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Less than a Week Before TRAFFIC Amsterdam

Elliot Silver
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As much as my wife and I enjoyed a great 4 day weekend on the beach with some close friends, we are now excitedly looking forward to the TRAFFIC conference in Amsterdam, which begins a week from this past Monday. As luck would have it, the family of one of my closest friends is originally from Holland, and they were able to make some day trip recommendations outside of Amsterdam.

I am most excited to meet some European colleagues in a business and casual setting. TRAFFIC always provides a great business setting for deal making and networking during the day, and then fun casual networking opportunities in the evening. If you haven’t already locked in your tickets, think about going. Everything I hear about Amsterdam is positive, and the conference will be a great opportunity for networking.

I also saw that a partial list of auction domain names was released yesterday, and I was surprised to see some .cm domain names listed – great generic ones at that. I haven’t looked into renewal fees or ownership requirements for .cm yet, but Vegas.cm with just a $1,000 reserve price is my favorite so far.

I am looking forward to meeting new friends and colleagues in less than a week.

TRAFFIC ccTLD Agenda & Pricing Update

Elliot Silver
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Rick Latona’s team has updated the TRAFFIC Amsterdam conference schedule to reflect the feedback of conference attendees. Instead of the planned 3 auctions, the conference will hold just one major auction. The feedback was that attendees wanted more time for meetings, panels, and networking, and that’s what they’re (we’re) getting. Auctions can be fun, but the heart of every domain show is the networking, and it’s good to see that there will be plenty of it!

I also received word that the conference hasn’t sold out yet, and the early bird pricing of $1,495 has been extended. There is a $395 conference pass, which is good for everything but the evening events. While this is a good deal, I always find the best part of the show is the networking that happens in the evening. People frequently make private meetings during the day, which is especially true for a conference like this where people only have one opportunity a year to meet with partners and clients, so the night time is the best time to network.

I am psyched about attending the show, and I am looking forward to meeting other attendees.

Who Should Attend TRAFFIC Amsterdam & Why

Elliot Silver
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I will begin this post with a disclaimer so you aren’t jaded when you read this. Neither Rick Latona nor anyone else asked me to post this or anything about the TRAFFIC Amsterdam show.

Ever since I heard that a TRAFFIC conference was going to be held in Amsterdam, I’ve been thinking about who I think should attend the show, and more importantly, whether I think I should attend the show. Most of the thinking was in an effort to justify the expense in going, because it will be more expensive for me than the New York conference in October.

If you own ccTLD domain names, if you plan to invest in ccTLD domain names in the near future, if you are thinking about investing in ccTLD domain names, or if you live in Europe and you’ve wanted to attend a TRAFFIC conference but just haven’t had the chance to fly to the US or Australia, you should strongly consider attending the show. I fall into the third category, as I have been thinking about investing but haven’t made a commitment yet.

From what I can see on the conference agenda, this show will be hands down the best opportunity to learn all about ccTLD domain names. There are many great forums (like INForum.in and ccTLDs.com) where you can learn, but there’s nothing like face to face interactions and expert panels. As much as online degrees are great, nothing can beat attending college, in my opinion. Likewise, you can’t get a better education than attending a conference where you will be able to be in the audience listening to panels, asking questions, and meeting with other investors.

During one of the recent TRAFFIC shows, Kevin Ham opened the morning with an unexpected hour long speech that captivated the audience. I wasn’t in attendance at the show, but I heard quite a bit about Kevin’s speech. Last week, Rick Latona announced that Kevin will be the keynote speaker at the Amsterdam show. For some, this opportunity might be worth a good portion of the admission fee on its own.

The most important reason to attend the show is to learn about ccTLDs from the most knowledgeable experts in the namespace. Over the last year or so, I have been learning what I can about ccTLDs, although they aren’t a primary focus of mine – nor do I even own one… yet. When I was on my honeymoon in Europe last August, I saw how prevalent they are outside of the US, and like many Americans, I think I tend to be US-centric, which isn’t good because there are hundreds of millions of people outside of the US using the Internet.

After thinking about attending for the last few months, I decided to search for flights, and I was surprised at how much the prices have dropped since I initially began my search. Round trip flights from NY to Amsterdam are under $800 each (down from $1,300ish), and of course they can be expensed as part of a business trip. The hotel price and ticket price can both be expensed, and food and drinks are included with the conference tickets. The more I’ve been thinking about it, the more I am realizing that I really want to be at the conference to meet some of my European colleagues and learn more about ccTLD domain names.

So… after months of internal debate, I just booked my flight to Amsterdam and hotel room, and I reserved my ticket (and wife’s ticket) to the conference. I have a wedding the Sunday night before the conference, so I am going to miss Monday, but we land at 6am on Tuesday and will head over to the hotel.   I encourage others who are interested in attending but haven’t committed to think about it and make a decision soon. Airfare is much better than it was before, and this is going to be a great opportunity to learn all about ccTLD domain names. The $4,000 you might spend on attending (if you live in the US) will be worth it if it helps you decide that you want to invest – or even if you can then decide that they aren’t for you.

If you are attending the show and want to meet up for a drink or to say hello, please drop me a note so I can be sure to find you. I haven’t been to Amsterdam before, but I am Dam excited to be going!

Why I am Not Following Moniker Auction at TRAFFIC

Elliot Silver
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I wrote a post this morning about why I am not attending TRAFFIC in San Jose. I was planning to watch the Moniker TRAFFIC auction this evening, however.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like this will happen. I checked in on WebmasterRadio.FM and the auction wasn’t beaing streamed over the radio. I visited Domaining.com and UStream.tv hoping to find a video feed – no dice.

I did find the page on Snapnames where I can download the software – but I don’t operate on a laptop with Windows, the first requirement of the auction software. I’ve mentioned this before, but it still hasn’t been fixed.

I am not a big auction buyer, and I suppose if I planned to bid I would have gone through other channels. However, it’s disappointing – although it does free up 3 hours I had initially set aside.

Why I am Not at TRAFFIC

Elliot Silver
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One of the most common questions I was asked during the waning hours of the GeoDomain Expo was whether I planned to attend TRAFFIC up the road in Silicon Valley. As you can see from the title of this post, I am not at TRAFFIC, and there are a couple of reasons.

The first and foremost reason was that I went directly to Burbank for some ad sales following the show in San Diego. It was a 3 hour train ride along the Pacific Coast, and it was a great opportunity to catch up on some rest and to think about many of the things I learned at the Geo Expo. I must say, the Expo gave me added confidence in the area of ad sales, and I have 3 pending deals, two of which may be big deals.

The second reason I didn’t attend TRAFFIC this time was the price. Sure, I could have spent the money on my flight to San Jose, hotel rooms, and TRAFFIC ticket, but in this economy, I am cutting costs. It was more pertinent to my growing business to visit Burbank than it was to attend the show. I also plan to attend TRAFFIC in New York, and I look forward to seeing many of the same people who are now at the show.

BTW, don’t forget to tune in to the Moniker auction later on today. Now it’s time for some follow-up emails!

TRAFFIC Silicon Valley Auctions

Elliot Silver
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Both Moniker and Rick Latona have released preliminary lists for live auctions that will take place during the TRAFFIC conference in Silicon Valley April 27-30. Below are the lists, with my favorites bolded. Unfortunately, I won’t be attending the auction, as I am traveling to Burbank for a few days right after the GeoDomain Expo in San Diego.

Moniker auction:
111.org $1 – $5,000
15yearmortgagerates.com No Reserve
24.org $25,001 – $50,000
700.com $10,001 – $25,000
accreditation.com $5,001 – $10,000
ad.com $250,001 – $500,000
affiliateadvertising.com $1 – $5,000
aircraftengines.com $5,001 – $10,000
allterrainvehicles.com $5,001 – $10,000
allusion.com $1 – $5,000
announced.com No Reserve
antihistamine.com $5,001 – $10,000
athletic.com $25,001 – $50,000
authorization.com $10,001 – $25,000
automating.com $5,001 – $10,000
backgammonsets.com $1 – $5,000
backhoe.com $25,001 – $50,000
baptistchurches.com $1 – $5,000
barbequegrill.com $5,001 – $10,000
bargain.travel $1 – $5,000
bicentennial.com $1 – $5,000
bionic.com $5,001 – $10,000
blackpanthers.com $10,001 – $25,000
BoatRepairs.com $5,001 – $10,000
bottledwater.com $25,001 – $50,000
breeding.com $25,001 – $50,000
bribes.com $1 – $5,000
buffoon.com $1 – $5,000
BuildingPermits.com $5,001 – $10,000
businessbankruptcy.com $1 – $5,000
californiacommercialrealestate.com $1 – $5,000
CampingSupplies.com $10,001 – $25,000
Cancun.org $5,001 – $10,000
caribbeanvacations.com $100,001 – $250,000
carpetstores.com $5,001 – $10,000
chargingstations.com $10,001 – $25,000
cheerleaders.org $1 – $5,000
collegecourse.com $10,001 – $25,000
comedyclub.com $50,001 – $100,000
commitment.org $1 – $5,000
corporatejets.com $50,001 – $100,000
cosmetician.com $5,001 – $10,000
creditchecks.net $1 – $5,000
cureforcancer.com $1 – $5,000
datingwomen.com $5,001 – $10,000
debtcollection.org $1 – $5,000
debug.com $10,001 – $25,000
dietandexercise.com $1 – $5,000
dietician.com $25,001 – $50,000
diets.net $10,001 – $25,000
discountairfares.org $1 – $5,000
discretion.com $10,001 – $25,000
domainauction.com $100,001 – $250,000
downriggers.com $1 – $5,000
EarnMoney.com $1 – $5,000
europeanvacations.com $100,001 – $250,000
ewills.com $5,001 – $10,000
ExecutiveAssistant.com $5,001 – $10,000
exhibiting.com $1 – $5,000
explored.com $10,001 – $25,000
fatalattraction.com $1 – $5,000
federalairmarshals.com $1 – $5,000
ferriswheel.com $1 – $5,000
filebankruptcy.com $50,001 – $100,000
filet.com $10,001 – $25,000
financing.net $50,001 – $100,000
findjobs.com $100,001 – $250,000
fixture.com $25,001 – $50,000
flatpaneltvs.com $5,001 – $10,000
flightinstructors.com $10,001 – $25,000
FloridaAttorney.com $5,001 – $10,000
foreclosurerefinance.com $1 – $5,000
freightlines.com $1 – $5,000
garagekits.com $1 – $5,000
gardencenter.com $10,001 – $25,000
gardenofeden.com $10,001 – $25,000
ghoststories.com $25,001 – $50,000
glasspanels.com $1 – $5,000
glutenfreerecipes.com $5,001 – $10,000
golfcaddy.com $1 – $5,000
governmenthousing.com $10,001 – $25,000
graders.com $5,001 – $10,000
greatfalls.com $10,001 – $25,000
hairwax.com $5,001 – $10,000
HeadShot.com $5,001 – $10,000
highspeed.net $1 – $5,000
homemortgage.net $5,001 – $10,000
hotproducts.com No Reserve
illegalimmigrants.com $10,001 – $25,000
imageconsultants.com $5,001 – $10,000
indianaforeclosures.com $1 – $5,000
influential.com $10,001 – $25,000
intelligentdesign.com $1 – $5,000
invasion.com $10,001 – $25,000
john.mobi $1 – $5,000
Jonesboro.com $10,001 – $25,000
junk.net No Reserve
kidnap.com $10,001 – $25,000
kingcrab.com $5,001 – $10,000
laptopcomputers.info No Reserve
lineart.com $10,001 – $25,000
lists.net $1 – $5,000
liveauctions.com $25,001 – $50,000
loancalculator.com $250,001 – $500,000
lz.ca $1 – $5,000
maintaining.com $1 – $5,000
marketingfirm.com $50,001 – $100,000
marriages.com $25,001 – $50,000
mbajobs.com $50,001 – $100,000
mediarooms.com $10,001 – $25,000
migraine.com $100,001 – $250,000
millionaire.org $5,001 – $10,000
modernhouses.com $1 – $5,000
mouthguards.com $1 – $5,000
moviemaking.com $10,001 – $25,000
movingservice.com $1 – $5,000
mr.org $5,001 – $10,000
noevil.com $1 – $5,000
nonprofits.com $10,001 – $25,000
officesupplystores.com $1 – $5,000
onlinetelevision.com $10,001 – $25,000
organicchicken.com $5,001 – $10,000
organictea.com $10,001 – $25,000
oxygentanks.com $10,001 – $25,000
packages.net $1 – $5,000
photodeveloping.com $1 – $5,000
physicalexamination.com $5,001 – $10,000
pinballwizard.com $1 – $5,000
pitches.com $5,001 – $10,000
plans.com $100,001 – $250,000
popupblockers.com $1 – $5,000
pornos.net $25,001 – $50,000
primers.com $5,001 – $10,000
punks.com $1 – $5,000
realty.com $1MM – $5MM
redistribution.com $1 – $5,000
reelect.com $1 – $5,000
refund.me $1 – $5,000
reimbursement.com $1 – $5,000
rejected.com $5,001 – $10,000
relatives.com $25,001 – $50,000
rentcenter.com $10,001 – $25,000
repaired.com $10,001 – $25,000
researchcenter.com $10,001 – $25,000
respected.com $1 – $5,000
retrain.com $5,001 – $10,000
roomairconditioners.com $10,001 – $25,000
sacked.com $5,001 – $10,000
salinas.com $50,001 – $100,000
samuraiswords.com $25,001 – $50,000
SanBernardino.com $25,001 – $50,000
santaclara.com $100,001 – $250,000
season.com $25,001 – $50,000
sham.com $10,001 – $25,000
shutter.com $10,001 – $25,000
siamesecats.com $1 – $5,000
silos.com $10,001 – $25,000
slots.asia $10,001 – $25,000
sports.info $5,001 – $10,000
stallions.com $10,001 – $25,000
statenislandrentals.com $1 – $5,000
steakknives.com $10,001 – $25,000
stimulant.com $5,001 – $10,000
sued.com $1 – $5,000
sushirestaurants.com $10,001 – $25,000
taxinformation.com $5,001 – $10,000
Telemarketers.com $25,001 – $50,000
terrorist.com $10,001 – $25,000
toasterovens.com $25,001 – $50,000
trafficaccidents.com $10,001 – $25,000
transferring.com $1 – $5,000
travelconditions.com $5,001 – $10,000
usedhummers.com $10,001 – $25,000
viajes.com $1MM – $5MM
vixen.com $10,001 – $25,000
wager.co.uk $1 – $5,000
weddingcards.com $10,001 – $25,000
WeddingGift.com & WeddingGifts.com $250,001 – $500,000
workoutclothing.com $1 – $5,000
ycg.com $1 – $5,000

Rick Latona’s Auction (first half)
French.com $200,000
rickshaws.com $1,000
propertymanagers.com $8,500
antiqueautosales.com $1,000
Belgium.com $500,000
apartmentnetwork.com $1,000
Sofas.com $250,000
apparelshow.com $1,000
divorcio.com $50,000
archers.net $1,000
SavingsBonds.com $1,500,000
asianflu.com $1,000
TripleCreditReports.com $33,000
bigsizes.com $1,000
Seoul.com $750,000
footballs.net $1,000
PinballMachines.com $40,000
pickles.net $1,000
JobPlacement.com $100,000
TennisCamp.com $1,000
Novelties.com $90,000
spa.travel $1,000
Palermo.com $65,000
jet.travel and jets.travel $1,000
RemoteControls.com $25,000
mudracingtires.com $1,000
Purebreds.com $15,000
HealthSnacks.com $1,000
TempLabor.com $15,000
MotorcrossRacingTires.com $1,000
NiceLegs.com $6,000
Matchable.com $1,000
SleepingPill.com &
SleepingPills.com (pair) $500,000
ConcealedGunPermit.com $1,000
DietPill.com $500,000
DataReader.com $1,000
Menos.com $18,000
NetMarketers.com $1,000
SanJose.net $7,000
BuckeyeState.com $1,000
coaddiction.com $5,000

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