2 words at most and be as "descriptive" as I can....

OldRatRacer

 

[sm]

i saw sm.org up for sale.

:td: i think i'll let it go ATM......

 

[.X.]

i beleive the .com -.net -.org will always be the most sought after DNs,And the other tld's ,such as .us -.info are growing at a medicore rate...Net founding sites such as yahoo will always play a big part in the net imo,No matter what happens..The DN industry is going through some changes,and will continue to do so.But,The industry is strong and plentyful,Although i don't agree with alot of what verisign is doing,Central listing service,Wanting the whole DN industry in thier pocket,There are solutions to work around them.

 

[Malaysia]

My take: Domains...especially the .com will take off in the next 4 years along with a few other extensions (based on business and legal journals..study...seminars as well as personal beliefs)...AND big companies are already taking ACTION to procure/secure their place in the "next big thing" to hit the dot.marketplace and that will be: TM Domains and Licensed Domains....If YOU aren't protected and YOUR domain infringes on ONE of THEIRS then....move over cybersquater....give up your domain or face legal action.... (I personally believe that companies will have and already are poised to have legal teams/domain specialist ready to protect their ip's "intellectual property"..and will have Cease and Desist letters ready once their TM's are in place...future reality)...

Trust me...There are companies out there buying up eRealEstate and they have major goals to own big time TM rights on major "keyword" domains:
http://www.erealestate.com/virtual/buy.htm ....one example
http://www.dollars4domains.com/ ....another

Attorney/Law firms are advising their clients on how to "protect" their domains and their "domains" future value by "Licensing" them...
http://www.gigalaw.com/articles/2000-all/bick-2000-12-all.html

I see a very BRIGHT FUTURE for the Domain Market especially for the .com..
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060215/nyw038.html?.v=45 (Reg Fee's WILL go up...)

ICANN NEWS
http://www.icann.org/

My Goal...buy specific Domains targeting companies and technology as well as industry and be as "generic" as possible along with some "made up" type names that "fit" and "sound" appropriate to the above criteria....don't infringe on TM's and keep the characters as low (below 25) as possible.... no more than 3 word domains...2 words at most and be as "descriptive" as I can....

OldRatRacer

great articls tor read..rep added!

 

[brokerage.tv]

I think eventually the internet itself will change and is changing and we will move beyond all the dot whatever. The very DOT concept will become nostalgic history.

The domain system for looking up websites on the internet is very much like the phone number system, which was created long long ago and is still the very best method in place. IMHO The chances of another system coming along to call up websites is very unlikely.

 

[zehrila]

The largest threat to domains value might be is the limited power of little man against big bullies.

big companies are already taking ACTION to procure/secure their place in the "next big thing" to hit the dot.marketplace and that will be: TM Domains and Licensed Domains.

If that happens where would i go ? they will TM/LICENSE kjdlhwgdlfjegfrlqwergf.com
and what a shame if some one pay money and buy kjdlhwgdlfjegfrlqwergf.com he would be sued.
Peace

 

[oldratracer]

zehrila....It may NOT be as BAD as you may think...there is HOPE for us "Little" guys out there...

December 5, 2001
JAY D. SALLEN d/b/a J.D.S. Enterprises,
Plaintiff, Appellant,
v.
CORINTHIANS LICENCIAMENTOS LTDA and
DESPORTOS LICENCIAMENTOS LTDA,

http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/getopn.pl?OPINION=01-1197.01A

That set a "precident" for us for the future! Yeah for Us Domain Holders!

OldRatRacer

 

[greggish]

Everybody seems to be taking for granted that domain values will go up and up. What are the threats to domain values? The way I see it, as more TLDs are issued (.EU for example) this will dilute the value of .com .net .org, etc. Does anybody agree? What are the other threats to our beloved domains?

I think .eu will have more of a diluting effect on .co.uk and .de than .com, .net, and .org.