you say there are 6,000+ results in google? then, google for your TERM + other keywords
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TERM +"venture capital"
TERM +vc
TERM +news
TERM +industry
TERM +business
TERM +startup
TERM +"start up"
also, see if there are synonyms for your term:
~TERM
then goto:
http://news.google.com and enter your TERM
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if the tech is only 3 years away, you should get some results for the searches above. do this every week/month until you decide to buy the domain. keep in mind, you are taking a risk, so try to make it as calculated as possible. What if this is the next big (tech) term like these were/are:
HDTV
SEARCH ENGINE
ONLINE
EMAIL
BLOG
VOIP
NANO
WIRELESS
RFID
CORD BLOOD
etc...
but, what if it's the next BETAMAX? what if the term's already trademarked? what if it's only a pipe dream? what if the technology is too far away for you to benefit from any traffic/buyout? what if the technology is always on the horizon (VR) or has interchangeable terms (DVR, PVR) or if you buy it and wait to long to sell/develop it (i.e. VCR) - many factors to consider.
I've made a few domains purchases like the one you're planning on making, where I bought a domain to cash in on the future, but my criteria was different.
if the TECH is distant horizon, I register or buy the domains for under $100
if the TECH is years away, I buy the domains for under $1K
if the TECH is tomorrow, then I try to keep it under $5K (i.e. bought SexPatch.com 3 months ago)
if the TECH is today, then I try to get a good deal. (i.e. bought Genomic.com last year
1 2 3)
I'm already in talks with several companies who are considering acquiring Genomic.com for cash + stock.
Obviously, some domains have their own criteria. For example, I reg'd many BLOG domains years ago (SexBlog.com, PornBlog.com, NewsBlog.com etc). I now have hundreds of BLOG domains and I still buy them for $XX-$XXXX but only because I'm launching a cohesive network. If you're planning on buying it to resell later then make sure you have a backup plan just in case it doesn't go your way. Good luck. Keep us informed and email me if you have more questions (sponsorcash {AT} mail.com) I won't compete with you... I have too much on my plate already.
if you haven't already, check out
www.dnjournal.com and look at their sales chart archives to see what your $6,000 could have bought and see if you'd be happier with those domains or the one you're considering.
but more importantly, ask yourself this question:
When is StudioCash launching?
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