TRAFFIC Auction Will Be Different

Elliot Silver
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I received an email via the TRAFFIC conference mailing list with an update on how this year’s TRAFFIC auction will work. The auction will take place on October 18, 2011 at 4pm. In lieu of working with one auction company, TRAFFIC organizers will accept submissions from various aftermarket companies and even individual domain investors. Conference organizers will provide the auctioneer and presumably an online bidding platform.

For those who wish to submit their domain names separately, there is a fee per guaranteed auction submission, and it’s pretty steep. That being said, the commission structure is favorable should the domain name sell. It’s based on a sliding scale, so the higher the reserve, the higher the submission fee, but the lower the commission rate.

One other big change is that all auctions will start at either $1.00 or $1,000 and work their way up. It seems misleading when an auctioneer gets a $2,000,000 bid on a domain name when the reserve price is $2,500,000 and other people talk about that $2 million bid. A bidder who makes the $2 million bid knows his bid won’t be accepted, so it’s not really a true bid. Working towards a higher price should help determine a market value.

The auction list has already started to form, and there are 20 premium .XXX domain names that are scheduled to be auctioned. Additionally, the following domain names have also been scheduled: FortLauderdale.org, Her.CO, Sub.CO, and TrainingSession.com.

A full explanation of how the auction submission process will work as well as the full rate chart can be seen  here. I recommend reading that information before submitting any domain names for auction.

Predictions for the Future Trend Domain Auctionâ„¢

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I saw the list of domain names and prices for Stephen Douglas’ Future Trend Domain Auctionâ„¢ which will be held on Snapnames from August 24, 2011 at noon through August 30, 2011 at 3:15pm EST. I am not a big fan of buying or registering any type of “trend” domain names, but I believe many people do buy these names with the hopes of striking it rich.

The list of domain names and reserve prices are listed below, and further below is a poll question asking how you think this auction will perform. I understand Stephen and the domain owners will be heavily marketing and advertising these domain names to companies that may be interested in making a purchase, so perhaps end user participation will help propel this auction.

You can learn more about the auction at Snapnames.

3-dtoys.com $10,001 – $25,000
3d-smartPhones.com $2501 – $5000
3d-webcam.com No Reserve
3dAdultCam.com $501 – $1000
3dAdvertising.com $25,001 – $50,000
3dAppliance.com $5,001 – $10,000
3dApps.com $25,001 – $50,000
3dCakePrinters.com $25,001 – $50,000
3dCellPhone.net $501 – $1000
3dCellPhones.net $501 – $1000
3dChannel.com $25,001 – $50,000
3dChannels.tv $5,001 – $10,000
3dCinemas.org $501 – $1000
3dConsole.com $201 – $500
3dCops.com $501 – $1000
3dcu.com $501 – $1000
3dDatabase.com $10,001 – $25,000
3dDecorations.com $5,001 – $10,000
3dDesignPrograms.com $201 – $500
3dDesignSoftware.com $2501 – $5000
3dDisplays.ca $501 – $1000
3dEntertainment.co.uk $1001 – $2500
3dFacialRecognition.com $5,001 – $10,000
3dFreePorno.com $1001 – $2500
3dGame.co.uk $2501 – $5000
3dGameStreaming.com $50,001 – $100,000
3dGameTablets.com $10,001 – $25,000
3dHandset.co.uk $2501 – $5000
3dHologramGaming.com $501 – $1000
3dHolographicGaming.com $501 – $1000
3dHomeMovieTheaters.com $1001 – $2500
3dLaserPrinting.com $10,001 – $25,000
3dMediaConsoles.com $1001 – $2500
3dMobileApplications.com $201 – $500
3dMobileHandset.com $2501 – $5000
3dMobilePhones.com $25,001 – $50,000
3dMonitoring.com $1001 – $2500
3dOnlineGamer.com $10,001 – $25,000
3dOptical.com $5,001 – $10,000
3dPhone.net $5,001 – $10,000
3dPlasmaTelevisions.com $201 – $500
3dPlayers.com $10,001 – $25,000
3dpn.com $501 – $1000
3dRecorder.com $10,001 – $25,000
3dRecorders.com $10,001 – $25,000
3dResidential.com $2501 – $5000
3dSafetyGlasses.com $2501 – $5000
3dScotland.com $1001 – $2500
3dSecurityCameras.com $1001 – $2500
3dSmartPhone.com $50,001 – $100,000
3dStreamingVideo.net $201 – $500
3dTouch.tv $5,001 – $10,000
3dTvBargain.info No Reserve
3dTvPrice.org $5,001 – $10,000
3dTvPrices.org $10,001 – $25,000
3dTvs.de $5,001 – $10,000
3dTvs.net $5,001 – $10,000
3dTvs.org $5,001 – $10,000
3dTvShows.com $5,001 – $10,000
3dVideoCamera.com $50,001 – $100,000
3dVideoConference.com $2501 – $5000
3dVideos.us $201 – $500
3dwd.com $501 – $1000
3dWebinars.com $1001 – $2500
3dWholesale.com $5,001 – $10,000
Ad3d.net $201 – $500
AlternativeEnergyInvesting.com $1001 – $2500
CarbonBarter.com No Reserve
CellPhoneApps.com $50,001 – $100,000
Channel3d.com $10,001 – $25,000
CloudComputingServices.com $50,001 – $100,000
CloudComputingSoftware.com $10,001 – $25,000
CloudInTheCloud.com $501 – $1000
CloudMeetings.com $2501 – $5000
CloudPrograms.com $5,001 – $10,000
CloudStaff.com $1001 – $2500
CloudWebServers.com $5,001 – $10,000
Ddd.tv $2501 – $5000
Eholo.com $10,001 – $25,000
EuropeCellPhone.com $1001 – $2500
Free3dPorn.com $25,001 – $50,000
Free3dPorn.net $201 – $500
Free3dTv.com $2501 – $5000
Games3d.co.uk $2501 – $5000
GamesFor3dTv.com No Reserve
Gps3d.net $1001 – $2500
Hd3dTv.info $2501 – $5000
Hd3dTv.net $5,001 – $10,000
Hd3dTv.org $5,001 – $10,000
HiDefinition3d.com $201 – $500
Holo3dTvs.com $5,001 – $10,000
HoloDeals.com $1001 – $2500
HoloDecks.ca $501 – $1000
HologramSimulator.com $501 – $1000
Holographic3d.tv $2501 – $5000
HolographicBoxing.com $2501 – $5000
HolographicGolf.com $5,001 – $10,000
HolographicTheaters.com No Reserve
HolographicUi.com No Reserve
HolographyPorn.com $5,001 – $10,000
HoloHandsets.com $10,001 – $25,000
HoloMovie.net $5,001 – $10,000
HoloWire.com $5,001 – $10,000
HumanComputers.com $10,001 – $25,000
I3d.tv $501 – $1000
KoreaSolar.com $10,001 – $25,000
Movies3d.co.uk $2501 – $5000
MoviesFor3dTv.com No Reserve
NanoTechResearch.com $1001 – $2500
OceanTurbine.com $10,001 – $25,000
Phones3d.com $10,001 – $25,000
Rapid3d.net $201 – $500
Replicators.ca $501 – $1000
RobotSupplies.net $1001 – $2500
RobotTrucks.com $10,001 – $25,000
SearchRobots.com $1001 – $2500
SolarBusiness.com $5,001 – $10,000
SolarCarKit.com $1001 – $2500
SolarEnergyClass.com $1001 – $2500
SolarExteriorLighting.com $201 – $500
SolarPaneling.com $25,001 – $50,000
SolarSiding.com $50,001 – $100,000
Sport3d.com $10,001 – $25,000
TelePresenceAmerica.com $5,001 – $10,000
TimeVoyage.com $201 – $500
UltraDefinition3d.com $1001 – $2500
UpcScanner.com $5,001 – $10,000
WaterproofTablets.com $1001 – $2500
WindmillTurbine.com $10,001 – $25,000
WorldCupDetails.com No Reserve

POLL: What will the auction gross?


Great Domains May Auction

Elliot Silver
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Sedo is in the midst of its Great Domains auction for May, and there are some pretty good domain names at reasonable reserve prices. The auction ends in three days (Thursday, May 26) and there are many domain names that already have bids.

Below is a list of my ten favorite domain names up for auction:

  • Jewel.com
  • NurseryRhymes.com (reserve met)
  • SeaLions.com (reserve met)
  • VisitNewMexico.com

There are a total of 110 domain names in auction. I am not a big fan of .net domain names, but there seem to be strong keyword .net names available if you are interested. You can check out the list on GreatDomains.com (This is a tracking link, not an affiliate link).

Outreach.org Bidding Exceeds $65k

Elliot Silver
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The domain name Outreach.org is currently at auction on Namejet. There are 109 bidders in the auction and a total of 148 bids. The domain name was originally registered in 1995, and it was last owned by ElderWeb Project at Grant MacEwan University. It recently expired.

The current high bid for this domain name is $65,100 with just under 5 minutes to go. There have been two active bidders above the $10,000 mark.

As with all NameJet auctions, when a bid is placed, the time is extended for several minutes, so this auction could conceivable go on for some time.

Update: Now over $80,000… Final price: $90,400

My Picks for the Domain Madness 3 / Boxcar Auction

Elliot Silver
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DomainMadness.comThe Domain Madness 3 auction being held on the recently re-launched Boxcar.com has opened for bidding. The live auction will take place on April 5th in Las Vegas. You need to be registered at Boxcar to bid, and there’s a $1.00 fee to register, which is presumably to ensure that you have a valid credit card.

I am still 50/50 on whether I will be at the event, and if I’m there I will try to cover it live for you. Bolded below are my favorites for the auction.

I don’t have any domain names listed in this auction, and I didn’t do any Whois searches to see if I know the owner.

ArmTattoos.com $1,200
AthleticClubs.com $5,000
AutoRepairs.com $150,000
BaseballGame.com $20,000
BaseballTicket.com $10,000
BaseballTrainer.com $2,500
BasketballDrills.com $5,000
Bet.ws $2,000
BetterBody.com $4,500
BigWinner.com $5,000
BroadbandProviders.com $1,500
CashBackCredit.com $4,000
Champs.tv $1,000
CheckCard.net $1,000
ChildDevelopment.com $150,000
Cradle.net $1,000
Discount.us $2,200
DomainDevelopment.com $15,000
DoubleOven.com $6,500
DrugDeal.com $2,500
DrugDeals.com $10,000
EliminateDebts.com $1,500
Evenings.com $9,500
FamilyVacation.com $35,000
FinancialPlanners.com $200,000
FlightSale.com $3,500
FlowerBouquets.com $40,000
ForexCurrency.com $17,500
FreezerBurn.com $3,500
GasDeals.com $1,000
GPSdevices.com $20,000
Gyrate.com $9,000
HomeOwnerInsurance.com $120,000
HoneyBellOranges.com $25,000
iLoveShopping.com $5,500
ImpoundAuction.com $2,500
Incentives.net $2,000
Irons.com $38,000
JobResume.com $7,500
LastMinDeals.com $4,000
LocalSupplier.com $1,000
MagicSpell.com $5,000
MensJewelry.com $45,000
MiracleCream.com $5,000
NameGames.com $2,500
OfficeScreens.com $1,000
OnlineTheft.com $1,000
Pig.com $250,000
RefinanceCalculator.com $30,000
RentHome.net $2,500
RibSauce.com $2,000
SingAlongs.com $2,500
SiteManagers.com $1,000
SmoothLegs.com $3,500
StationaryStore.com $5,000
StayCool.com $5,500
TanningStickers.com $2,500
Title.info $3,000
TractionTires.com $1,000
Uncoordinated.com $1,000
Waikiki.me $1,750
YellowstoneNationalPark.net $1,000
ZoomLens.com $8,500
LimoRentals.com $160,000

Sedo’s Travel Auction Begins Today

Elliot Silver
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SedoSedo is running a travel-related domain auction beginning this afternoon (March 24) at 1pm EST and running through March 31, 2011.  There are over 225 domain names in this auction, and all of them are related to travel (or could be related to travel). There are many ccTLD domain names included in this auction, and some of the prices are in Euros instead of dollars (so keep that in mind if you decide to bid).

My 5 favorites from the auction include:

  • Philadelphia.org 25,000 – 49,999 USD Reserve
  • HotelNews.com 25,000 – 49,999 USD Reserve
  • VisitPanamaCity.com 5,000 – 9,999 USD Reserve
  • HolidayBlog.com 1 – 499 EUR Reserve
  • Touring.com 25,000 – 49,999 USD Reserve

What are your thoughts on this auction? Do the ccTLD domain names make sense, and how do you think they’ll do?

Diaclaimer: Although I own several VisitCity .com domain names, I do not have any domain names in this particular auction. I may bid on one or more domain names, and the link to the auction is NOT an affiliate link.

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