discuss The 3D Showcase and Discussion

[saucey]

Hi everyone! The 3D market appears to be exploding! Record takes at the box office by movies such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland and the announcement this week of the new 3D TV which is set to hit markets shortly have helped buoy interest in 3D multimedia platforms. Even the major American television network NBC has jumped in and will be broadcasting the NCAA Final Four basketball games in 3D!

A direct beneficiary from this renewed interest and greatly improved 3D technology is the domain business. Some of you had foresight many years ago and reg'd great names early on. Others (myself included) have only become aquainted with 3D domaining more recently, but see the huge potential this market has opened up for domainers.

Let this be the place for you to show off your 3D domain names. Ask for opinions, marketing strategies or even an appraisal or guesstimation of value. Also, feel free to post any relevant news releases/articles related to the 3D industry.

I will start the thread off with a few of my own reg's..

3DHighDefinitionTV.com (also have plural)
3DHomeEntertainment.co.uk
3DHometheaters.org
3DStreamingMovie.com
3DVancouver.com
3DWhistler.com

Saucey.

 

[nametrekker]

spot the trolls is better way of commenting about some of the visitors to this thread ......you know who you are

sorry nametrekker

No problem, evirtual ---

I just don't know why people who have invested little or nothing in 3D domains, would come here to bash ---

I do not go to threads/or extensions and types of domains (and which may have value) wherein I've not invested, as my time is too valuable to hop from thread to thread to bash and bash -- I guess these folks have too much time. There are places to visit, people to meet, languages to learn, and projects to do and to gain knowledge, ways to make money --- but they can do what they wish, I guess...

 

[2and1]

The stores here in the UK are really pushing the 3D in your face especially in line for the World Cup. Sky also seem to be telling you all about it at every opportunity.

Gotta admit watching the footy in 3D is damn amazing, I can see people turning up at stores and just watching the games via the demo setups.

 

[exsedo]

I have no problem with anyone posting in the thread, investor or not, so long as their posts are useful or back up what they are saying.
Simply dropping in with a one liner post, trying to evoke reactions, and a high and mighty attitude is not very good :imho:

For example, "all the good 3D names were gone years ago" is a nonsense.
Let's all give up then, there are no more to be had.
It is one persons view of what is a good name and what isnt.
Who or what determines what is a good name anyway. If 3Dgobbledegook sells for a couple of thousand or even a couple of hundred $ in the future, is it a good name or garbage ?
Two people who will think it is a good name are the buyer and seller, and they won't care if mister domainer, or anybody else likes it or not.

So I would say to those posting that 99.9 % of the names in this thread are garbage, put your money where your mouth is, pick some out and say specifically why they are garbage. Also you could point to what you think is a good name and explain why also.

That way you are being helpful to new domainers and others who you think are wasting money.

 

[Lubbinit]

I have no problem with anyone posting in the thread, investor or not, so long as their posts are useful or back up what they are saying.
Simply dropping in with a one liner post, trying to evoke reactions, and a high and mighty attitude is not very good :imho:

For example, "all the good 3D names were gone years ago" is a nonsense.
Let's all give up then, there are no more to be had.
It is one persons view of what is a good name and what isnt.
Who or what determines what is a good name anyway. If 3Dgobbledegook sells for a couple of thousand or even a couple of hundred $ in the future, is it a good name or garbage ?
Two people who will think it is a good name are the buyer and seller, and they won't care if mister domainer, or anybody else likes it or not.

So I would say to those posting that 99.9 % of the names in this thread are garbage, put your money where your mouth is, pick some out and say specifically why they are garbage. Also you could point to what you think is a good name and explain why also.

That way you are being helpful to new domainers and others who you think are wasting money.

I agree. What makes me LMAO are the ones who talk as if they are somehow separate from the forum that they are actually participating in, just pop in to be amused at the fools who are wasting all their money. DOH!
But at least they amuse me..........wait a minute......that means...oh no ......my head hurts....

 

[MattheP]

Who or what determines what is a good name anyway. If 3Dgobbledegook sells for a couple of thousand or even a couple of hundred $ in the future, is it a good name or garbage ?

That way you are being helpful to new domainers and others who you think are wasting money.

How many random/speculate domains like 3Dgobbledegook you have to buy (and renew) to make one sale in $$$ range? Yes, if you buy 300 similar domains, there is a chance you'll sell one for $1000. But you have spent $2100 on those domains, not including renewals and your time.
I am afraid that lots of people in this thread are buying domains without clear understanding of income, costs and time spent.

Telling new domainers that they can sell "3Dgobbledegook" type of domains for thousands will not help them either.

 

[exsedo]

I'm sure that even the greenest of the green would realize that 3Dgobbledegook is just an example.

But anyway at least your post gave some useful information.
Thanks.

 

[MattheP]

I'm sure that even the greenest of the green would realize that 3Dgobbledegook is just an example.

Yes, I took that as example of 'random/speculate' (3D + everything that moves) domain.

 

[Lubbinit]

Well, I've just picked up 3DWhatchamacallit.com and if ANYONE says that THAT is a rubbish name..well..

 

[MattheP]

Just saw this on the other forum, sorry if already posted:

3D.biz sold at a twodotbiz auction for $1,584 closing on 2010-01-14.

Very good for a .biz domain, but I would expected higher price. In this case, term and extension fits together, 2 char, and very brandable.

 

[bmugford]

Someone got a great buy on that one IMO.

Brad

Just saw this on the other forum, sorry if already posted:

3D.biz sold at a twodotbiz auction for $1,584 closing on 2010-01-14.

Very good for a .biz domain, but I would expected higher price. In this case, term and extension fits together, 2 char, and very brandable.

 

[MattheP]

More 3D domain news - SnapNames iGaming auction is ending, heres current results:

3cardpoker.com :
$4,300
(edit - above is not 3d domain, my mistake, I tought it was 3dcardpoker)

No bids:

3darcades.com
3dcasinosonline.com
3dcasualgames.com
3dcontroller.com
3dgamedesign.com
3dgamerentals.com
3dpcmonitors.com
3dpokertour.com
3dreadygames.com
3dsocialgames.com
3dwirelessglasses.com

 

[bmugford]

Well, 3 Card Poker has nothing to do with 3D, so it looks like all the 3D domains combined have 0 bids.

Brad

More 3D domain news - SnapNames iGaming auction is ending, heres current results:

3cardpoker.com :
$4,300


No bids:

3darcades.com
3dcasinosonline.com
3dcasualgames.com
3dcontroller.com
3dgamedesign.com
3dgamerentals.com
3dpcmonitors.com
3dpokertour.com
3dreadygames.com
3dsocialgames.com
3dwirelessglasses.com

 

[FUTRS]

More 3D domain news - SnapNames iGaming auction is ending, heres current results:

3cardpoker.com :
$4,300
(edit - above is not 3d domain, my mistake, I tought it was 3dcardpoker)

No bids:

3darcades.com
3dcasinosonline.com
3dcasualgames.com
3dcontroller.com
3dgamedesign.com
3dgamerentals.com
3dpcmonitors.com
3dpokertour.com
3dreadygames.com
3dsocialgames.com
3dwirelessglasses.com

these are not exactly attractive names... i wouldn't think any of these are worthy of bids in the first place, so whats your point?... also not mentioned, is the starting point or the reserves.

you're still very much in the infancy of 3d
... we all still have to wait for it to even be in, at the LEAST, a million homes first (?)... we also still need to wait for 3d CONTENT, which iis all on the way.. as of now, we really just have no choice but to wait.. i'm sorry if you guys don't see that as the biggest hurdle in this early stage.

... Online3d.net ??

ANYBODY?? ..
... or would u rather talk meaningless garbage with the rest of the naysayers?

 

[FunkyMark]

Cool 3D Landing Page

STREET DANCE 3D| Site officiel | Au cinéma le 19 mai 2010

This is a very cool 3D Landing page for an upcoming 3D movie.


3DKing.me

 

[exsedo]

Yes, I took that as example of 'random/speculate' (3D + everything that moves) domain.

Well perhaps some of your recommendations are better :-

3dbaton.com
3dbatter.com
..
3dbocce.com
3dbunt.com
3dcatcher.com
3dcleats.com
3dcompete.com
3dcompetitor.com
3dcurling.com
3ddartboard.com
3ddiscus.com
3depee.com
3dfielder.com
3dhanggliding.com
3dhardball.com
3dhighjump.com
3dhole-in-one.com
3dhomeplate.com
3dhoop.com
3diceskates.com
3dinfield.com
3dinlineskates.com
3dinning.com
3djavelin.com
3djog.com
3djumprope.com
3dkneepads.com
3dlose.com
3dluge.com
3dmajorleague.com
3dmedal.com
3dminorleague.com
3dmitt.com
3doffense.com
3doutfield.com
3dpaddle.com
3dpitcher.com
3dpole.com
3dpuck.com
3dquarter.com
3dracket.com
3dreferee.com
3drollerskates.com
3dshortstop.com
3dsled.com
3dsomersault.com
3dsportsmanship.com
3dstick.com
3dstrike.com
3dstroke.com
3dteammate.com
3dtetherball.com
3dthrow.com
3dtrackandfield.com
3dtrampoline.com
3dunicycle.com
3duniform.com
3dvisitingteam.com
3dvolley.com
3dwaterski.com
3dwetsuit.com

 

[nielsencl]

I started buying some of these, but then stopped because I didn't see how I was going to sell them. So far i don't think they have made much while parked. Did they solve the headach and brain tumor problem with 3D TVs yet...?

Maryland3d.com
Virginia3d.com
Louisiana3d.com
Michigan3d.com
Indiana3d.com
Arkansas3d.com
Delaware3d.com
Products3D.com

 

[domainica]

Speaking of meaningless garbage...

Just noticed that "3Dcrap.com" was also regged. The owner's selling it on Sedo. For $500.

I stand by my earlier comment re. crap 3d names.

 

[DnEbook]

More 3D domain news - SnapNames iGaming auction is ending, heres current results:

3cardpoker.com :
$4,300
(edit - above is not 3d domain, my mistake, I tought it was 3dcardpoker)

No bids:

3darcades.com
3dcasinosonline.com
3dcasualgames.com
3dcontroller.com
3dgamedesign.com
3dgamerentals.com
3dpcmonitors.com
3dpokertour.com
3dreadygames.com
3dsocialgames.com
3dwirelessglasses.com

not much point reporting this due to the high reserves

---------- Post added at 10:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:17 AM ----------

I hope we can revisit this thread in two years or so and see how many of these domains have actually sold or even been developed, or even "developed" (eg. WP-O-Matic type sites.)

Frank

consider that technology has to catch up a bit and the fact that most normal generic keyword domains are also not being developed

 

[FUTRS]

I started buying some of these, but then stopped because I didn't see how I was going to sell them. So far i don't think they have made much while parked. Did they solve the headach and brain tumor problem with 3D TVs yet...?

Maryland3d.com
Virginia3d.com
Louisiana3d.com
Michigan3d.com
Indiana3d.com
Arkansas3d.com
Delaware3d.com
Products3D.com

Funny little thing here
... i while back, i grabbed an augmented reality name for maps
it was:
ARMAP.info
MAPAR.info

so i started getting some early hits right away, was curious what else was going on with that string.. so i checked google... and saw nothing but 'Arkansas Maps' and 'Maps, Arkansas'

totally unrelated, i know, but still pretty funny

AR maps will be very cool

- - --

also found this.. (NOT AR)

Stockholm Goes 3D in Google Earth

Stockholm Goes 3D in Google Earth - Sweden's capital joins other major European cities recreated in 3D - Softpedia

 

[fm1234]

posted by nametrekker:

I just don't know why people who have invested little or nothing in 3D domains, would come here to bash ---

(+variants by others)

I'm not really trying to bash; I just think that the breathless cheerleading could stand a counterpoint, and in fact virtually any counterpoint to the tide gets decried as "bashing" in this thread.

I have posted available names in this thread (astonishingly, several of those exact match search volume domains with measurable CPC values are still unregistered) as well as talked about the couple of 3D-related names that I own (names I've owned almost ten years) and tried to give a realistic slant on such completely outer-limits statements as "3D is in its infancy." 3D is going through a resurgence of popularity and interest, and as I have tried to point out a couple of times, if it actually manages to break through this time and become the standard, then the "3D" aspect will no longer be a relevant talking point, making 3D domains irrelevant.

So here are two points that just get ignored by cheerleaders.

COUNTERPOINT ONE: SEMANTICS

This is not my opinion -- this is an observation of how technological terms evolve.

If I say I saw a movie, no one asks me if it was a talkie, or if it was in colour.

If I buy some speakers, no one asks me if they are stereo or mono.

If I buy the new Led Zeppelin album (sadly, no such thing, but just for example) no one is going to ask me whether I bought it on 8-track, LP, casette or CD.

When I give out my phone number, no one asks anymore if it's my cell or a landline.

If I say I saw something on the TV no one says "What's that stand for? 'Television?'"

When a technology becomes ubiquitous it becomes invisible. And in the world of domains and search, where semantics are -- kind of important -- this reality of the semantics of technology is worth noting. The slightest change in technology could render many 3D names irrelevant overnight -- and I mean the ones that are not already irrelevant, the 1% or so of the domains posted in this thread that haven't been silly, trivial nonsense that benefited no one but Bob Parsons & colleagues.

COUNTERPOINT TWO: FOOLS TO THE LIONS

Any long, high-view thread is going to serve as inspiration for people just getting into domains. So the endless breathless high-fiving over nonsense domains attracts attention and encourages people new to the business to go piss away their budgets on more nonsense domains, which they'll post here and probably get high-fived for, but which will never amount to anything.

On the flip side to that, don't tell me about what's hot and selling for $1,000 right now -- that just means that some suckers prefer to empty their bank accounts all at once instead of $9 at a time. You guys who are getting good prices for names that key into tech that doesn't even exist, or decent 3D-related keywords on garabge TLDs etc. -- congratulations, and I mean that. I'm glad you're making money. But they aren't "good domains." They're "timely domains" which you pushed off on the greater fool. A domain with no future is not a good domain; it's a coin toss and if it comes up $ then that's great, but don't read trends into coin tosses. Even if it comes up heads five times in a row, it ain't a trend. It's just chance and it stays the same each try.

And that's not bashing -- that is a sincere voice of skepticism and common sense investing, happy for those of you who are making a little cash at 3D domains, but hopefully keeping at least one person out of the thousands who have read this thread from going overboard and regging 3Ddomains4Dummies.mobi and thinking he's finally found the secret to success.

I sincerely hope you enjoy your ride on the 3D train, and hope that at least some of you are keen enough watchers to hop off of it before it derails.


Frank

 

[saucey]

PLEASE STOP!

I would like to ask everybody to stay on topic. If people don't like 3d, or s3d, that's ok. Is it annoying when posters drop in to this thread with unsubstantiated claims... stir it up a bit... and then dissappear? Absolutely! But, you can also just ignore them. Conversely, if you feel you MUST respond.. please do it by PM.

3dDomainNames, I think you are starting to get a little out of hand and a little too personal. Please keep your tantrums to yourself. I also don't think you or anybody else has the right to determine if a name is shi@@y or not! You are certainly welcome to voice your own opinion and state that you don't like something.. but to claim an entire emerging technology shi@@y is certainly short sighted in my opinion, and certainly there is a less agressive way of stating your views. It's like you are looking for a confrontation.

Domain investing is speculative. Some people on here turn over hundreds or even thousands of names which they pay premium for, for a $5 buck profit each time and are happy with it, because it's "safe". Others, speculate and are hoping to make some "big money" off of a handful of names...I would assume that alot of these folk will not make "big money" and may even go into debt because their "big idea" simply didn't pan out. However, a few WILL make big money in my opinion, and only because they stuck their neck out and gambled.

I don't understand the purpose of some of the reg's here in this thread, but, I am sure there are people here that may not like or understand some of mine... in both cases, it does NOT mean that they are "shi@@y".

Everyone... PLEASE... Stay on topic. Voice your opinions. Be courteous and polite.(Where's Jeff? lol.) If you feel you must "ream" somebody out.. do it by PM.. not in my thread.

Cheers!

Saucey

BTW... Great post Frank!

 

[DnEbook]

i can ask this here because i am not mentioning anything 'adult' but does anyone know how to include adult terms in the new adwords/keyword tool ?

 

[DU]

never really thought of it before, but how old do people have to be to become a member here at namepros?

Judging from your avatar.. they start them young around here

I'm selling 3dFad.com if anyone wants it. <---Seriously.

 

[saucey]

i can ask this here because i am not mentioning anything 'adult' but does anyone know how to include adult terms in the new adwords/keyword tool ?

Turn off the filter just below the box you type the keyword into.

 

[DnEbook]

below the search box is Advanced Options ?

and when i go there i can't see anywhere to actually 'turn it off" ?