Some of My Recent Acquisitions

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August 20, 2012

Hope you had a nice weekend. I want to share a handful of my recent aftermarket acquisitions and I welcome you to share what you bought lately. There is no need to mention price or venue, but you are welcome to do so if you’d like.

EventManagement.com (private acquisition – includes website)
ParquetFloor.com (auction)
ScarletMacaw.com (auction)
HandCalligraphy.com (auction)
BeerRatings.com (private acquisition)
WebsiteLookup.com (auction)

I am actively looking to sell BeerRatings.com and ChineseProverbs.com if you have an interest in either. What are some of the names you recently bought?

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About The Author: Elliot Silver is an Internet entrepreneur and professional domain investor. Elliot is President of Top Notch Domains, LLC, a company that has sold seven figures worth of domain names in the last five years.

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Acro

I like ChineseProverbs.com – my favorite one:
“Who not lock domain lose it – Confucius”

August 20th, 2012 at 11:11 am

BullS

I like ChineseProverbs.com – my favorite one:

Less is MORE and buy nothing is the best!

DYERISLAND.COM

sharkweek

August 20th, 2012 at 11:15 am

Michael

I’ll share a few recent aquisitions:
Artistgram.com (auction & my fav grab on the list)
ArtistTees.com (auction)
PicGram.com (hand reg)
ForceDetection.com (hand reg today)
LikeThisApp.com (hand reg)
LikeThisPicture.com (auction)
ILikeThePrice.com (auction)
Appastasia.com (hand reg)
3dDesignCompanies.com (hand reg)
3dHomeModeling.com (hand reg)

Trying to move in the direction of things trending with my “hand reg/auction play money” or a small gamble on brandables for end users, I guess…I tend to not gamble with my investments, but a few domains here and there are ok to me as long as I put in the effort to sell or monetize/build.

August 20th, 2012 at 11:18 am

Acro

Du yu won tu bai dis do me in!

August 20th, 2012 at 11:19 am

Dimester

Indulgement (auction)

SatireGifts.com (hand reg)
SatireGift.com

ArtsyPillows.com (handreg)
ArtsyPillow.com

August 20th, 2012 at 11:33 am

Acro

Elliot, thanks for the inspiration today

August 20th, 2012 at 11:44 am

Elliot Silver

A couple comments have gone into spam because Akismet plugin thinks multiple domain names means spam. If your comment(s) goes into the spam folder, I’ll see it and manually approve it eventually.

August 20th, 2012 at 11:53 am

Ms Domainer

TepinPepper.com
TepinPeppers.com

Bon apetit!

August 20th, 2012 at 12:06 pm

Ian

Some great domains, Elliot. EventManagement.com is a fantastic domain. The exact match and CPC stats on it are excellent.

One of my favorite recent purchases (acquired privately) is: VibrationAnalysis.com

August 20th, 2012 at 12:24 pm

webdomainer

Elliot, you should look at 2012DragonBaby.me and related domains; as you have a DragonGirl having been born in the lucky Year of the Dragon

January WSJ article noted effort made by many Chinese to have baby in a ‘Year of the Dragon’ considered especially lucky

August 20th, 2012 at 12:27 pm

Elliot Silver

Huh?

August 20th, 2012 at 12:31 pm

spammer..he’s even using your LOGO! These guys comment on blogs just to get their URL in. Don’t understand it.

August 20th, 2012 at 8:57 pm

Elliot Silver

What logo of mine is he using?

August 20th, 2012 at 9:17 pm

Tony

ChiaSeeds.com (auction)
Leukopenia (auction)

Was 2nd highest bidder for Maxidress.com

August 20th, 2012 at 12:28 pm

Makis

Tony good work bidding me off for Leukopenia

August 21st, 2012 at 4:56 am

Uzoma

INCREDOUBLE.COM
INGESTIBLESENSOR.COM
4KGLASS.COM

August 20th, 2012 at 12:31 pm

Louise

@ Elliot, I like your list, esp. ParquetFloor & WebsiteLookup.

@ Michael, I like 3dDesignCompanies & 3dHomeModeling – you know I have 3DDesignSoftware!

Thanx for asking. Along with TabletHybrid (under development), I cornered a niche in July with hand regs, all dot com:

hybridremote
hybridremotes
remotehybrid

August 20th, 2012 at 12:35 pm

Louise

So, you people didn’t like hybridremote[s] dot com . . . Today, Nintendo announced its Nintendo TVii on the Wii U gamepad: http://i.tv/blog/nintendo-and-i-tv-team-up-to-bring-tv-to-wii-u

You’ll be able to access Netflix, HuluPlus, Amazon Instant Video, a dvr like tivo, and regular tv channels in one guide, and use it as a remote control to select the program for the tv screen; then you’ll be able to chat about the program, play games, and take quizzes about the show you’re watching.

It will be truly hybrid when you can modify your air conditioning and dim the lights on the same device . . .

September 13th, 2012 at 7:55 pm

Louise

. . . adjust the screen width, play ancillary content, and turn the tv on and off, all on one remote! Right now, I have 3 remotes for one tv!

September 13th, 2012 at 8:13 pm

Louise

Hand reg’d OverlayUI.com yesterday, so you can take a shot at that!

September 21st, 2012 at 1:06 am

chris

It’s not a .com, but I recently bought Comic.co

August 20th, 2012 at 12:49 pm

Darryl

Thanks for letting me share some of my recent domain registrations

Frankincense.co.za (hand reg)
MusicStreaming.co.za (hand reg)
MusicStreamingApp.co.za (hand reg)
MusicStreamingApp.com (hand reg)
Handwrite.info (hand reg)
Handwrite.mobi (hand reg)
Latest-Sightings.com (hand reg)
3DPrintedGun.com (hand reg)
3DPrintedGuns.com (hand reg)

August 20th, 2012 at 1:08 pm

Sem

Parquetfloor.com

Great purchase. Proven product. Lots of companies. Can’t go wrong. “ing” might be slightly better but great purchase altogether.

August 20th, 2012 at 1:16 pm

Daniel

Here are a few of my recent purchases:

FurnishedRents.com
PainFreeRelief.com
iTouchSystems.com
AllSportsPage.com
SeafoodTakeout.com
NapaReds.com

I like your ChineseProverbs.com however, think your BeerRatings.com maybe in competition with my BeerResources.com – lol.

Thanks for the post.

August 20th, 2012 at 1:21 pm

Michael Carter

I like parquetfloor.com – very surprised there wasn’t more interest (I think < 10 bidders).

karmacoach.com
newcastlenews.com (orig reg'd june 1997)
gamecodes.org
lowcal.net
grossprofit.net
prospectridge.com
possumcreek.com

August 20th, 2012 at 1:24 pm

Elliot Silver

I was surprised, too, and I think I got it for a very good price.

August 20th, 2012 at 1:31 pm

Michael

Also Elliot- Thank you for this! It’s awesome that you open up discussion for others to share what they are investing in and not just self promotion, which is not what I’m implying you’re doing. You’re simply sharing what you’ve grabbed recently. Quite fair and honorable.

Thanks!

@Louise- lets combine forces somehow?!

August 20th, 2012 at 1:36 pm

Cedrick

I’ve picked up:

HarpRefinanceLenders.com
MaritimeSecurityCompanies.com
LeedsCertification.com

August 20th, 2012 at 2:03 pm

don

SmallHotelsLondon.com

August 20th, 2012 at 2:52 pm

raymond

Hand reg, addition/extension for my fashionstreets.com

SydneyFashionStreet.com
SydneyFashionStreets.com
FashionStreetSydney.com
SydneyTownSquare.com

August 20th, 2012 at 3:36 pm

FazK

Hi Elliot,
I visit your blog every day and very much appreciate you taking the time to contribute towards our community/sector.

Here are a few recent acquisitions from my end:
ConsultDirect.com (Auction)
WebsWorth.com (Auction)
RapidForce.com (Auction)
qGeo.com (Auction)
JMUK.com (Auction)
JNNE.com (Auction)

By the way, great post and wish you all the best!

August 20th, 2012 at 3:45 pm

jason

BSEE.com via Sedo last week.

August 20th, 2012 at 3:55 pm

ClickableNames

We’ve recently picked up

CookingZen.com
RadiologySchooling.com
EzMind.com and
DailyNewsSource.com

August 20th, 2012 at 3:58 pm

Rich

Elliot@
I think ParquetFloor.com it’s a very nice acquisition.
Recently I also bought two domains it that industry,i do think your’s better.

HardwoodSanding.com
Creative-Floors.com

Here some of my acquisitions.

123HouseRentals.com
BidGame.com
CaribbeanTravelers.com
Creative-Floors.com
FuzhouRealEstate.com
HardwoodSanding.com
HawaiiLuxuryProperty.com
JunkStorage.com
LowPriceDiamonds.com
ManilaShopping.com
MyMesothelioma.com
RealEstateAsset.com

Foreign names:

Sociabil.com (Sociable)
Vinatorul.com (Hunter)
eMailuri.com (eMails)
Intilniri.com (Meet)
Datorii.com (dept)

August 20th, 2012 at 4:01 pm

Hakan

Floormatting.net
Annapurna.net

August 20th, 2012 at 4:12 pm

Samuel

Hi Elliot and everybody!

I noticed that you nearly always speak about “english language” domain names. What do you think about portuguese and spanish language domains investments?

I would be happy to get your opinion about those two domains :

- Jogos-online.com (“Jogos online” means “online games” in portuguese, and represents 6 millions exact monthly searches in Brazil)

- Juegos-gratis.mx (“Juegos gratis” means “free games” in spanish, and represents 2 millions exact monthly searches in Mexico)

Any price range?

Thanks in advance!

Samuel (France)

August 20th, 2012 at 5:35 pm

Louise

@ Micahel said:

@Louise- lets combine forces somehow?!

I work hard. Are you willing to work hard? Domainers want a big reward without much effort – what about you?

August 20th, 2012 at 7:59 pm

Acro

Acquistions.com is owned by Mike Berkens. Must be a common typo made by domainers.

August 20th, 2012 at 8:02 pm

Uzoma

lol

August 20th, 2012 at 8:06 pm

Elliot Silver

LOL… fixed

August 20th, 2012 at 8:28 pm

Nadia

EventManagement is fantastic – congrats again!

CapitolHillHomesforSale.com (auction)
DairyGenetics.com (auction)
Cybertrespassing
SocialTheft

August 20th, 2012 at 8:21 pm

Uzoma

Why would anyone dislike my beautiful Incredouble.com?

I’m going to use it for a major conference double coupon savings project. How would you love incredouble savings on major conferences such as T.R.A.F.F.I.C in Vegas next year? Check back by December, the savings will be incredible.

incredouble.com coming 2013

August 20th, 2012 at 8:38 pm

Shannon

I like the recent acquisition thing, very good Elliot!

MotorcycleMonthly.Com
DrawerSafes.Com
ImitationRocks.com
WebVacancies.com
FreeFileFactory.com
AdultEducationClass.com
SanJoseRentalProperty.com
HealthFoodSnacks.com
BurbankLoan.com
HowToApplyForMedicaid.Com
TampaAirfare.com

Some good, some ok, some looooong but sellable…

August 20th, 2012 at 8:46 pm

Mike

A few I grabbed this week

Buyaslot.com
Lubeandgo.com
Umlu.com
Behave.tv

August 20th, 2012 at 9:02 pm

Leonard Britt

Of the group above I believe EventManagement.com is the best.
Recently I picked up several Keyword/s TV.com domains. A few examples…

ActivewearTV.com
SmallCapsTV.com
CollectablesTV.com

Spanish…
EjercicioTV.com (exercise TV)
BienesRaicesTV.com (real estate TV)
FisicoclturismoTV.com (bodybuilding TV)
CachorrosTV.com (puppies TV)
CarrosTV.com (cars TV)
FloristeriaTV.com (florist TV)
BaratoTV.com (cheap TV)

August 20th, 2012 at 9:03 pm

Uzoma

Elliot,

I don’t appreciate you pushing the “dislike” button multiple times on my posts and domains, Really!!

Stop it. I know it’s you.

August 20th, 2012 at 9:18 pm

Elliot Silver

LOL… you do know you can only push like or dislike once, right?

August 20th, 2012 at 9:20 pm

Uzoma

but as the admin, you get more buttons, no?

August 20th, 2012 at 9:23 pm

Elliot Silver

I have no control over the likes/dislikes. This was custom made for my blog, so it’s not like there’s an actual plugin with a control panel. Even I don’t know who is pushing like or dislike, which is pretty obvious since there’s no sign in required to use that functionality.

August 20th, 2012 at 9:25 pm

Uzoma

Ok, I pushed a couple of “dislike” for yours thinking you started it. Don’t give me dislike if you don’t want any, fair?

Oh, any jackass can buy a domain, but it takes a builder to develop a brand – incredouble.com

Coming Spring 2013

August 20th, 2012 at 9:29 pm

Elliot Silver

I look forward to seeing it.

August 20th, 2012 at 9:30 pm

Robert MacGuffie

Thanks for all the interesting posts and useful information.
Gladeskiing.com
Diabeticsrelief.com
Bunnygifts.com
Petcareportal.com

August 20th, 2012 at 9:53 pm

James

Recently bought:

SERP.MOBI
visit.jpn.com

cheers

August 20th, 2012 at 11:40 pm

raymond

Just hand reg today…..

4kVideoRecorder.com
4ktvRecorder.com

August 21st, 2012 at 12:22 am

BullS

gosh 99.999% of the domains are BS.

glad you guys are spending money on Godaddy

August 21st, 2012 at 12:45 am

Talk Like this

Has any one bought a Decent Domain lately?
Yes, we know some of you bought loads of shit.. hope you Will make a Nice investment next time.
As, you Can see this is not a shit domainpinster.. So, watch and learn.. Elliot is trying to help you guys out .. Watch and learn.. Do some research, use Google keywords , find cpc, traffic and try to Work around similar value Names …
Thanks @elliot for Sharing with us..

August 21st, 2012 at 9:58 am

Mitch

With the Olympics and Hunger Games
still fresh in our minds…

ArcheryLovers com
ArcheryCamps com

Also, ArcheryLanes com
Several [Company]ArcheryLanes.coms
are active websites, should be more
in the near future as archery gains popularity.

Truncation, Baby!

August 21st, 2012 at 10:38 am

Acro

Who cares about dislikes, glad you had the typo fixed.

August 21st, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Uzoma

Check this out, Elliot wrote “huh?” and he got 8 Likes for it, Do you suppose is Berkens, Linton, and Cultra giving these out? See below or check above for Elliot’s likes and dislikes:

Huh?

Like(8)Dislike(0)
August 20th, 2012 at 12:31 pm

August 21st, 2012 at 12:13 pm

Elliot Silver

Probably because other people are as confused as I was.

As I mentioned before, I have no way of tracking who pressed what buttons (or who pressed any buttons).

If I could read minds, I probably wouldn’t be in this business, and I certainly wouldn’t be blogging.

August 21st, 2012 at 12:19 pm

Elliot Silver

Hand registration of the day:

EntertainmentPublicist.com – $3.13 on GoDaddy.

August 21st, 2012 at 12:38 pm

Lennard

Bought:

Bonny.me
TodaysNews.tv
Ecological.co

August 21st, 2012 at 2:34 pm

Louise

You guys didn’t like my HybridRemotes. What about DualScreenApps?

August 21st, 2012 at 8:13 pm

James

Like or dislike doesnt concern me.

It is easier to press ‘like’ or ‘dislike’ than giving out a constructive feedback.

The important thing is how you develop the domain and make it ‘more’ valuable.

August 21st, 2012 at 10:15 pm

Elliot Silver

It’s also important to know when not to spend time and money developing something. For instance, if you aren’t passionate about a topic, it’s likely that you’ll lose interest and that doesn’t bode well for the success of the site.

August 21st, 2012 at 10:18 pm

Louise

@ James said:

The important thing is how you develop the domain and make it ‘more’ valuable.

That’s what I always thought, and it is my modus operandi . . . People think my portfolio is lame, but there is really a theme running through my emerging tech domains! When you own names as good as mine, development of at least some of them is obigation.

August 22nd, 2012 at 12:32 am

Louise

@ Elliot said:

if you aren’t passionate about a topic, it’s likely that you’ll lose interest and that doesn’t bode well for the success of the site.

Well said! I liked your comment, too. Sometimes it’s hard to come by validation in the domain community. There is nothing left, but to stick to your narrow vision, if you believe in it.

August 22nd, 2012 at 12:39 am

Mitch

@ Louise

Looks like my archery domains above suck

In this business you have to have a thick skin.

August 22nd, 2012 at 8:25 am

Robert MacGuffie

“if you aren’t passionate about a topic, it’s likely that you’ll lose interest and that doesn’t bode well for the success of the site.”

My understanding is that, even if you are not particularly interested in a topic, you can have articles, blog posts, etc added at very low cost. Trying to sell advertising space and constantly monitoring forum comments could be prohibitive for me, no matter how passionate I feel about a particular subject.

August 22nd, 2012 at 9:07 am

Uzoma

Acro holds the world record for “dislike” on Elliot’s blog with this post, look, I will post it below, here, look:

Acro

Du yu won tu bai dis do me in!

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Like(0)Dislike(13)
August 20th, 2012 at 11:19 am

August 22nd, 2012 at 11:25 am

Elliot Silver

The feature is fairly new. I am sure someone else will take the record. Probably another post about recently acquired domain names.

August 22nd, 2012 at 11:28 am

Steve

Recent is relative…I generally get 0-5 domains a year.

My favorite recent acquisition is:

ParkingGames.com

August 22nd, 2012 at 11:37 am

Woot

Hand registration of the day:
Sodaplan.com made a small blog and poll about NY mayor Michael R.Bloomberg’s plan to prohibit sales of large sugary drinks in ny..
Hope i Will get a better idea soon..