Here are the results from my 4th domain drop test for 09.24.04
links to previous drop tests are below. 30+ domains including:
trainingcourse.com
usgovernmentjobs.com
govloans.com
subscribers.com
famousquote.com
invitations.net
hoodriver.com
mkd.net
» For this "domain drop" test, I placed domains into the following drop services to see which service is most effective:
? Pool: $60 paid only if caught, if multiple people bid, the sealed bidding begins
? GoDaddy: $18, but only 1 backorder per domain, paid in advance, and get credit if not captured
? BlueRazor: $13, owned by GoDaddy, same rules
? NameWinner: minimum $30 bid
? SnapNames: $60 paid only if caught, if multiple people bid, then 3 day auction.
? Enom's ClubDrop: minimum $10+reg free, if multiple people bid, then 3 day auction.
I was able to get exclusive backorder at godaddy/br for SOME, so this was NOT a perfect test. Here are the Drop Scores:
? Pool: 6
? GoDaddy: 3
? BlueRazor: 1
? NameWinner: 1
? SnapNames: 0
? Enom: 21 (got a few for under $20 which was less than my bids at pool/sn/nw)
Glean what you want from my test. Remember, it pays to backorder everywhere.
Here's a sampling of who caught what domains:
? Enom: trainingcourse.com, usgovernmentjobs.com, govloans.com
? Pool: hoodriver.com, invitations.net, famousquote.com, subscribers.com, mkd.net
Some domains that GoDaddy, BR & Enom picked up for me are probably worthless to many, but I need them for future plans... so I did have them backordered at namewinner & enom for $30+ each, and even a few for $60 at Snap/Pool so I was surprised that GD/BR worked at all.
? GoDaddy: tennisbusiness.com, fishbusiness.com, dreamtones.com
? Bluerazor: channelware.com
? Enom: geneticsbusiness.com, propertypulse.com, urbantoys.com, charitycalendar.com, lightkeyboard.com, + more
So for the 4rd round droptest: ENOM was the winner in terms of how many they caught for me, but in my opinion tied with Pool for quality of caught domains. If you're considering entering the domain drop game, make sure you read all FAQs before playing and keep an eye on closing bid times. Some services bid before the scheduled drop, some afterwards. For those that want to test the waters of the DOMAIN DROP game...and for those that care:
Here is a short list of domains dropping TODAY (9/25)
you can use the search functions at namewinner and pool to look for more.
nap.net
jgc.net
oor.org
efj.org
jgr.org
wkd.org
boc.org
rjk.org
aih.org
Here's other domain threads/links that may interest you:
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GFY threads:
? Domain Drop Test. 1st round For tips how to get in drop game read my original drop test thread. Please keep in mind Pool.com has changed their auction format to two-tier w/ sealed bids. terrible. but, they have since started a survey and here's hoping they go back to their previous format. please read all FAQs before using services. Plus Tucows.com announced 09/07/04 that they are entering the drop game. Domain drop industry is reported at $60 million a year in revenue.
? Domain Drop Test. 2nd round
? Domain Drop Test. 3rd round
? Recently SOLD domains (14 pages of info w/8000+ views) Updated Often.
? Domains For Sale. Add your own.
? Investing in domains (7+ pages)
? Domain Diving ideas: Local/Real Estate
? High end domain buying, holding & selling (3+ pages)
? Domain News
(external)
Drop Services:
? SnapNames
? Enom / ClubDrop
? Pool
? GoDaddy
? BlueRazor
? NameWinner
? Tucows (drop service coming soon)
Marketplaces:
? Sedo
? Afternic
? Great Domains
? Pool
? Domain Systems
? Ebay Keyword: Domain & Keyword: Domains
News:
? DN Journal (domains sales chart updated Tuesday 9pm EST) / Archive
? DomainFood
Tools:
? Overture before registering domains, you can enter the terms, with and without .com
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Good Luck!
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