What is fine with domainlore

[snuzzy]

Hello guys
can you share your thoughts on this subject - what domains are fine with domain lore and which are not, does it really matter how many exact searches a month a domain has or it just has to be nice , positive and catchy to get bids ?

Best wishes

 

[ian]

You can submit whatever you like, pay the £5 fee (if it isn't considered by Denys a spotlight/sure-thing) and see how it goes. They do sometimes prevent misspells, per the terms, though that isn't always the case. Good luck.

 

[snuzzy]

@ian thank you for information, I already did few auctions but no luck on my side that's why I started wondering if there is any rule or can it be any name that people will like - of course until it makes a sense and is a real word , thanks for replying

 

[keys]

I would say the main drawback with DL from a seller's point of view, is the short listing time. Seven days if it makes Spotlight, and five days for all other (accepted) domains.

This is a tiny selling window, which very much limits the audience to resellers, looking for low prices and high margins. There are occasional exceptions with premium domains and keen buyers.

Even if you contact potential end users, there is little chance that they will react fast enough to join the bidding.

The primary purpose of DL is to provide a sales platform for a particular group of dropcatchers, this is enhanced and enabled by all other users. In fairness, the service seems to be well managed, transparent, and is free if your domain is sold.

Acorn is probably a better choice, if you set a realsitic price and wait a while. A few additional posts, and contacting potential buyers may help. If you generate some interest DL is still an option to determine a final price and buyer.

 

[ian]

Domainlore will always be for the few, and like you say, it makes an ideal platform for drop catchers to sell their successes. End-user sales I'd imagine are rare and again, as you say, the limited timeframe can hinder opportunities to sell to said parties, but that isn't its point. For those looking for top dollar, you'd be better off with the slowly slowly approach, reach-out, or more widely used auction platforms like (dare I say it) Sedo.

 

[keys]

@ian DL is a good venue for buyers, and perhaps useful for motivated sellers. The main attraction for those who choose to use the service, is a quick sale. The dropcatchers who are obliged to sell there may be less keen.

In view of the position achieved by Denys, coming up with the concept behind DL was close to genius. Still ticking over nicely after more than eight years, I would guess it is a good little earner, along with his own sales. I wonder how many hidden gems per month do not sell, at £5 each.

Returning to the OP's original question. Domains will attract bids if they have clear potential for commercial use, either (generic) names of popular products/services, or short catchy names for a new or rebranding business. A visit to www.seemly.co.uk will reveal an abundance of past sales to illustrate this.

 

[ian]

In view of the position achieved by Denys, coming up with the concept behind DL was close to genius. Still ticking over nicely after more than eight years, I would guess it is a good little earner, along with his own sales. I wonder how many hidden gems per month do not sell, at £5 each.

Hope my post didn't come across as negative, I think Denys has done a great job, and offers a real outlet for the sale of domains in a quick turnaround; there isn't another platform for the UK market that offers this and I use it regularly.

 

[TallBloke]

I've no idea if it makes Denys any money ...though he's had a few fivers off me unfortunately! The ***Soon*** tab is a longterm mystery.

I like DL and have sold to other domainers and once or twice to end users (when I've directed them to an auction). Never had an issue buying or selling and as Denys seems red hot when monitoring for dodgy bids, I trust DL.

@keys

The dropcatchers who are obliged to sell there may be less keen.

...other sales platforms are available.

 

[keys]

...other sales platforms are available.

DL is not quite what you think it is, and probably few visitors are aware of the setup. The dropcatchers in question have no choice in the matter. The revenue from failed gems would not make the venture worthwhile, no commission to pay on sales, there must be something else.

 

[dee]

DL is not quite what you think it is, and probably few visitors are aware of the setup. The dropcatchers in question have no choice in the matter. The revenue from failed gems would not make the venture worthwhile, no commission to pay on sales, there must be something else.

Intriguing. How can there be drop catchers that have no choice in where they sell catches ?

 

[ian]

I think it best that the make up of any deal is not discussed publically. It is between Denys and his clients.

 

[dee]

He has a dropcatch service aswell doesnt he ?

 

[ian]

Yes

 

[armistice]

No details given onsite these days, but for those interested http://domaincatch.co.uk/
The post at the bottom of this page gives some insight
http://blog.domainlore.uk/page/5

 

[anderow]

Anyone using domaincatch?
I am looking for a more professional dropcatching system than I use presently, if anyone here can help with that please PM me. thanks

 

[anderow]

Just to clarify, I am very happy with the domain catching service I use presently and will continue to use. I merely want to step up my catching capabilites a notch and add more weapons to my armoury so to speak!