Preliminary TRAFFIC Auction List Unveiled

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Moniker has released the preliminary list of domain names for the upcoming TRAFFIC conference auction. The live auction takes place Wednesday, April 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Pacific Time in Santa Clara, California. The extended online auction will be held from April 29 – May 7.

Preliminary contenders for inclusion in the final auction catalog are:

–       Realty.com
–       Ad.com
–       Viajes.com (Spanish – travel)
–       RepairMyCredit.com
–       BestCDRates.com
–       BusinessBankruptcy.com
–       DebtCollections.org
–       DiscountToyStore.com
–       OfficeSupplyStores.com
–       MovingService.com
–       OnlineTelevision.com
–       PopUpBlockers.com
–       NonProfits.com
–       CureForCancer.com
–       Junk.net
–       SanBernardino.com
–       SantaClara.com
–       FreightLines.com
–       CollegeCourse.com
–       SiameseCats.com
–       Punks.com
–       Reunions.info
–       HairReplacement.info
–       Commitment.org
–       DiscountSoftware.org
–       Deal.mobi

The complete catalog will be released on April 14.

Phoenix Forum Extended (Adult) Domain Auction

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For those of you who may have missed Saturday’s Phoenix Forum domain auction or were unable to bid for some reason, you have an opportunity to bid in the extended auction. There were some notable sales on Saturday, including my personal favorite StripClubs.com, and several top domain names remain on the auction block, including XXX.com – Yes – you read it right. See the news release below for more information.

Rick Latona Auctions started their first extended domain auction.   There are 600 adult domains currently for sale at very low reserves and the auction is over Sunday at 2:00 EDT.

Atlanta, Georgia USA – April 6, 2009 – Today, Rick Latona Auctions started their first extended domain auction.   The sale will be over this Sunday at 2:00PM EDT.   “Domain names aren’t selling for the kind of money we saw a year ago, or even 6 months ago.” said Rick Latona, CEO of www.RickLatona.com.   “This is great news if you are a BUYER…there are really some good values on our list that rolled over from the live sale in Phoenix.   Our minimum sale price is $300 and I think there are over 350 names that would sell for $300 and if you are willing to go up to $500 you would hit the reserve price on over 75% of the domain names in our sale.”

There are over 600 adult domain names featured in this auction, including:

XXX.com
WebCam.com
CamGirls.com
BangedUp.com
Porno.co.uk
GirlonGirl.com
Novelties.com
Sadistic.com
SexShows.com
Skimpy.com
Shocker.com
Nudist.net
CyberPorn.com
NiceLegs.com
Wet.co.uk
Womanizer.com
Whoppers.com
FirstDates.com
NicheTube.com
StudFinder.com
Posing.com

This is the first time Rick Latona Auctions has had an extended sale and it comes off of the heels of the live auction at The Phoenix Forum on Saturday, April 4 which had sales below hoped for levels.   This is really good news to buyers because they were able to pick up domain assets for below market values at the live sale and there are still a lot of domain names with very low reserve prices in the extended sale.

The entire list of names can be viewed at www.proxibid.com/ricklatona.   Registration and bidding are also at www.proxibid.com/ricklatona.   All technical questions regarding Proxibid registration and bidding can be answered by calling toll free 877.505.7770 from inside the US or +1.402.505.7770 from outside the US.

About Rick Latona:

Rick Latona Auctions was founded as a natural extension to www.RickLatona.com to pursue other avenues in the domain marketplace to sell domain names.   When asked why he made the decision to launch now, Rick said, “I had been considering the idea for years.   When I realized that I was one of the largest individual resellers and brokers of domains it really became an issue of timing.   Rick Schwartz created that timing for us…I understand what names people want and what prices will get them to bite. It’ll be more than interesting to see how this winning formula will perform in a live format.”

Mr. Latona has been in the internet and domain industry since the mid-90s and Rick Latona Auctions is just one of several companies that Mr. Latona has founded during that time.   Other ventures include:
www.RickLatona.com – RickLatona.com stays busy Buying, Hosting, Transferring, and Selling more than 1,000,000 USD worth of domain names per month.
www.DigiPawn.com – DigiPawn is the first company to recognize domain names as assets and loan money on them.   Today, it remains one of the largest companies of its kind in the world.
www.aeiou.com – Aeiou.com offers an affordable development solution for domain owners ready to move forward with their internet properties.

Rick Latona’s Live Auction at Phoenix Forum

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Rick Latona is running a live auction starting now. You can watch a live video feed of the auction at Domaining.com, and you can also easily bid online at http://proxybid.com/ricklatona.   The auction is taking place at The Phoenix Forum, and it features primarily adult domain names and services.

Bido Charity Domain Auction Today

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braveheartBido is running a charity auction to benefit Hacienda de los Milagros, a non profit lifetime animal sanctuary in Arizona championed by Donna Mahony. The sanctuary feeds and cares for animals that would die without their help, and they pay several hundred dollars per day for feed and supplies. This is a group that is doing good things for animals who have been neglected and would die if it wasn’t for the organization’s support and care.

The auction begins today at 1pm and it includes a portfolio of animal related domain names that were donated by members of the domain community.All proceeds will benefit this great non-profit organization, and Bido is donating their expected commission as well!

Domains in Auction:
AnimalRescue.us by Jarred Cohen of Bido.com
LostGoat.com by Jarred Cohen of Bido.com
PetBurros.com by Donna Mahony of DomainBoardroom.com
CockatielCare.com by Donna Mahony of DomainBoardroom.com
PetDonkey.com by Donna Mahony of DomainBoardroom.com
PetDonkeys.com by Donna Mahony of DomainBoardroom.com
PetMules.com by Donna Mahony of DomainBoardroom.com
PetMule.com by Donna Mahony of DomainBoardroom.com
PetBurro.com by Donna Mahony of DomainBoardroom.com
HonorYourPet.com by Donna Mahony of DomainBoardroom.com
HomeRemediesForPets.com by Donna Mahony of DomainBoardroom.com
AdoptADonkey.com by Sahar Sarid of Bido.com
DonkeyTime.com by Sahar Sarid of Bido.com
SeniorDog.com by Sahar Sarid of Bido.com
PetVIP.com by Sahar Sarid of Bido.com
BrazilianBulldogs.com by Alan Dunn of NewFoundNames.com
DalmatianDogs.net by Alan Dunn of NewFoundNames.com
DogHomes.org by Alan Dunn of NewFoundNames.com
YourHolisticPets.com by John Martel of BuyAndSellDomains.biz
DogAcne.com by John Martel of BuyAndSellDomains.biz
DisabledCats.com by John Martel of BuyAndSellDomains.biz
FancyDogs.com by Bob Olea of HomeRefinance.com
Carnivore.mobi by Al of RetailGiant.com
PetSalon.org by Al of RetailGiant.com
Sabertooth.info by Al of RetailGiant.com
DallasTexasKennels.com by Kevin Davis of QuickFlipper.Com
RecoverPet.com by Stephen Douglas of SuccessClick.com
VetListings.com by Colin Pape of Namage.com
MyPetPark.com by Patrick Ruddell of ChefPatrick.com
NineLives.org by Robbie Ferguson of RegFeeNames.com
ShoptoAnimals.com, .net, & .org by Sue Manley of CaretoListen.ca
Shop2Animals.com, .net, & .org by Sue Manley of CaretoListen.ca
FundraiseForAnimals.com, .net, & .org by Sue Manley of CaretoListen.ca
Fundraise4Animals.com, .net, & .org by Sue Manley of CaretoListen.ca
AnimalsAreTalking.com, .net, & .org by Sue Manley of CaretoListen.ca
AnimalsforLife.com, & .net by Sue Manley of CaretoListen.ca
DoggyExpress.com by Patrick McDermott
PetExpert.info by Patrick McDermott
DogTalk.info by Patrick McDermott
DoggyCare.info by Patrick McDermott
PetHouse.us by Patrick McDermott
DogBiscuits.us by Patrick McDermott
PetSavers.info by Patrick McDermott
AnimalsCharity.com by Gary Taylor of 3ac Domains
RaisingDonkeys.com by Mike Robertson of Fabulous.com
DonkeySaddle.com by Mike Robertson of Fabulous.com
DonkeyCare.com by Mike Robertson of Fabulous.com
PetAndSupplies.com by David Christensen of Pagematic.com
PetDogSite.com by Kamran of DomainOfferings.com
BirdSupplies.biz by Christopher Robbins
Canguros.info by Isabel Vázquez of IsabelVazquez.com
FamilyPetAdoptions.org by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetBirthdays.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetBoutiques.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetCamps.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetCostumes.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetCremations.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetDaycare.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetDoctors.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetGroomers.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetHospitals.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetHotels.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetKennels.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetMotels.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetResorts.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetSalons.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetTherapists.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetTrainers.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetUrns.com by Jerry Stenerson
FamilyPetVeterinarians.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetBoutiqueShops.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetBurialService.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetCemetaryDirectory.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetFacials.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetGroomersDirectory.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetKennelsDirectory.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetPamperingProducts.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetShampooServices.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetTombstonesCoffins.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetYardCleaning.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetYardCleanup.com by Jerry Stenerson
RespectAPet.com by Jerry Stenerson
PetLlamas.com by Martin Brown of NameTopic.com

Sahar from Bido is also donating 4 DVDs to the winner:
Schutzhund The Dog Sport
Schutzhund USA 2002 Nationals
Training a Competition Tracking Dog
Grooming Your German Shepherd

And if that were not enough, Wynne from Hacienda de los Milagros is donating a framed picture of blue and purple burros to the winner of the auction as a big Thank You and token of appreciation.

Photo: Braveheart, a Spanish mustang gelding, who was nearly killed in a beating with a two-by-four at just a few months old.

Domain Madness Final Tally: $136,320

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In what turned out to be an exciting hybrid live/silent auction, Domain Madness ended on a strong note, achieving a sales total of $136,320. The majority of the bidding took place during the live auction, led by Mike Fiol and Sevan Derderian, who served as auctioneers, live from The Palms in Las Vegas. Additional bids were also received after the live auction ended.

The inaugural Domain Madness   was watched virtually by over 200 viewers. Some of the biggest names in the industry participated in the bidding, as seen in the bidder nicknames. It was fun watching Mike and Sevan interact with the rest of the Domain Consultant and Thought Convergence teams and guests who were in the background of the Kingpin suite at The Palms.

I believe this was the first live auction held over the Internet that didn’t take place during a domain conference, and it shows that these can be successful.

Results:

Domain     Reserve       Sale Price
Antiseptic.com       USD$ 5,000       USD$ 6,000
AutoLoan.ca       USD$ 3,000       USD$ 4,500
BirdProof.com       USD$ 2,500       USD$ 2,500
BlockAds.com       USD$ 250       USD$ 1,100
Calfskin.com       USD$ 2,800       USD$ 3,500
Cutout.com       USD$ 2,300       USD$ 3,320
Doodling.com       USD$ 3,500       USD$ 4,700
ePills.com       USD$ 3,600       USD$ 9,000
FinancialGrowth.com       USD$ 1,000       USD$ 1,400
Groomed.com       USD$ 2,400       USD$ 3,000
IceSkating.net       USD$ 0       USD$ 7,000
ITEmployment.com       USD$ 2,200       USD$ 3,300
LearnToGolf.com       USD$ 500       USD$ 1,600
Loco.com       USD$ 28,000       USD$ 55,500
PartyToys.com       USD$ 1,500       USD$ 2,600
PopupTrailers.com       USD$ 1,700       USD$ 3,800
StayThin.com       USD$ 0       USD$ 3,000
Stenography.com       USD$ 13,000       USD$ 15,000
StudentOffers.com       USD$ 2,500       USD$ 2,500
TrickOrTreating.com       USD$ 2,400       USD$ 2,400
UVDamage.com       USD$ 400       USD$ 600

Domain Madness Final Hours

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There are just a few hours remaining to bid in 2009 Domain Madness. As the clock ticks down, bids have been coming in, although there are many domain names that are just below their reserve prices. I expect many of these names to sell, so take a few minutes and get your bids in to avoid being shut out at the last minute.

Some of my good friends are at The Palms in Las Vegas, and they will be coming at you live shortly as the auction winds down. There will be a live video feed available as well.   I hear Adam Strong will be doing a shot after every sale… (don’t worry – he’s shooting girlie drinks).

Just to add my own personal plug here, I am selling TrickOrTreating.com at auction. I originally listed it here for $7,000+ and the current bid is just $2,400.   It’s slightly under the reserve price at the moment, but based on a few questions I’ve received, I think there will be enough interest and bids, and the name will sell.

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