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[amoeba]

I've been working on a new dropcatcher. So far it's just been for personal use, but I really like it and I'm thinking of developing it into a public site. I need some feedback as to whether people would use it or not.

Note: This dropcatcher is not intended to compete with SnapNames or Pool. It works well for picking up names from domain tasters though, and costs much less. I think the price will be $7.99 per .com/.net/.org/.info caught successfully (that's a subject of the survey).

It's been running about a week, and so far it's caught me all the names I wanted from tasters that dropped.
It also works as a drop-notifier. You can have it watch names and email you when they drop. Here's a screenshot from the interface (this is from earlier in the week, it has more stuff now): http://survey.amoeba.net/dropbot.png

Here's the survey: http://survey.amoeba.net/
Include your NP username so I can give you rep. Please also post in this thread when you complete a survey, it makes adding rep much easier. Also, feel free to share your thoughts on the idea here. Is this something you would want to use?
Thanks!

 

[Deaol]

Checked and did the survey :D

 

[Krossat]

went thru the survey.
when r u planning to launch the beta version?
do send a mail when u do.

 

[scooby47]

Another drop alternative would always be intersting to try out. Happy to be a beta tester if I meet your criteria..

 

[louddrums]

filled out survey

it would be cool if you can have a function in it to set each name for auto backorder and the option to notify by email if it is available but with a link in the email to click once to place order with the credit card on file (this way you can think about whether you want it or not).

John

 

[-Raja-]

submitted my opinions, how long might the beta take to come out?

 

[-NC-]

Survey completed + a long winded suggestion or two in the comments box

 

[champ_rock]

done the survey and informed you of my suggestions and thoughts.

 

[NickRac]

sounds great! I did the survey

 

[MNADomains]

Submitted survey with my opinions and some questions. Has been asked already curious when the beta is scheduled?

Cheers

 

[alibaba]

survey

i hope things u say comes true , sounds great...

 

[mwzd]

Done, also included some comments.

Isn't $7.99 too low? How do you intend to make money long term?

I don't think it should be this low or available to more than one person at a time.

Hence a higher price will be justified and you are sure it won't goto auction.

Just my 0.02

Good Luck

 

[notlikeyou]

filled out survey
it would be cool if you can have a function in it to set each name for auto backorder and the option to notify by email if it is available but with a link in the email to click once to place order with the credit card on file (this way you can think about whether you want it or not).
John

I second this idea, an existing balance is a good alternative as well.

Survey complete.

 

[buckshotdots]

I like the non-auction format. I tried premiumdrops com (which I found out about on here) and tried for 200 domains (2 accounts as they have a 100 limit) and did not get one What a waste of time. Anyways the one thing I liked was no auction, first come first served. Cant wait for the beta!

Also took you survey

thanks, gary.

 

[PowerUp]

Survey submitted. Will you charge for this service during beta?

 

[-LB-]

Finished survey. =]

Seems like a really good idea. I'd definately be interested in participating.

 

[dhscott]

I asked a question in the survey; I'd be highly interested!

 

[Smiler]

I just finished the Survey. I also advocate for no auction as well as lowering the price to $5.00. I think people would buy much more dropped names if the price is $5.00. There is something about the $5.00 value that is more enticing than $7.99 but I just can't figure it out yet. Hmmm.

 

[compas]

My survey was succesfull.. let's get this party started!

 

[BinderGang]

Took the survey. Looks very interesting!

 

[yazoola]

Also did the survey, when are you planning the beta?

 

[gmansky]

Just submitted survey.

 

[AdoptableDomains]

Sounds interesting and worthwhile. Always looking for alternatives.

Be careful that users understand your capabilities. This is a lot like what registerfly's original expirefish did. They could cheaply monitor and autoregister low profile names that were not being seeked by snap, or pool, but would never win on a popular drop, and didn't necessarily attemp on a minute or hourly basis, but maybe daily. However, they called it a backorder and everyone expected it to catch names competitively against the big boys. Most were disappointed, but at one time I was getting some lower profile non-coms that were moderately valuable or niche domains, but maybe not worth the $60 pool/snap starting price.

 

[Mike]

Survey done, i'm definitely in for a beta test!

IB

 

[doggyowner]

Did the survey too..