EDIT - Did anyone else realize that there are ZERO .TV domains in the sold list? I submitted around a dozen and I know others that did as well. You would think prime, one-word .tv domains would show up at least in the silent when you've got sold .ws, .la, .cm, .fm and yes, even .us domains having SOLD. Does Moniker have a preclusion to .tv? - END EDIT
Here's an idea...
Perhaps Moniker should swap the auction around... put the entire chosen list up for "Silent" auction a week BEFORE the event, then take the top 250 names with bids to the Live.
It would drive sales and certainly put the emphasis on the bidders choosing the value and remove the choice variable that we all seem to have differing opinions on.
And how could that be bad for Moniker? I'm sure, at the very least, it will drive bids en mass and earlier pricing for those that make the Live.
As a secondary effect, I think it would drive attendance to the auction. If you had dog in the hunt, you would certainly be more motivated to attend either in person or remotely.
What do you think? Should a domain make the Live on demonstrated merit alone?
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