A lesson learned.

[draggar]

A domain that I wanted was on auction at NetSol / NameJet (other threads). It is a low-quality domain (face value, 8 letter hyphenated domain) but is popular in one of my niches. I got the domain, the .org is already registered.

Of course, I was stupid enough NOT to check the non-hyphenated version (not as popular in the niche) but when it was recommended to me by someone here to get the non-hyphenated .org I checked for the .com - it was registered the day after I got the hyphenated one. Yes, I registered the .org of the non-hyphenated version.

Lesson learned, always check availability of variations of these domains, even if they seem obscure. The .com is now parked with horrible ads.

 

[theinvestor]

Don't ever tell people what you're buying...or they may start looking for variations and buy them. Do you think this was a coincidence or did you mention the name to anyone?

 

[draggar]

No, the person who sent me the recommendation is very trustworthy. I think someone was watching domains purchased from NameJet and thought the non-hyphenated version would be of higher value (I guess they don't know the niche at all). Definately not a coincidency by who purchased it and the fact that it was quickly parked.

I usually keep my purchases very quiet and I only talked ot this person after I had purchased it and I notied the by the WhoIs the .com was registered before I talked to him.

 

[tinner666]

Sometimes, it's easy to overlook the trees when looking at the forest.:blush: