Get Rid of Domain Auctions - DNForum - Domain Sales, Domain Forum, Domain Appraisals, Domain Registrars

**GT Web** · 09-22-2006, 10:36 PM

As I predicted, the domain auctions at the top of the page are filled with horrible domain names with asking prices at least 10 times what they should be.

It was a good idea, but it just doesn't work in practice in this community. Now its just an annoying afterthought in the forum.

I certainly like the direction the forum is now going with the new (old) mods and admins, but this silly auction set-up just isn't working.

**Raider** · 09-22-2006, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT Web

horrible domain names with asking prices at least 10 times what they should be.

One way to control it, is to require appraisals to justify the asking prices, otherwise were going to have another TDNAM on our hands....that would scary

**jaydub** · 09-23-2006, 02:37 PM

Free enterprise says that a person may ask what they like for a name and I hope we are still that.
Name value is decided on many levels and is extremely arbitrary. Traffic is not the only determining factor nor is brandability etc.

I agree and feel many might be overpriced as well, but this is an members forum and members pay to be here.

That said I wouldn't be opposed to having pay per use functions as well.
Premium Auction?
Use DNF$....can replenish as you need them. Would also make th F$ more usable.

Just a suggestion....

**TheLegendaryJP** · 09-23-2006, 02:40 PM

I highly doubt anyone will pay for such a function when we could simply use a forum to auction, that was part of the reason we paid to start with isnt it ?

**jaydub** · 09-23-2006, 02:51 PM

You are probably right JP....
I actually never use the auction forum myself but I definitely don't agree with any appraisal system.

I always let the market decide with their wallet what a value is. They like your price - they buy.....they don't - they don't buy.

Jim

**007** · 09-23-2006, 03:46 PM

I just click the minimize button on the auctions tab and haven't really noticed it since then.

**GT Web** · 09-23-2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007

I just click the minimize button on the auctions tab and haven't really noticed it since then.

ah, thanks for pointing that out.

I still dont think they add anything at all to the forum - more trouble than they are worth.

**POLiSH** · 09-23-2006, 10:36 PM

I think we should go to a live auction in the chat room that is set in stone.

**jaydub** · 09-23-2006, 11:43 PM

I like that ^^^^^

Regular or announced time.....

**POLiSH** · 09-23-2006, 11:46 PM

If we can come up with a system for people to be Auctioneer it can work..

**lyndonmaxewell** · 09-24-2006, 12:23 AM

AND the live system should be made such that people take the bidding seriously. for example, like a system that people cannot just suddenly back out by logging out or something like that.

**March2005** · 09-24-2006, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POLiSH

I think we should go to a live auction in the chat room that is set in stone.

That could work if everything was more stable at all points (electricity, PC, OS, Internet browser, connection, chat server)

09-22-2006, 10:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
GT Web DNF Addict Name: Daniel Last Online: 10-25-2009 04:41 PM iTrader: (24) Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,910 DNF$: 9,193 Location: Vancouver, Canada Country:	Get Rid of Domain Auctions As I predicted, the domain auctions at the top of the page are filled with horrible domain names with asking prices at least 10 times what they should be. It was a good idea, but it just doesn't work in practice in this community. Now its just an annoying afterthought in the forum. I certainly like the direction the forum is now going with the new (old) mods and admins, but this silly auction set-up just isn't working. __________________

09-23-2006, 02:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
jaydub Da' Chef Name: Jim Last Online: Yesterday 07:11 PM iTrader: (207) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,907 DNF$: 5,817 Location: You know, that really really hot place at the core of the planet	Re: Get Rid of Domain Auctions Free enterprise says that a person may ask what they like for a name and I hope we are still that. Name value is decided on many levels and is extremely arbitrary. Traffic is not the only determining factor nor is brandability etc. I agree and feel many might be overpriced as well, but this is an members forum and members pay to be here. That said I wouldn't be opposed to having pay per use functions as well. Premium Auction? Use DNF$....can replenish as you need them. Would also make th F$ more usable. Just a suggestion.... __________________ Real character is doing the right thing when no one is looking. Be sure brain is engaged before putting keyboard in gear. Sometimes I feel like I'm in a battle of wits with unarmed opponents

09-23-2006, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheLegendaryJP Last Online: Today 04:03 PM iTrader: (35) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,159 DNF$: 6,308 Country:	Re: Get Rid of Domain Auctions I highly doubt anyone will pay for such a function when we could simply use a forum to auction, that was part of the reason we paid to start with isnt it ?

09-23-2006, 02:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
jaydub Da' Chef Name: Jim Last Online: Yesterday 07:11 PM iTrader: (207) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,907 DNF$: 5,817 Location: You know, that really really hot place at the core of the planet	Re: Get Rid of Domain Auctions You are probably right JP.... I actually never use the auction forum myself but I definitely don't agree with any appraisal system. I always let the market decide with their wallet what a value is. They like your price - they buy.....they don't - they don't buy. Jim __________________ Real character is doing the right thing when no one is looking. Be sure brain is engaged before putting keyboard in gear. Sometimes I feel like I'm in a battle of wits with unarmed opponents

09-23-2006, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
007 Last Online: Today 03:00 PM iTrader: (9) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,363 DNF$: 465 Location: nurv.com Country:	Re: Get Rid of Domain Auctions I just click the minimize button on the auctions tab and haven't really noticed it since then. __________________ ► Does your website need the NURV ® touch? ► StephenKing.net - Stephen King Unofficial Resource & Fan Site!

09-23-2006, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
POLiSH Think simple ... Name: Ryan Last Online: 10-23-2009 04:12 PM iTrader: (29) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,307 DNF$: 20 Location: High Mountains Country:	Re: Get Rid of Domain Auctions I think we should go to a live auction in the chat room that is set in stone. __________________ Buy Personal Protection Devices TASERS \| Stun Guns \| Pepper Spray and Hidden Spy Cameras

09-23-2006, 11:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
jaydub Da' Chef Name: Jim Last Online: Yesterday 07:11 PM iTrader: (207) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,907 DNF$: 5,817 Location: You know, that really really hot place at the core of the planet	Re: Get Rid of Domain Auctions I like that ^^^^^ Regular or announced time..... __________________ Real character is doing the right thing when no one is looking. Be sure brain is engaged before putting keyboard in gear. Sometimes I feel like I'm in a battle of wits with unarmed opponents

09-23-2006, 11:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
POLiSH Think simple ... Name: Ryan Last Online: 10-23-2009 04:12 PM iTrader: (29) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,307 DNF$: 20 Location: High Mountains Country:	Re: Get Rid of Domain Auctions If we can come up with a system for people to be Auctioneer it can work.. __________________ Buy Personal Protection Devices TASERS \| Stun Guns \| Pepper Spray and Hidden Spy Cameras

09-24-2006, 12:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
lyndonmaxewell Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 11-20-2009 09:22 AM iTrader: (10) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 544 DNF$: 0 Location: United States Country:	Re: Get Rid of Domain Auctions AND the live system should be made such that people take the bidding seriously. for example, like a system that people cannot just suddenly back out by logging out or something like that. __________________ Esplanade.sg Vegas.sg 上载(upload).com 国法(law).com (Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.com) (*São Tomé and Pr�ncipe.com**)

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DomainResearchTool - PROFESSIONAL Domain Software - DNF Special Price - $129 + Bonus	jdk	Advertising and Related Offers	7	08-15-2007 04:58 AM
Mega Liquidation \| StreetPunk.net, AdSpaceDeals.com, MySpaceTips.com and More!	FuseFX	Domains for Sale (Domain Sales) - Fixed Prices Above $100	4	12-02-2005 10:01 PM
Mega Liquidation \| CarsDiscussion.com, TheStyleSite.com, RateThemNow.com and other.	FuseFX	Developed Websites for Sale	0	12-02-2005 06:05 AM