.link sales report

[mobilespecialists]

I have not found it using the search option so I thought its time to start such a thread.
I'm a big fan of .LINK domains though I was very sceptical to the so called new TLDs.
The reason why I like .LINK though no fan of the new TLDs are:

• "link" has a natural universal relation to Internet. We use sentences like "send me the link". You can combine it with every keyword. And its logical - a link to the keyword.
  
• it's very easy to remember. Its also new so it sounds interesting. It's just sexy
  
• in my opinion it sounds better than "web" as long you are not some working in the web industry
• the word has got common in other languages. In Polish we also say link, in German too. Though for some languages it sounds better than others. For example in general german domains with a keyword and .link sound more natural and nicer than in Polish.

So far I have bought some. Maybe my best is notebooks.link. But jet sold none. Since the domain is at start I was interested in the sales. I really think .link will happen to be a big thing.

 

[MadAboutDomains]

I reckon .site would be better than .link or .web, at least it's explanitory

 

[matrigaldo]

well, there have been days when people would laugh about the concept of a PC. Specialists told the world in future there will be need for maybe 500 computers in the world.

Well, the comparison doesn't really work.
We're not talking about a new and innovative technology, but about a new extension among hundreds of new useless ones. And it's not innovative at all.

The right comparison, for me, would be thinking the .com (and .net/.org i.e.) as a normal, common, powerful notebook Personal Computer (PC), and the .link as a PC variation, that uses 32 alkaline AA batteries and is made by wood. Who knows, maybe people would prefer using 32 alkaline AA batteries instead of lithium one, and would like the wood case, but it's common sense considering this one as a strange, weird and peculiar PC variation.

 

[MadAboutDomains]

Well, the comparison doesn't really work.
We're not talking about a new and innovative technology, but about a new extension among hundreds of new useless ones. And it's not innovative at all.

The right comparison, for me, would be thinking the .com (and .net/.org i.e.) as a normal, common, powerful notebook Personal Computer (PC), and the .link as a PC variation, that uses 32 alkaline AA batteries and is made by wood. Who knows, maybe people would prefer using 32 alkaline AA batteries instead of lithium one, and would like the wood case, but it's common sense considering this one as a strange, weird and peculiar PC variation.

It's a solution for something that didn't need a solution. Not only that, but it's a solution that's crippled by money grabbers and hoggers.

At least if you buy a PC variation, everyone has access to buy one that's top of the range and the manufacturer is providing VALUE.

 

[mobilespecialists]

Oh no, now we talk about PC variations. .LINK is cool, akes more sense than .COM and is a real alternative for end-buyers. Imagene the following:

You are a big fan and even sell small model cars. Now its time to make your blog to a really cool website with online-shop. modelcars.com is taken, of course. .net, etc. etc. too. So what domain will be the best?

modelcars.photo
modelcars.sexy
modelcars.pizza

? What would You choose - pay some 10000$ to a domeiner for some ModelCarsBest1.com (who of course is the absolutly opposite to greedy) or buy modelcars.LINK for 10$?

If .COM is king .LINK is the prince. But nobody has to love it.

 

[MadAboutDomains]

I reckon I'd register ModelCars.me cause that's available, especially as it's a blog.

 

[equity78]

@mobile the point you make is one that is exaggerated ModelCarsBest1.com is a lousy name and I think it was used to make the comparison better.

Now let me also say I believe there will be a number of people outside the domain industry, who do think starting a blog or website sounds good on a new gtld. If I was running a fashion site I would not mind Dress.Sexy but that is held back, it won't cost $19.99 so the lie of more choice goes out the window, its the same movie only being played out in many small community theaters instead of the big multiplex that .com is.

But again I believe people will say "Hey that sounds cool" They will not pay you a premium, they have so much choice that they won't buy your .link they will find another handreg.

Let's say I am buying into all the wonder of the new gtlds, I think I like .Link but uh oh, one of those damn domainers got there first, I email them and they want $5,000. $5,000 ? I now like .club or .site or maybe now I am a ninja, maybe I wait for .web or .website yes they are both coming out.I am never giving you $5,000 for a bus ride when 50,000 more buses are coming down the road at reg fee, the odd end user who thinks they are a visionary will buy one, it will be an outlier sale not the norm, it can happen, you can walk into a casino put 200 down on 21 and hit for $7,000 that can happen too.

I think if you want ModelCars.link for your website that makes sense, because like you say most can't afford ModelCars.com or its developed. So for your personal site its fine imo. Selling it for $5,000 is going to be very hard with so many other choices.

 

[Kate]

Which part Kate ?

The delusional part, that is 90% of it I suppose

I am not saying that some people, including the OP, will not find a good use for .link. After all, many end users are quite happy with their lousy domains.
What I am saying is that it's not a good investment, domaining-wise. Because I can't see how this TLD would become big and popular to the point of fostering a secondary market.

It's two different issues.

 

[mobilespecialists]

Well its also the marketing. Though there are so many new TLDs a few can grow to real leaders while other will remain a secondary market. And I think .LINK and .WEB have the most potential to do so - because they are generic enough. It will just need 1, 2 hip innovative startups that have decided to use a .LINK and the extension gets desired by masses.

 

[MadAboutDomains]

.CO, .ME and .IO amongst others are 'hip' for start-ups (Vine.co, About.me, Meet.me, t.co, Angel.co, Flavors.me) and great domains on those extensions are still dropping like flies.

I picked up Cheeky.me and Snog.me just last week for reg fee. I also got my name in .CO really easily (luke.co).

Those extensions aren't exactly booming so to speak, but they're not doing bad, so how can one expect .LINK to be a good investment?

I would be tempted to argue that, in a way, the existing extensions like .ME and .CO are more accessible for the average person and start-ups than the gTLDs coming out way that are heavily restricted and immature? Maybe it will change over time for the other gTLDs. I'll be watching to see.

 

[mobilespecialists]

Modelcars.co, ok. But: Modelcars.io <-> Modelcars.me <-> Modelcars.link... for a serious products blog + shop

I think the choice is clear here for Modelcars.link. Surely a reason why after the common drops even in .CO people will move rather to new investments like .LINK or .WEB

Of course this might hurt if a domainer has bigger assets in ccTLDs domains. But its sometimes better to jump a step ahead.

 

[MadAboutDomains]

I didn't see it until now, but for me the case for .LINK is now crystal clear. You sir, have convinced me!

I think I'm going to delete Cheeky.me and register Cheeky.link and get developing right away.

After all, I want to jump a step ahead.

 

[mobilespecialists]

Our first sales report. Crucial.link sold for 2500$. Source: DN Journal

 

[The New Guy]

Our first sales report. Crucial.link sold for 2500$. Source: DN Journal

Was that originally registered by a member of the general public for reg fee?

 

[equity78]

Was that originally registered by a member of the general public for reg fee?

Probably, New Guy, Frank did not hold any auctions or premium regs.

 

[bmugford]

Probably, New Guy, Frank did not hold any auctions or premium regs.

It was one of the many domains owned by North Sound Names, which is obviously a company directly tied to Frank Schilling. It is essentially just a sale of a domain owned by the registry.

Domain Name: crucial.link
WHOIS Server: whois.uniregistry.net
Creation Date: 2014-04-15T19:07:35.609Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2015-04-15T19:07:35.609Z
Sponsoring Registrar: Uniregistrar Corp
Admin Name: Domain Administrator
Admin Organization: North Sound Names
Admin Street: 30485 Seven Mile Beach
Admin City: Grand Cayman
Admin State/Province: GC
Admin Postal Code: KY11202
Admin Country: KY
Admin Phone: +1.3457475465
Admin Email: [email protected]

 

[mobilespecialists]

My whois check shows this:

Registrant Name: Micron Consumer Products Group, Inc.
Registrant Organization: Micron Consumer Products Group, Inc.
Registrant Street: 8000 S. Federal Way, P.O. Box 6
Registrant City: Boise
...
Registrant Country: US
...
Admin Name: Micron Consumer Products Group, Inc.
Admin Organization: Micron Consumer Products Group, Inc.
Admin Street: 8000 S. Federal Way, P.O. Box 6
Admin City: Boise

Please check with an other tool - I used domaintools.com and http://who.is

 

[equity78]

It was one of the many domains owned by North Sound Names, which is obviously a company directly tied to Frank Schilling. It is essentially just a sale of a domain owned by the registry.
Domain Name: crucial.link
WHOIS Server: whois.uniregistry.net
Creation Date: 2014-04-15T19:07:35.609Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2015-04-15T19:07:35.609Z
Sponsoring Registrar: Uniregistrar Corp
Admin Name: Domain Administrator
Admin Organization: North Sound Names
Admin Street: 30485 Seven Mile Beach
Admin City: Grand Cayman
Admin State/Province: GC
Admin Postal Code: KY11202
Admin Country: KY
Admin Phone: +1.3457475465


Thanks Brad I did not check the whois, that's interesting because all the others they just got at reg fee, wonder why that one was sold for a premium price ?

 

[bmugford]

Thanks Brad I did not check the whois, that's interesting because all the others they just got at reg fee, wonder why that one was sold for a premium price ?

They were the seller. That is old whois information which shows that they were the former owner.
I am just pointing out that it is a party tied to the registry that was the seller, not a separate registrant.

All the registry has to pay to register their own domains is the ICANN fee which is $0.25 per registration or less. It is not the same costs as a normal registrant.

Brad

 

[mobilespecialists]

OK,I've put the actual whois but it makes no sense now and is awaiting approval of moderator. Anyways. What counts is the fact that an independent buyer is ready to give 2500$ for a .LINK right?
I think this is just the start and soon there will be some $$$$$ figures.

 

[The New Guy]

OK,I've put the actual whois but it makes no sense now and is awaiting approval of moderator. Anyways. What counts is the fact that an independent buyer is ready to give 2500$ for a .LINK right?
I think this is just the start and soon there will be some $$$$$ figures.

What matters is that the names an independent buyer might be ready to give $2500 for are usually held back by the registrar or unavailable to everyday buyers for many of the new gTLD's.

One of the points you made earlier was that you couldn't get a premium .com now. Tell me - were you able to get crucial.link at launch and be the one to sell it for $2500?