Effective immediately, thousands of daily expired domains from Tucows are automatically available for auction on Afternic. The estimated addition of 100,000 premium domains each month to AfternicDLS inventory will further enhance the selection of domain options for Afternic members. Afternic DLS currently offers millions of premium domains for sale to a global audience of buyers and sellers and enjoys the highest domain sales market share in the industry.
Tucows,one of the top five registrars in the world, joins an expanding list of top-tier registrars who are selecting Afternic as their exclusive auction platform for expiry domains.
NameMedia's Marketplace senior vice president and general manager Pete Lamson said, "AfternicDLS's mission is to create a one stop destination for domain buyer, sellers and owners. We are thrilled to have the addition of Tucows' expired domain names as is a significant step in helping us achieve this goal due to the high quality and volume of their expiring names."
"This was an easy decision to make. NameMedia's domain marketplace has established itself as the industry's leading venue for the sale of premium domains," says Bill Sweetman, General Manager, Tucows Domain Portfolio "NameMedia brings to the table a wealth of domain sales experience, a global SMB targeted customer base, personalized customer service and a track record of proven success".
AfternicDLS members benefit from a truly global domain marketplace along with a full service auction platform featuring DNescrow ™ and the industry's most experienced team of domain consultants.
Ten years ago, people referred to the Web as the "Wild West." Now, there are more than 150 million registered domain names. The former Wild West has been settled so extensively it's now a model suburban community with well-manicured lawns! This means the chances are slim to none that a business will be able to lay claim to a short, relevant and memorable domain name that nobody else has thought to register.
The most common Plan B option here is to try to buy a domain currently owned by someone else.
The hasty domain purchaser would find the owner of a desired domain, open his wallet, make an offer and cross his fingers. But this accomplishes little. The prospective buyer may act from emotion, and end up offering too much for the first name he believes is "the one." And this can end in frustration if the owner is not interested in selling. Alternatively, the owner may become too interested in selling upon learning that someone is interested in paying top dollar for the domain — and charge accordingly.
The wise and prudent domain buyer understands that domain name sales are business transactions and that not every domain owner is willing to sell. This buyer has perhaps a few other back-up names in mind, as well as a limit to how high he is willing to pay for a domain.
This buyer also understands the benefits of having a representative handle the process of making an offer — someone willing to search registries for owner contact information, approach the owner with an offer, handle the negotiations and counter-offers logically, and conclude the sale safely.
That's why more and more serious domain purchasers are turning to Afternic's Assisted Offers service. For a low, one-time fee of $69.00, you get the expertise of a Buyer Representative who acts on your behalf to:
- Find the owner and make initial contact.
- Give you a free market-based appraisal of the domain's value to help you determine a fair offer price.
- Present anonymous offers to protect your identity up until the completion of the sale, to prevent sellers from pricing opportunistically.
- Handle negotiations and counteroffers, and advise you when to accept, or walk away.
- Help find alternative suitable names, should the first choice not be for sale.
- Provide guaranteed escrow service to ensure a secure, clean transaction and domain transfer.
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As good domains become scarcer, both the demand and cost of Premium Domain names increase. Prices for Premium Domains vary, based on marketability, spelling, traffic, and economic trends. Highly notable domains often sell for tens of thousands of dollars, such as our High Value Names, currently for sale exclusively at Afternic DLS.
| Domain Name |
Price |
| SelfTanning.com |
$25,000.00 |
| QuickPassPorts.com |
$20,200.00 |
| GolfEnthusiast.com |
$10,000.00 |
| LowFatYogurt.com |
$10,000.00 |
| DockingStations.com |
$9,000.00 |
| GolfDestination.com |
$8,088.00 |
| NightGoggles.com |
$8,000.00 |
| KidsBasketBall.com |
$7,600.00 |
| RacingHorses.com |
$7,588.00 |
| BackUpDrives.com |
$7,088.00 |
| StraplessBras.com |
$7,000.00 |
| DropShipment.com |
$6,800.00 |
Need help buying or selling high value domains? Call Jason Miner at 781-839-2841, or email him at jminer@namemedia.com.
Hugz® — cards that hug — are a new form of "embraceable greeting card." They are the only greeting cards that don't fold flat and fit in an envelope. Instead, these creative gems are presented in mailable capsules and unfurl to embrace their recipient.
Hugz.com is the brainchild of avid entrepreneur Peter Connors. Launched in May 2006, Hugz® was awarded 'Best New Product' at the 60th Annual National Stationery Show — the world's largest greeting card exposition.
Finding a Competitive Edge
The greeting card industry is an $18 billion dollar business worldwide; US consumers alone purchase approximately 7 billion greeting cards each year. The US market is dominated by major players such as Hallmark and American Greetings who often have exclusive relationships with retailers, leaving small businesses with limited distribution options.
The internet however has opened up new markets for small ventures such as Hugz.com. These huggable cards are now being sold both through traditional retailer channels, as well as direct to consumers via the Internet.
Says Peter, "Although a start-up company, leveraging the Internet as a sales, promotion and distribution tool is leveling the playing field dominated by multi-billion dollar companies."
When looking for a domain name, Peter knew he had to get it right the first time. He was not only looking for a website name, but the right name to brand his new product. When he found Hugz.com he knew immediately that it was the right name and that his investment in this premium domain would pay off.
"Making the world a better place, one hug at a time"
Hugz® — cards that hug are currently sold online at www.Hugz.com as well as through independent specialty gift retailers across the U.S. and in several foreign countries. Hugz.com plans to expand their product offering in the near future by allowing customers to send cards directly from their website, with the option of including gift items inside the mailing capsules.
The following names are coming up for auction on Afternic.com:
| Domain Name |
Auction Begins |
| IntenseHumor.com |
Jun-20 |
| RelaxedInteriors.com |
Jun-20 |
| EasyHomeTips.com |
Jun-20 |
| PetrolCrisis.com |
Jun-20 |
| HolidayDJs.com |
Jun-20 |
| DesignerFashionOutlets.com |
Jun-20 |
| SparkleCleaningCo.com |
Jun-20 |
| ExpressCourierDelivery.com |
Jun-20 |
| WebDesignersJournal.com |
Jun-20 |
| UFO.net |
Jul-04 |
[Names are subject to withdrawal during the PreOrder period]
Live auctions last just five days. Be sure to place a PreOrder on your desired domain during the 35 day "PreOrder" period to ensure the domain goes to auction!
Subscribe to our weekly Afternic Hot Auction Picks by contacting dsystrom@namemedia.com.
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