What should I do with 1.5K $

[NetworkPearl]

So I have 1.5K $ to invest but not sure what to buy.

Should I buy a single 1 word domain and hold it off or buy few domain through the aftermarket.

 

[GetBigDomains]

Auto store? If you can get it going with high traff... Many store scripts - Inbox!

 

[artstar]

imo buy a few great as u can dot com and other tlds of a niche u luv personally get a decent beta web site started, seo it right, adsense, affiliates, blog on it and build up value. then repeat!

 

[arjun29]

I suggest you to buy a great name that is in your niche (profession, Geo, hobby) or LLLL.com(western premiums>chips for long term). Two word dot com are fine. You can slowly develop them too if you make your mind to website flipping .Chips were not much popular one year back, so this might be the case 1 year ahead,who knows but short names and keyword names were always valued and will be continued to be valued. But learning is very much important here.
So my suggestion 4L.com or 2words.com
P.S I am also a newbie in domain names and I am still learning from forums, stats etc.

 

[Skyvisum]

I was close to getting a NNNN.com for 2K lol.

PM me next time if you find one in that range.I advise to listen to Shane and some other ideas.You might find some gems in back orders as well as close out.As long as your investment is long time.

 

[Grilled]

Neither are in his budget.

for $1500 he can get a cvcv..if he is lucky..:D

Might as well say he could get a LLL, if he's lucky. :P

@Shane Bellone I appreciate 99% of your comments. This is the 1%. Comparing the likeliness of finding a CVCV under $1,500 to finding a LLL under $1,500 is like comparing a the chances of getting blackjack to the chances of winning the megamillion jackpot.

The last time somebody got "lucky" buying a CVCV under $1500 was reported the day OP posted this. Several other CVCV sales have been reported under $1,500 within the last several months.

It's been 4.5 years since the last LLL was reported under $1,500

I'm not necessarily suggesting the OP goes out and finds a CVCV. I'm just saying the likeliness of him finding a CVCV within his budget is in fact a reality. Where as finding a LLL is not.

 

[NamesMax]

@Grilled Jesus you really need to check out the word "sarcasm" on dictionary.com. Afterward you will appriciate @Shane Bellone's comments.

 

[Grilled]

go for oneword domains..or 4l.com with cvcv pattern..

Neither are in his budget.

@Grilled Jesus you really need to check out the word "sarcasm" on dictionary.com. Afterward you will appriciate @Shane Bellone's comments.

While it very well may be sarcasm, a new member is here asking for investment advice. How are they to detect the sarcasm when a pro comments on another members advice saying it's not within their budget when in fact it is?

I have the utmost respect for Shane. I also respect facts. My apologies if everybody else read Shane's comments as sarcasm, I just wanted to clear the misconception that CVCV's are out of the OPs budget. They may be rare, but they're out there.

 

[Templr]

If you don't have any or much knowledge in domains then I would hold the money and do some serious research in domaining and business outside of domaining, geo-polictical etc.

You can get some good advice on here, but filter it from investors and their own opinions. (as it could be biased)
Or choose it and find your own evidence based material.

Thinking beyond domaining is essential. Maybe find a few niches and narrow your searches in business.

 

[S-B]

While it very well may be sarcasm, a new member is here asking for investment advice. How are they to detect the sarcasm when a pro comments on another members advice saying it's not within their budget when in fact it is?

I have the utmost respect for Shane. I also respect facts. My apologies if everybody else read Shane's comments as sarcasm, I just wanted to clear the misconception that CVCV's are out of the OPs budget. They may be rare, but they're out there.

Yes, domains like XEWU are in that price range.

 

[frank-germany]

post a thread here in that forum
and offer immediate payment of 1.5K
for any 4l.com CHIP

weak people may accept it today


anybody wants to sell a chip for 1.5K?
PM me

 

[doubleU]

Buy 3-5 quality two-word .com domains on Flippa marketplace, it's a good time to buy on Filppa great bargains can be got these last few weeks.

You can get yourself 3-5 two-word .com's for 1.5K, the type that have liquidity and can be sold easily again.

I picked up hydrogencar .info for $1 few days back, this is easier than picking money of the ground.

 

[mikenormal]

Let's face facts $1.5k isn't enough to invest in domains these days.

Unless you get lucky

 

[djum]

Speaking from personal experience - buy traffic domains with revenue. These type of names are always liquid, in both bad and good economies. Generics, even good ones, lose value during uncertain times such as the market we have now.

Or if you know how to drive traffic, buy good domains and bring traffic in.
Then you can have both good name and traffic.

 

[Grilled]

Yes, domains like XEWU are in that price range.

Are domains like Xewu.com that bad of CVCVs? I like it because it can be branded similar to zero. Xewu calories? lol

A more practical use, Xewu.es happens to be a Chinese restaurant in Barcelona.

Not sure if the restaurant is trying to say No Small portions or if this is even an accurate translation.

I would have taken a chance at the domain for $700. Mind you, I don't any experience with CVCVs, so it would have been more of an impulsive uneducated purchase.

 

[S-B]

Are domains like Xewu.com that bad of CVCVs? I like it because it can be branded similar to zero. Xewu calories? lol

A more practical use, Xewu.es happens to be a Chinese restaurant in Barcelona.

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Not sure if the restaurant is trying to say No Small portions or if this is even an accurate translation.

I would have taken a chance at the domain for $700. Mind you, I don't any experience with CVCVs, so it would have been more of an impulsive uneducated purchase.

I have some experience in this niche and I must say, those are bad investments. They are the kind of domain that sits on a shelf for many years. New investors need to grow, not wait.

 

[Ben Bien]

Edit:

Here's what I would do with *your* $1,500 if I were *you*:

• Do 1-2 hours of research everyday on Flippa, etc. to see what's selling and for how much.
• Follow advice on this forum about spending $200-$500 first to see what kind of domains you can buy. Aim to get domains that are 2-3 words, that include keywords with high search volume, and that look nice. Make sure you get a Google Adwords account so you can check monthly search volume stats.
• Aim to pay around $50-$150 per domain within that first $500 batch. Or if you want to save, then go for straight registrations at $10-$30 each.
• Get a feel for the experience of spending $500 on domains (either at first reg. or in aftermarket).
• Use NAMECHEAP for .com, .io and .tv domains. They also have a promo code going on so you can get a .com domain for just $9.84. Namecheap has the lowest price for .io and .tv domains, and they provide a superior service (fast, free transfers, competitive prices, easy UI/UX).
• Use various tools like estibot and freevaluator to get an estimate of appraised value. Also check domain age.

Note: Edited because someone called me out for "spam" because I mentioned my Flippa auctions. No links in this post, just sharing basic info.

 

[poweredbyme]

I would buy a domain earning $40+ per month. Above.com is a good place to buy domains with verified traffic+revenue.
I would search on this forum, flippa and sedo as well.

For bigger profits in a shorter term you need to work more in searching the market to know which type of domains are sold more, then you need to look to buy such a domain for a very low price. Buy cheap and sell, never ending cycle. Personally I prefer the first option, I would buy a domain with revenue and wouldn't try to sell it. Because I am lazy

 

[Haris]

Do nothing. You have $1500 with you. Rinse and Repeat.

You still have $1500 with you.

worst case scenario = best case scenario = You still have $1500 with you

 

[DomainPluto]

Don't buy chips.

I'd also argue that you should do hella research first because the quickest way to lose money is to go in blind.

Lol amen

 

[Ben Bien]

Lol amen

Demand seems to have tanked for CHIPS on Flippa. I had a decent domain with vowels (zvoto.com) up for sale and it sold at my breakeven point. I also sold Presale.io for a loss at $30. Domains are not doing so well lately, and it could be tied to the fact that China's economy is pulling back. Same goes for Europe. It looks like established sites with income/traffic continue to sell for at least several thousand. A new investor with $1500 would be better off buying a site with some income stream rather than a bunch of domains right before demand dries up in the market.