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Guide to Find GoDaddy Domain Name Auctions With At Least 1 Bid

Elliot Silver
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I found that Jamie’s posts were helpful and made it easy to find auctions at Go Daddy with at least one bidder. They were helpful to me because I find GoDaddy’s auction platform a bit frustrating to use. Since Jamie said he isn’t going to post the auctions with at least one bid any longer, I will share the way for you to find them on your own.

I am sure it’s frustrating as a bidder to see a name you are bidding on highlighted, but there is some gamesmanship with auctions, and I recommend waiting until the final possible moments to place your bid.

1) Log in to your GoDaddy account (you need a membership)
2) In the top drop down menu under “Domains” click “GoDaddy Auctions”
3) On the Auctions page, click “Expired Domains”
4) On the right menu, check the following:
– Predefined: “A TO Z Listings”
– # of Bids: “More than 0”
– Type: “Expiring Auctions”
5) Make sure the other options are unchecked, although you can pare it down to .com if you want or other extensions, # of days remaining…etc.

There may be other ways to get there, but this is the best way I’ve found.

Personally, I think GoDaddy’s auction platform needs a user interface overhaul. I haven’t used it much because I have found it frustrating to search. IMO, they would be well advised to take a group of willing customers at TRAFFIC and watch them use the site to see where frustrations arise (hint, hint).

Report: Jig.com Domain Name Cost $85k

Elliot Silver
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I think Merlin Kauffman is one of the most likeable guys in the domain industry. He attends just about all of the tradeshows and events, and I don’t recall ever seeing him without a big grin on his face. Merlin is a young guy, and his company has amassed a portfolio of great generic domain names.

This morning, I read an article on TechCrunch about a startup called Jig, which operates on Jig.com. The startup, was founded by Joshua Schacter, who also founded Delicious. It was incubated in Schacter’s Tasty Labs, which received a  reported $3 million in funding in November of 2010.

In doing some research, it appears that Merlin Kauffman’s company, True Magic, LLC, owned Jig.com as late as April of 2011. In May, the domain name was acquired by Tasty Labs, although the sale does not seem to have been publicly reported at the time.

In addition to the TechCrunch article, noted venture capitalist Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures, one of the companies that funded Tasty Labs, wrote an article on his blog about Jig.com to help introduce the startup. In the comment section, someone asked what the price of the domain name was, and Schacter replied “$85k.”

I reached out to Merlin for a comment and will post it when I hear back. He travels extensively and I am away in California right now, so it might not get updated very quickly (same as comment approval).

Thanks to Larry Erlich for the tip.

Sedo Offers White Paper to Help Domain Owners Sell More Effectively

Elliot Silver
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As you can see week in and week out, domain owners sell a lot of domain name inventory in Sedo. While their brokers generally handle the highest value sales (some of which aren’t ever reported), the vast majority of sales seem to take place on the platform, either with buy it now pricing or via negotiations.

Sedo has posted a white paper online with advice for domain owners on how they can more effectively sell their domain names. Whether you are posting your names for sale on Sedo or another aftermarket platform, its a worthwhile read.

You can download the white paper for free on Sedo’s website, and you don’t have to have an account to get it. Check it out and perhaps you’ll learn a thing or two to help sell your names.

Here’s a Good Hurricane Domain Name to Develop: GoBags.com

Elliot Silver
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As I’ve done in the past, I want to share a domain name with you that’s for sale and I think the price is pretty reasonable. There’s no affiliate code with this, and I am not going to make a dime if you buy it (nor have I been paid or asked to post this).

With Hurricane Irene fast approaching New York City, I’ve been reading some of the news stories, and many with a local focus discuss hurricane preparedness. One of the essential things these articles mention is to have “go bags” ready in case an evacuation is necessary.

From what I understand, a go bag is basically a bag of supplies you can quickly grab as you are evacuating. According to the New York City Office of Emergency Management,  “every household should pack a Go Bag – a collection of items you may need in the event of an  evacuation. A Go Bag should be packed in a sturdy, easy-to-carry container such as a backpack or suitcase on wheels. A Go Bag should be easily accessible if you have to leave your home in a hurry. Make sure it is ready to go at all times of the year.”

I would imagine Go Bags are recommended in many other places where rapid evacuations are deemed necessary. There are a number of websites that offer tips on what to pack in Go Bags and many have sections where supplies can be purchased. In my opinion, someone could develop a website and sell these bags that are already prepared, and different bags can contain things that would be necessary for different emergency situations.

The domain name is owned by a private domain investor (who doesn’t know I am even posting this) and it’s available for sale on Afternic right now for $4,500, with offers over $500 considered.

I have enough projects of my own right now and no e-commerce experience, so this wouldn’t be a good fit for my company. Perhaps you can make good use of it.

What do you think about this name and its price?

Why I Like USAA Insurance: Hurricane Irene Warning

Elliot Silver
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My Dad was in the US Army, so I am fortunate to have USAA as my insurance company. In graduate school, I learned about USAA’s customer relationship management strategy, and how it was considered best of breed. Last night, I experienced first hand why the company is known for its good service.

I live in New York City, and although I am headed to San Francisco today, I am still concerned about the potential damage of Hurricane Irene as it seems to have NY in its path. Because of where I live, I received an email from USAA yesterday evening, which I pasted below.

I know this isn’t related to domain names, but it is related to great direct / Internet marketing techniques, and it’s also an example of fantastic CRM. I think a lot of companies can learn from USAA.

Dear Elliot Silver,

It appears that Hurricane Irene is advancing and may affect your area. You and your family’s safety is our first concern. Please stay informed of current conditions and follow evacuation orders from local authorities.

Get your mobile device storm ready
Read Get Your Mobile Device Storm Ready for tips to get the most from your mobile device and for other suggestions to help you prepare for extreme weather.

Also, our Disaster & Recovery Center on usaa.com provides information and updates that may be helpful to you.

You can count on USAA
USAA adjusters are in your area and will begin inspecting losses as soon as conditions are safe. Stay informed of our face-to-face disaster response location on Twitter and Facebook.

We can only imagine what you’re feeling right now. But there’s one thing you can be sure of — USAA will be by your side. We care about your well–being, and you have our commitment to help you get your life back to normal as quickly as possible.

Thank you,
USAA

Looking for City / Country / Regional Tours.com Names

Elliot Silver
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I know someone that is looking to buy large city, country, and popular region Tours.com domain names. This is someone who would not be considered an “end user” buyer, so if you have something of interest, please price it accordingly.

This person is looking to purchase names like the following:

  • BarcelonaTours.com
  • TuscanyTours.com
  • MexicoTours.com
  • CaribbeanTours.com

As you can see, they must be .com, must be a large city, country, and maybe regions but it would have to be somewhere that people visit. All submissions must be priced. It should not be a brandable name like CheapAsiaTours.com or something with a descriptive word like “cheap.”

Please do not submit names that do not fit the bill, as I will hit delete on those comments and will be annoyed 🙂 . I am not brokering the domain names, so you will not have to pay me a commission.

If you don’t like the rules, I recommend listing your names on Sedo, Afternic, Aftermarket.com, or DNForum.

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