Domain Drop Test: Round 4
 

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!

If you have any questions/comments, post them here or [email protected]

How much for subscribers.com

Post here

it's still in the auction process with 2 days left. just expired yesterday. if I can get final price, it'll be posted in the DOMAINS SOLD thread:
http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hreadid=341282

beautiful domain name.

definitely most useful post of the evenign/morning

thanks. but the list of mixed-race girls you've dated outshines all this domain info. :)
http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...adid=361828&s=

gotta see if my drop domain game is as good as my mack game :Graucho :Graucho :Graucho

if so, then all the domain players should be worried about you. remind me to keep my GFs away from you. :winkwink:

Any tip about Pool's auction round? I guess waiting to bid the last moment is the best right?

since they've changed their format I focus on other drop sites. the sealed bid process is terrible.

yeah, i understand. I'm 50min way from an auction. I had 5 domains there and my sealed bids were high enough, but I made it to only one. I can already see people bidding very high amounts....

wishing you the best. I've got 4 closing in 15 mins. lol. but not really trying hard to get them. if you score a great one, let us know in the SOLD thread. unless it's a secret. :)
http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hreadid=341282

thanks,good luck to you too

Could you tell me which registrar you're mainly using at the moment considering that you register lots of domains?Had bad experiences over the years with most big ones.

godaddy.com has been good to me.
$8.95
but if you sign up thru buy.com's coupon link, it's only: $6.95
http://registrar.godaddy.com/default.asp?isc=buye0804t
warning, if you plan on using the domains to spam, godaddy will delete the domain or give you hell. otherwise, free locking, global changes, easy to push to other accounts, etc. good luck. don't know how long the coupon will last.

enom's good too.
many people will also recommend moniker.com

I didn't make it into next round for any of them. :( I choose not to aggressively play the sealed bidding game, though I did try to get into: prizefighter.com and mtp.com, but my bids were too low. lol.

ok I got the domain :) You brought me good luck :)

i'll drop you an email to you to tell me your opinion. I prefer not to post it here.

Thanks for sharing this mate! :thumbsup

I got less than 100 domains at godaddy at the moment because I don't trust them too much.

I'm thinking about opening a tucows reseller account.I'm paying 6.95$ per c/n/o there through EV1 atm but the interface is crap³.

These have been the best, and most informative posts in here in a while! Thanks :thumbsup :thumbsup

hoodriver.com
I love that town
if it doesnt sell

you can well .. umm ... give it to me ? ;)

Thanks for the feedback. check out some of the other gfy threads... some great info in there.

Hi,

Who's got hoodriver.com ??

If your looking to sell please let me know the price your asking.

thanks

Todd


[email protected]

HoodRiver.com was caught by pool.com and there is less than 3 days left on private auction. sealed bids only. no one can enter a bid unless it was on your drop list for yesterday. Now everyone sees why the domain drop game is so addicting... you never know what you're missing out on.

If I get it, doubtful, I'll email you. :)

Ahh Taboo, I didn't know it was still in the auction process, thought someone already got it.

Yeh I missed that on pool :(

I did, hence my post :Graucho

thread bookmarked.

I will take the time tomorrow to read the past threads you've started about the domain drop game..

I hope something good can come out of it :)

Bookmarked


your threads are always very informative :-)

Hey taboo I know you probably have some private resources for this but since i'm just starting out in the domain game. Are there any good resources to see a list of domains that are to be dropped with possibly # of backlinks and whatnot?

I use my own tools but I doubt you'll find lots of people referring you to resources that are effective. since I can't link to other boards, go google for domain forum(s) and see where the links on those sites lead you. if I still decide to make my tools available for free, I'll let you know. good luck.

dnjournal reported the hoodriver.com auction at pool closed at $2,050.

Thanks for the incredibly informative post Taboo.

I've always been hesitant to use drop services, because some of them make it impossible to figure out just what their rules are ... i.e., if you don't get the name, do you still pay, etc etc.

Thanks again.

-p

Thanks for the feedback.

It is a very exciting and frustrating game to play. Very lucrative and addictive. and will consume you... completely. It was hard for me to slow down, but I still feel like I'm moving at lightspeed. :)

good luck.

and make sure to keep checking out this thread, where we list lots of sold prices for dropped domains, plus auctions, etc.

Recent Domain Sales. please add.
http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hreadid=341282
17+ pages now w/ 10,000+ pageviews. updated often.