How Valuable will 4 letter domain names be . . .

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Skinny, Dec 31, 2006.

  1. Nick_Mayhem

    Nick_Mayhem Notable Member

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    #21
    It is definately a good investment.

    I have seen people buying out 100 domains at one time all LLLL.coms

    AlienGG might want to look at some heavy duty domainers when it comes to cheap investment.

    Imagine 100 domains for 6.95 = 695 dollars of investment

    In 6 months it sells for 20 each

    100 domains x 20 each = 2000

    Total profit = 2000 - 695 = 1305 :) Just to sit on that domain names for 6 months or so.

    But you have to be wise while choosing the right domain name. Otherwise this money are just gone down the drain.
     
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  2. lpstong

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    #22
    I am not sure if you are a member at NP. But one of the members have/has a competition going on at the moment. The person who is running it believes all the LLLL.com's will be taken up by the fall of 2007. All the dates are taken and the winner will recieve 4 LLLL.com's. One of them having 3 of the letters as Q.

    The thread can be found here. For me I lost the bet, because I guessed December 25th-31st, 2006



     
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  3. Skinny

    Skinny Peon

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    #23
    I actually just joined. Gonna check that thread out now.

    Thanks

    Skinny
     
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  4. lpstong

    lpstong Notable Member

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    #24
    All the slots are already taken up on that thread. It's just a matter of waiting it out to see who the winner is. I think the last guess was taken up last part of November early part of December 2006.
     
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  5. Skinny

    Skinny Peon

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    #25
    Yup found that out. Well, it is so hard finding really good 4 letter domain names that arent just like ydrn. It's been fun though.

    Skinny
     
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  6. pluto459

    pluto459 Active Member

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    #26
    Funny story.

    So i was buying up 4 letters, trying to find some available and randomly searching. None available. I see bkev.com for sale for like 40.00 and usually wouldnt bite but since has kev in it for my name and thought be cool to have.

    I buy it. I find a list, of course outdated soon after and goto bulk buy and find 1 available so i get it UAJR.com sounded ok.

    For giggles I type in 4kev.com and buy it for 6.95 on godaddy. Would have never bought the one for 40.

    I have bought 25 and wont pay over 10.00 per name and you can get on ebay for that range or less. Beware of domain guys who list and then wont sell since there price wasnt met and make up reasons after.
     
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  7. Nick_Mayhem

    Nick_Mayhem Notable Member

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  8. ivnj

    ivnj Banned

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    #28
    Ya well nick's theory is good. But I can't seem to sell any domains for more 5 or 10. I'd love even 30 dollars. Even more than 4 letters should be at least 30 or so as long as it pronouncable.

    Thanks,
    ivnj
     
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  9. tobycoke

    tobycoke Well-Known Member

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    #29
    4 letters that start with K or W could be for US radio or TV stations. Mexican stations start with X. Canadian stations with C. Now I'll sit back to watch the rush. :D
     
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  10. tobycoke

    tobycoke Well-Known Member

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  11. kohashi

    kohashi Well-Known Member

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    #31
    It is interesting to see such speculation purely on length as value. Someone posted 100 domains going up to $20 is around $1300 profit. Interesting view.

    Here is another:
    $695 today is not worth 695 tomarrow especially in the domain name market. So yes you might end up with $1300 more down the line (mind you time=money to sell 100 names this cuold take quite a bit, and don't forget transaction costs, 35 cents and 3% for paypal - about 100 dollars transaction costs), how big a profit does that really look like now?

    Factor in opportunity cost, you could have spent the money on one domain name, a generic .com with some traffic, it earns revenue (qvzp.com isnt getting any if you didnt know), online advertising increases, your domain name appriciates by a factor of three and you can sell based on revenue, traffic and just the name being good for a company to use. The real question is - now have you made a profit? if you could have made more money spending this investment in fact you have lost money (well technically not gained as much as possible).

    Just some food for thought. pronouncable, brandable short .coms will always have a market, your garbage letters only have a market in the reseller area.... don't hold your breath for any big sales, and some day I expect someone is giong to be real unhappy when people realize names that have such garbage letters simply aren't worth anything anymore (look at the price peopel are paying for trademark domains these days)
     
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  12. Skinny

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    #32
    BTIG.com sold for $10,000 on SEDO btig is not a word and really is just a buch of random letters.

    What do you say to that then.
     
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  13. Blogmaster

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    #33
    Goes to show that in the domain biz, you never know. You cant predict. You have to go for it, speculate. Many have become rich, others have wasted their dough.

    Mike
     
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  14. -=Andy=-

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    #34
    Wow nice investments i need to get me some lol
     
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  15. tobycoke

    tobycoke Well-Known Member

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    #35
    It help to have 4 letters that are short for something. BTIG LLC must have wanted the domain really bad.
    "BTIG LLC is a brokerage and trading house..formed in June 2005 through the merger of Baypoint Trading LLC and Bass Trading LLC. Headed by Scott Kovalik and Steven Starker, BTIG is grounded by over 35 years of capital market experience."
     
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  16. exponent

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    #36
    I bought Vylt.com about a year ago for $15.. I'll hold on to it until it commands a great price. I may even roll out a new project on it.
     
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    #37
    Those letters are hard to sell, but easy to brand.
     
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  18. Brandon Sheley

    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    #38
    you sure ?
    I see some here that are available.
    and these are without #'s
    I could post another list just like that with numbers in them
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    Code (markup):
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    Available AQZK.COM is available!
     
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  19. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    #39
    q and z are no good :)
     
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  20. Brandon Sheley

    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    #40
    what do you mean ?
     
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