For Sale Do dropcatch scripts work???

[rdmedia]

I've seen a few scripts on the market that all claim to catch domains the instant they drop and catch plenty domains. IS there anyone here that catches domains this way or is SnapNames/Pool/ClubDrop the only way to go?

If you have any recommendations you do not want to shar publicly please PM me then. DNF$ in exchange

 

[Jack Gordon]

They work only if you are not competing against SnapNames/Pool/ClubDrop

If the domain you want is one others want too, you better open your wallet and play with the big boys.

 

[rdmedia]

They work only if you are not competing against SnapNames/Pool/ClubDrop

If the domain you want is one others want too, you better open your wallet and play with the big boys.

I'm already backordering several domains a day thru the big 3 (well club drop still hasn't verified me so I can only go till $20 there :-( ) but SnapNames & Pool still manage to let some slip through... and when they finally catch them a bidding war starts in which I'm not able to compete... that's why I wondered :wink:

 

[seeker]

ok, for what you want, you definately need to stick to companies. Sinc e you arew going for names that are sought after by others, i suggest using as many drop catchers as possible.
Add Namewinner to your list. Not that they are great, but you never know.

 

[mole]

Drop catching scripts? That died with the Dodo bird 2 years back :-(

 

[csitenet]

Stay well away from any drop script which is based online (e.g. host your own drop script on your server!)

You probably have more chance registering the domain by hand. Though if its very unpopular or a extention like .us .biz you may have a chance with those scripts. But even then you will compete vs godaddy and chances of you winning is probably almost 10%!

 

[dotNames]

I would say 0.01 %.

As mole said, this 2 years ago.

 

[csitenet]

i disagree. you have a higher chance in beating godaddy for .us / .biz names! i think there is a good 10 - 15% chance of beating godaddy for those extensions.

 

[rdmedia]

no worries my question has been answered... I'm after competitive names so I guess I'll have to keep using the big 3

 

[lukeeales]

What makes Pool and company so much better at catching names than a drop script? I'll pay for the secret!

 

[csitenet]

They have direct link with registrars!

 

[seeker]

pool, SN etc.. use MANY different registrars with a *direct* connection to the registry. You can't beat that realisticly for a decednt name, and impossible on good ones.

 

[Andy$$$]

*my first post, go easy on me *

Isn't there a way to get such a directconnection your self?

I mean they (pool etc.) got it, is it high priced or requiers some inside connections or what?

Wouldn't a custom domain grabscript running on multiple dedicated servers with very fast connections + serval API accounts to domain registrars give a chance on the real good domains or is it still only useful for domains with rarely any competition?

What would you guys suggest to be the best way to be able to play with the big boys?

Andy

 

[ParkQuick.com]

If you purchase multiple ICANN-accredited registrars you could do it - or if you negotiate agreements with multiple ICANN-accredited registrars. That would be the only way.

Isn't there a way to get such a directconnection your self?
I mean they (pool etc.) got it, is it high priced or requiers some inside connections or what? Andy

 

[Andy$$$]

I was reading on ICANN home page and it seems to be a bit complicated process of becomming an accredited registrar. Anyone have a clue how much $$$ I need to spend to succeed? Im sure it will cost a fortune

 

[rdmedia]

I was reading on ICANN home page and it seems to be a bit complicated process of becomming an accredited registrar. Anyone have a clue how much $$$ I need to spend to succeed? Im sure it will cost a fortune

I'm also wondering... would be nice to know.

Also what factors decide whether Pool / Snap / Enom grab it?

 

[Mr. DeletedMr. Deleted is verified member.]

25K deposit at least from what I heard

so if you have say 500,000K you could set up about 15-16 registrar sites and use the rest to run the operation

 

[Andy$$$]

I found some info and it says $2500 in application fee, then $4000 for the first TLD and $500 if you want more TLD's. They also have a $70000+ working capital requirement. They want documents to prove those $70000+
There is also a quartualy fee to be paid. Didn't find any info about how much.

So in short terms, it would cost around $77500 (for .com, .net & .org) to startup

$25.000 would be great, when did you hear that? I mean was it a long time ago or recent? Maybe they can be convinced to lower the $70000 to $25000

25K deposit at least from what I heard

so if you have say 500,000K you could set up about 15-16 registrar sites and use the rest to run the operation

 

[Mr. DeletedMr. Deleted is verified member.]

I found some info and it says $2500 in application fee, then $4000 for the first TLD and $500 if you want more TLD's. They also have a $70000+ working capital requirement. They want documents to prove those $70000+
There is also a quartualy fee to be paid. Didn't find any info about how much.

So in short terms, it would cost around $77500 (for .com, .net & .org) to startup

$25.000 would be great, when did you hear that? I mean was it a long time ago or recent? Maybe they can be convinced to lower the $70000 to $25000

I just asked my friend a whole back, but he could be wrong. So I don't know how much you have to work with, but the 25 was the DEPOSIT, not the working capital. That would be going towords the domains that your ompany and your customers register. That is what I'm assuming anyway. The working cap makes sense, as who wants to go broke the first few month after they are set up?

 

[Andy$$$]

I just asked my friend a whole back, but he could be wrong. So I don't know how much you have to work with, but the 25 was the DEPOSIT, not the working capital. That would be going towords the domains that your ompany and your customers register. That is what I'm assuming anyway. The working cap makes sense, as who wants to go broke the first few month after they are set up?

I agree, I think someone wanting to be an Registrar has to have at least $100.000 to make it work.

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how much .com/net/org domains cost for an registrar? I read in one place that ICANN wants $6/domain + a small fee but that seems a bit high to me.