Comments on: Buying Domain Names for Expected Growth http://www.elliotsblog.com/buying-domain-names-for-expected-growth-2627 Domain blog featuring domain investing strategy, domain valuation, and domain development commentary from Elliot Silver, founder of Top Notch Domains, LLC. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:30:34 +0000 hourly 1 By: Elliot http://www.elliotsblog.com/buying-domain-names-for-expected-growth-2627#comment-16781 Elliot Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:37:00 +0000 http://www.elliotsblog.com/?p=4326#comment-16781 @jp As a domain investor, I agree with that, but it's very difficult to tell a start-up to spend a lot of money. I don't really think that name is worth a whole lot though, but it could be expensive to buy in the aftermarket. The other advantage is that it could kill a potential competitor. @jp

As a domain investor, I agree with that, but it’s very difficult to tell a start-up to spend a lot of money. I don’t really think that name is worth a whole lot though, but it could be expensive to buy in the aftermarket. The other advantage is that it could kill a potential competitor.

]]> By: jp http://www.elliotsblog.com/buying-domain-names-for-expected-growth-2627#comment-16780 jp Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:35:21 +0000 http://www.elliotsblog.com/?p=4326#comment-16780 Why not just make a reasonable offer on BrokenMeters.com. Think about how many geo specific domains this guy could end up buying otherwise. There are alot of cities with parking meters and it's foolish to think you could get them all, and if you could it would rack up quick, and then the renewals each year, ouch. Much cheaper to pay 5 figures for BrokenMeters.com and pay 1 cheap renewal fee. Buy a few other choice geos to reinforce the main brand if you like. Also if he plays it safe and waits till his app is a success to go after BrokenMeters.com the seller will want that much more money for it if for no other reason due to allthe increased spillover traffic they will be getting. Why not just make a reasonable offer on BrokenMeters.com. Think about how many geo specific domains this guy could end up buying otherwise. There are alot of cities with parking meters and it’s foolish to think you could get them all, and if you could it would rack up quick, and then the renewals each year, ouch.

Much cheaper to pay 5 figures for BrokenMeters.com and pay 1 cheap renewal fee. Buy a few other choice geos to reinforce the main brand if you like.

Also if he plays it safe and waits till his app is a success to go after BrokenMeters.com the seller will want that much more money for it if for no other reason due to allthe increased spillover traffic they will be getting.

]]> By: t http://www.elliotsblog.com/buying-domain-names-for-expected-growth-2627#comment-16778 t Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:38:59 +0000 http://www.elliotsblog.com/?p=4326#comment-16778 Private companies are not as lax as the government when it comes to money,.. in chicago the company that leased the meters is chicagometers.com, theyve implemented the same ticket system you speak about, and looks like their not going anywhere soon. chicago also last year just leased the skyway tollway to a private company. Private companies are not as lax as the government when it comes to money,..
in chicago the company that leased the meters is chicagometers.com, theyve implemented the same ticket system you speak about, and looks like their not going anywhere soon. chicago also last year just leased the skyway tollway to a private company.

]]> By: Elliot http://www.elliotsblog.com/buying-domain-names-for-expected-growth-2627#comment-16776 Elliot Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:44:29 +0000 http://www.elliotsblog.com/?p=4326#comment-16776 @ John Some area in NYC have it too, but it will be a looooong time before all the traditional meters are replaced. I would be it's the same in other big cities. The concept behind the post extends beyond this one company though. @ John

Some area in NYC have it too, but it will be a looooong time before all the traditional meters are replaced. I would be it’s the same in other big cities.

The concept behind the post extends beyond this one company though.

]]> By: John Bomhardt http://www.elliotsblog.com/buying-domain-names-for-expected-growth-2627#comment-16775 John Bomhardt Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:42:10 +0000 http://www.elliotsblog.com/?p=4326#comment-16775 That concept will be very short lived. Here in Austin, they've replaced the old meters with the "Park on any spot on the street" style meter. You have to purchase a ticket from the nearby machine and put it on your dashboard which tells how much time you've purchased. Meter fairies will not be able to save you now. They've fool-proofed the system so you cannot park for free and no one can extend the time for you. That concept will be very short lived. Here in Austin, they’ve replaced the old meters with the “Park on any spot on the street” style meter. You have to purchase a ticket from the nearby machine and put it on your dashboard which tells how much time you’ve purchased. Meter fairies will not be able to save you now. They’ve fool-proofed the system so you cannot park for free and no one can extend the time for you.

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