For Sale .ca Tbr

[prose]

The next CIRA TBR Session is planned for March 15, 2006 at 14:00 (Ottawa time).

This will be a big day for drops.

 

[Daem0n]

Why did they wait so long this time?

 

[prose]

I don't think anyone knows.

 

[Daem0n]

I don't understand how things are so unprofessional at CIRA. If they don't get their act in gear, .CAs will fall much further behind. They're already at a loss.

 

[GenericTypo]

They are going to drop once a week now not daily

 

[NostraDomainus]

They are going to drop once a week now not daily

I personally would like to see that - it would better fit my chances to leave work early only once a week as opposed to 5 times! ;-) hehe

Now if it lands on a weekend...

Let me just say: WOO + HOO!!



*crosses fingers but doesn't hold breathe, rather: Exhalessssss*

 

[Adam DickerAdam Dicker is verified member.]

Is there a list somewhere of what will be dropping that day?

-=DCG=-

 

[NostraDomainus]

http://ro.cira.ca/tbrlist_p?datet=2006/03/15

There's all 5776 .ca Domains To Be Released Wednesday.

.ca finally got your interest eh DCG?

Some Very Very Nice Names in there.

GL to All @ the Drop!

 

[NostraDomainus]

Let the games begin!!

I would be interested, as I would assume others, in learning about how everyone did during this drop.

If I am successful, I'l post my results here.

GL to All!

 

[stiny]

Oh wow was today nerve racking. I just cant believe the crazy bids people put threw at sibername. Savings.ca was finish off at $10,000. Thats a little to crazy for me.

Oh well it's done now cant wait to see the results and start preparing for next wednesday.

 

[NostraDomainus]

So far, I caught:

SportsOdds.ca
RealEstateBiz.ca

Not my first choice of drops but definitely the right price,
with the former being far better than the later imo.

Anyone else?

 

[gdubz]

were those .ca's only in auction for 1 day? Whats up with that?

 

[Jacksplat]

So far I have a few confirms from some registrars.. none are my premium choices but still happy with some.

gameroom
stickfigure
comicscanada
environs
irecycle
sugarpie
gurgle

among others.. waiting patiently for a select 10 I really want.

 

[ShaunP]

[Dear Customer,

Please be advised that the results of today's .CA domain drop (2pm EST) have been placed on hold by the .CA registry (CIRA).

Pool.com’s automated systems were informed by CIRA in real-time that we acquired the domains on your behalf, and hence triggered our automated billing and auction processes.

Following this, at 4:30pm EST, CIRA informed us of their desire to manually review the days drop, and confirm their official results by Monday March 20, 2006 at 2pm EST.

Please note: As a result, we will be stopping all Pool.com auctions, preserving all backorders and refunding any customers that have been billed for .CA domains they acquired through Pool.com.

We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused and rest assured we will keep you informed of the status of your backorders.

Best regards,

Pool.com Customer Service

Hhhmmmmm...

Shaun

 

[Jacksplat]

I got the same type info from more than one drop club.

I don't understand how things are so unprofessional at CIRA. If they don't get their act in gear, .CAs will fall much further behind. They're already at a loss.

They happen to be understaffed and to top it off, they are a not-for-profit organization.

They also think their tbr system is "fair for the people" when in fact its the opposite. Unless you know who is who and they want to work for you to get what you want, you will have less than a 5-10% chance of getting the name you want. A seasoned snapper probably has a 50% chance of getting that "one" name. Those percentages are thrown out of my hat.. educated guess only.

 

[gdubz]

what do they need to review about the drops? I dont get it

 

[Jacksplat]

Probably alot of high bidders had no canadian presence ?
Could be the issue of multiple lisences to increase the odds of a good snap ?

Many possible issues.. at the end of the day they want it to be fair, and they dont care what domainers are willing to pay. Nor do they care what domainers go through to keep this a market of investors opposed to the people who really can use them to benefit their business's, lives, and the people who surf the net.

Their just a bunch of regular "joe's" in an office on Sparks street. They are professionals in their feild but on days like today they are overworked.

 

[NostraDomainus]

Any other follow-up on how things will proceed from here?

Will the drop start over again?

 

[Jacksplat]

All I can say at this point is that it sucks waiting. On any given TBR day i do very well and get at least one of the top 4 or 5 names.. and sometimes more. Thus far I've got confirmation from registrars for a few "good" names. Have to wait on the premiums till monday. I'm talking to one registrar now in msn and even he doesnt know whats up yet.

 

[Premiumhosted]

Any update JackSplat?

What did you guys manage to get?