2008 Idate Miami Moniker Auction

[Gramma]

Internet Dating Conference 2008
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
January 31 - February 1, 2008


Haven't seen a list of domains posted yet - I didn't submit that many - haven't heard anything about the ones I did submit...

anyone else?

 

[nattydomain]

I saw somewhere a partial list....but there only goin to be an hour long auction...sent about 10 so will see

 

[acronym007]

I haven't heard back either?

 

[BELLC1]

I inquired yesterday as to whether the list was out yet. The reply was, "No."

I'm not even sure why they call it "iDate" when they don't appear to even own the .com or .net.

 

[adultdomain]

I didn't get a chance to send any names this time, but was much happier with snapnames auction format over Moniker's auction. I know they are "one" company now, but it seems like the seller is at a huge disadvantage if there is no online bidding. Also, the auctioneer snapnames had was a real pro unlike that guy they hired in Vegas. I was shocked that Moniker's people would hire someone so unprofessional.

 

[BELLC1]

You were happier with Snapnames format over Monikers???


Wow.

 

[adultdomain]

Indeed.. In terms of broad access to buyers and general professionalism (via auctioneer). Not to mention from what I have read on this board that Moniker charged 18% commission versus Snapnames 15% or Sedo's 10%.....

What are your thoughts? Why do you think Moniker's auction was better? Maybe I am missing something.

 

[BELLC1]

Live is Live. While I questioned their domain stats again, the process went the same as always. Naturally, the best names aren't always selected. But we adjust.

But Silent? Since the move to Snapnames, I'm still trying to find a single status page with the silent names that shows number of bids, current bid, time left, etc. that Moniker offered before they sold us out. And it was never more than 15% and still isn't for me now. I believe that was isolated to one or a few.

On Moniker's platform, buyers saw just the names selected for auction. They did not have to worry about Snapnames offering "other similar names" to potential buyers. And, again, it was consolidated. Not 3 screens to view for every domain like it is now. That's simply crap.

Was Moniker perfect? By no means. But it was simple and easy for the BUYER's convenience (you know, the guy with the MONEY!!) rather than the auctioneer.

 

[adultdomain]

Ahh, I understand what you are saying Bellc1. You def have some valid points there.

My impressions on the snapnames live auction was just better run than Moniker's live auction. I as a bidder felt more comfortable with the interface and setup of Snapnames Live platform. Additionally, the auctioneer kept the interest of the crowd (for as long as he could) whereas the auctioneer that Moniker hired actually detracted interest. I have been to several auctions before, and it was a pleasure to witness a real pro working the crowd versus whoever that guy was who ran Moniker's auction. If you watch the auction tonight, you will see what I mean.

 

[Gramma]

ok i found a partial list here
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/monikercom-plays-matchmaker-at-idate-2008,259349.shtml

More than 100 domain names will be on the auction block during the one- hour live auction. An additional 2,000 domain names will be available online. Some of the top names available during the events include

-- Bachelor.com -- SaigonSingles.com
-- MiamiSocialNetworking.com -- InternetDating.us
-- ProgressiveDating.com -- Fun.sc
-- GirlBlog.net -- OnlineFloridaSingles.com
-- LatinBachelors.com -- Honey.net
-- FloridaPersonals.com -- EastHamptonSingles.com
-- ChristianSinglesOnline.com -- CaliSingles.com
-- ChristianDatingOnline.com -- FtWorthSingles.com
-- OrlandoSingles.com -- GalvestonSingles.com
-- LoveMatchDate.com -- IrvingSingles.com
-- HotLocalSingles.com -- MalibuSingles.com
-- BombayWeddings.com -- BermudaPersonals.com
-- HongKongSingles.cn -- TopMen.net
-- MiamBeachDating.com -- GoodGossip.com
-- AsianBachelors.com -- FunDate.mobi and FunDates.mobi
-- CampingDates.com -- SinglesHotel.com

wow top names huh

 

[nattydomain]

Thats the same list I saw...if those are in the live then FOR SURE mine have got to be LOL

 

[BELLC1]

-- Bachelor.com --

wow top names huh

Yup. All one of them.

Next thing you know, they'll be doing all real estate names at a REALTOR conference.

Sad to say, I believe the end of Moniker is already here and I'm just not ready for the new generation of Snapnames.

 

[Gramma]

i show bachelor.com up for bid already in snapnames with a $588,240.00 minimum bid
ends Jan 25.

 

[BELLC1]

My rep and I identified a few that if they missed Internext should be considered for iDate. This could be the reason for the delayed iDate list. If one sells in Silent now that is scheduled for iDate live, it screws up the iDate Live list. So maybe they are not publishing the list until after the auctions end on the 25th???

 

[Gramma]

true dat! i have maturepersonals.com in the silent and maletomale.com

 

[Downloads]

I thought i might have stood a chance with

OnlineBlogs.net and GossipForums.com

But obviously i needed 3 words to be accepted!

 

[BELLC1]

The master inventory list is up. It doesn't separate Live from Silent yet but at least it's a list for iDate auction in a couple days.

http://marketplacepro.moniker.com/files/Master_Auction_Domain_List_IDATE08.xls

And, um, OnlineBlogs.net is on the list.

 

[acronym007]

Looks like 2 of mine made it.

 

[Bill Roy]

There is only 572 names listed!

I would have expected a lot more.

 

[BELLC1]

It says at the top, "more to be added"

I guess they just needed to get SOMETHING out