Technical Definition: "Domainer" and "Domain Investor"

[Ategy]

I think most of us are similar in how we define the word "Domainer" and term "Domain Investor", but I was wondering if anyone ever really established a technical definition? More importantly, I'm curious what all of you think?


Maybe something like ...

"Domainer" / "Domain Investor" .. someone who has:
#1 - Registered/purchased more than one domain with intent to sell
#2 - Listed more than one domain for sale.

#3? - (Maybe also) .. Renewed more than one domain.
(Otherwise maybe more of a hobbyist/speculator if they gave up on their domains before maximising the chances of their investment)

Or possibly also:
#4? - Someone who has sold at least one domain that they originally purchased with the intend of reselling for profit (without development).

Also I'm thinking for that last one, it's more the difference between a successful domainer and a non-successful domainer (with both possibly being "domainers" as long as #1 and #2 apply), curious what you all think about someone needing to successfully sell a domain for profit in order to be considered a "Domainer"?


I think I'd also be correct in assuming most of us define "Domainer" and "Domain Investor" as being the same thing, but please post below if you think differently and let us know why?


I didn't really think too hard on this before posting, so likely leaving out some obvious perspectives. Please add your thoughts!

 

[Catalyst01]

I will go with Domain name Investor. I think this adds some seriousness to the practice and creates that sense of business. Personally, I will not use the amount invested in buying a domain as a yardstick for measuring who a domain investor is. It has to do with the mindset and how you see what you are doing. Let's look at real estate investment, for instance, it's not defined by the amount you bought the property because property appreciates with time so also are domain names. We should look beyond the amount invested and focus on the intention and projection of the person. Let's also look at startups, they start small and grow big then sometimes the business is sold. It is all about your personal agenda, projection, I mean what propelled you to putting that cash into a domain rather than buying and eating a burger. Thanks, @Bob Hawkes for this write-up.