Originally Posted by sexdwarf

if you have $6000 that you are willing to gamble with then go with it... but your odds on playing the technology game are just as good as any vegas table game... you could make out nicely or you can be out $6k... that's my opinion...

i've heard the "it's guaranteed to be the next big thing" way too many times to ever believe it... even if 75% of the technological community believe in it i wouldn't buy into it until it's well impemented... anyone remember Netobjects Fusion, or Apple's Webobjects... they may not be the same technology genre as you are mentioning but it's just to make a point...

Originally Posted by ContentProducer

If it is nano.com yes, go for it. Nano-technology will be huge.
:2 cents:

I can't think of what else it might be.

Originally Posted by pimpporn

I'm selling wmvhdvideo.com, wmvhdvideos.com, and hdvids.com if anybody is interested hit me on ICQ... read about wmvhd here http://www.wmvhd.com/

The next big thing for porn vids? :thumbsup

Originally Posted by Taboo

you say there are 6,000+ results in google? then, google for your TERM + other keywords

//

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

///

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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Originally Posted by Top Jimmy

Excellent post. Just noticed the blog threads in your sig. Would like to discuss I have some very good domains for blogs. not so much keywordblog.com more like funny cute blog names like google for se.