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How Many Domain Names Are You Holding Hostage?

Posted At : July 22, 2008 3:31 PM | Posted By : todd sharp
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I realize this is kinda pointless, but I logged into my GoDaddy account today for something and took a look at my domain names whilst I was in there. Of the 9 domains I own, I'm only actively using 4 of them. The others were either snagged up for a bright idea that I had at one point, dead sites or domains that I fully intend to use at some point.

How many do you own that you're doing nothing with, and why?

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Too many ... and I'm reminded of that every time they come up for renewal.

# Posted By Steve Withington | 7/22/08 3:46 PM

@steve: yet you renew them anyways? ;)

# Posted By todd sharp | 7/22/08 3:57 PM

I have about 30+. I don't get rid of them, because sometimes those "bright ideas" pop back in my head and by that time the domain is gone. Plus, I use the extra domains for testing apps so I don't have to remember the IP. There is one in particular that I had for 7 years. It was bought the same day it finally expired. It was by a rather large company, and I felt a little down because I could have sold it and got a new laptop or something. :) So -- I sit on them for now.

# Posted By Pat | 7/22/08 4:11 PM

I have over 30 myself. I renewed them all last year for a 10 year period.

Some people collect stamps, I guess I collect useless domain names.

DW

# Posted By Dan Wilson | 7/22/08 4:17 PM

Wow it's people like you that I curse when I find a name that is taken! :D

Seriously, there are a few I've come across that I would have been willing to pay for but my attempts at contacting the owners were ignored.

# Posted By todd sharp | 7/22/08 4:20 PM

Well, I can understand the frustration. I am about to launch a lawsuit against a domain name holder precisely because they won't respond to my inquiries. I would have purchased the name for a fair amount to cover their investment. Now, I'll just wait until my trademark clears and sue them for it.

Anyways, because I like you Todd, and I think you are neat guy, I'll let you take your pick of my fine Domain Name collection. Any thing you want, is yours for a small (5,000$) fee.

DW

# Posted By Dan Wilson | 7/22/08 4:22 PM

OK I'll take something preferably strongly related to any Fortune 500 company or celebrity.

# Posted By todd sharp | 7/22/08 4:28 PM

Dammit Dan...

I'm trying to purchase www.nodans.com you freaking hog!!

;)

Cheers..

# Posted By phill.nacelli | 7/22/08 4:30 PM

I probably only have 10 or so not used. Maybe less.

Sometimes I get a random SMS from a friend out drinking saying 'OMG register this right away' and some domain, so I do it, only to find out it was just drunking excitement.

come to think of it, thats a good premise for a site. Drunkendomains.com

# Posted By Joshua Cyr | 7/22/08 5:12 PM

dang it. which one of you owns drunkendomains.com????

# Posted By Joshua Cyr | 7/22/08 5:18 PM

While I personally hate domain squatters, a client of ours (think Fortune 500) just bought and paid $15K for a domain name.

It kills me to hear that but some of the domains I'm squatting on might print me some money!! In all fairness, I only own 3 unused domains. :)

# Posted By petron | 7/22/08 5:21 PM

I hate people who squat on domains, since I name my children based on whether or not the domain name is available.

I have about 4 that I am not currently using. But I intend to!

# Posted By Jason Dean | 7/22/08 5:43 PM

I've got 3 domains total, and I'm only using one, dopefly.com. The other two, I have plans for, don't know what else to say. They're in the works, but have been for over a year now.

# Posted By Nathan Strutz | 7/22/08 7:52 PM

Actually have several related to FusionLink.com, to protect the brand and the trademark.

Way back in the day (pre-1995), I could have register my lastname (mason.com) but decided not to. Boy, I wish I had :)

# Posted By John Mason | 7/22/08 9:50 PM

I think i just goes to show that it never hurts to contact the owner about buy a name...there is a good change it could be just parked and they forgot about it.

i myself have a few (5 or so) that i intent to used...or once did, that if someone asked i think i would be reasonable.

# Posted By George | 7/30/08 2:30 PM

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