Catching the impossible

[ian]

Not so much a question, but just wanting to expand on a current dilemma.

As some of you know, I have been talking about a monster sized domain that will drop in the future. I won't say when, but only that I know it will drop, so I've been monitoring for over 6 months now.

I already have the domain loaded on all catch services that allow bookings prior to 'renewal required'.

The problem I have, is that by the time I can book with all the public catchers, others will be aware of the domain so I'll be in no greater position than I am when finding a decent domain on a 60 day list etc.

I also don't want a situation where I have the .uk and not the .co.uk, or visa-versa.

Plus I have to be realistic, every professional domainer will be using every single one of their polling limit to catch this domain when the time comes.

I've tried contacting the domain holder directly, but so far have had no success. Not because they are not interested in selling or discussing, but because they are a large company and the message just isn't filtering through to the right department (yet!). I suspect even if it did reach the man in charge, the offer I'd make would be so small in comparison to their profits, that they'd just decline.

Can anyone think of any other options to secure the domain (which will remain nameless)? You will all want it, so I can't see there being an option of asking private catchers.

So frustrating as I've been watching it for ages and I could 100% use it for a project whilst retaining the domain as a significant asset for the future.

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[Murray]

I've tried contacting the domain holder directly, but so far have had no success. Not because they are not interested in selling or discussing, but because they are a large company and the message just isn't filtering through to the right department (yet!).

I suppose all you can do is work on finding the right person to talk to and the right medium to contact them.

Is it ITV? they seem to drop nice domains and not give a shizzle.

Other than that just wait for Denys to catch it and hope he isn't asking too much

 

[grantw]

If it's that important to you, offer a near end user price as a catch fee and it will probably be yours!

Failing that, have you tried using the telephone or writing a letter?

Grant

 

[DaveP]

In all seriousness, if you're really desperate the best way to boost your chances if I were you is get a tag, nominet membership, epp, dac access, get a server and get a system in place like dropsystem. Then on the day it drops load it up in burst mode, and pray like you've never prayed before.

 

[diablo]

I suppose all you can do is work on finding the right person to talk to and the right medium to contact them.

Murray's right. Until you get a definite yes or no, you aren't asking the right person. And talking to that right person will give you the best chance of securing the name.

 

[Edwin]

Is it worth enough for you to visit the company in person, and try and sweet-talk reception into letting you have 2 minutes with the relevant party?

Extreme, I know, but it sounds like you need to be thinking so far outside the box on this one that it's just a tiny cubic speck in the distance!

 

[ian]

Tried all forms of communication but still trying. I get the feeling they are unsure who is in control of them, but no, it isn't ITV (though they did drop pop corn, idiots!).

The trouble is, the end user price will be too much for me, and possibly still too little for them to blink an eye at.

If, hypothetically I offered £10k to private catchers to secure the .co.uk and .uk of this name, I suspect most would still decline in the hope of picking up themselves, so it leaves me with little or no chance at all.

 

[grantw]

As Dave said then, join Nominet, get a TAG, pay for DAC and pay for a hosted catching system. Initial outlay will probably be about £1k + your time.

Grant

 

[AlistairM]

Maybe some accredited registrar snap it up before it has a chance to drop.

 

[timter51]

The suspense is killing me Without telling us what the domain is, can you tell us if it's even entered renewal stage yet?

 

[DaveP]

The suspense is killing me Without telling us what the domain is, can you tell us if it's even entered renewal stage yet?

It's right here in the thread if you look carefully.

 

[Murray]

When I read the thread title I always get this song playing in my mind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KufFjcWOUQ

 

[timter51]

Ooooh ok, I like a game! So it isn't cinema.co.uk as Ian said it's not ITV, though it'll be fun if that drops like popcorn. Is the clue "monster sized"??

 

[martin-s]

For £10k you can certainly have 100% of my DAC thread

 

[ian]

I cannot divulge the domain on here sorry as plans are ongoing, but will update soon.

(the domain hasn't been discussed)

For £10k you can certainly have 100% of my DAC thread

Might hold you to that

 

[DaveP]

Thought it was cinema.. my apologies.

Might hold you to that

I'll do it for £9.5k 100% DAC.

 

[Brassneck]

Thought it was cinema.. my apologies.



I'll do it for £9.5k 100% DAC.

£9k here.

 

[ian]

Interesting how many of you are willing to offer the catch at that kind of price. Wondering why you wouldn't just go for it yourself and sell for more? Is it a case that you don't feel that domain is worth that amount, or that it would just be an 'easier' profit?

 

[DaveP]

£9k here.

Fine fine.. £8.7k here.

 

[Brassneck]

Interesting how many of you are willing to offer the catch at that kind of price. Wondering why you wouldn't just go for it yourself and sell for more? Is it a case that you don't feel that domain is worth that amount, or that it would just be an 'easier' profit?

Ian

There are probably 50 catchers out there - maybe a dozen with really top systems. 50 x £10 k is £0.5 million - I very much doubt if any name is worth that much and certainly none that many of us could realistically hope to catch.

Stephen.