Anyone live at the Internext auction??

[ebess]

Such a bummer that the auction isn't being broadcast for all to listen to as it goes on. Anyone actually at Internext wanna keep us all updated with what's happening at the auction? I'm sure I'm not the only one that'd really appreciate it.

In the past, people have liveblogged the Moniker auctions and/or continually updated forum threads... If anyone's got a link to such, please post it!

good luck everyone with domains in the auction!

Moniker's website just updated to give a link to listen live -- but nothing's playing even though the auction supposedly started 15 minutes ago. Moniker's live update page isn't updating with any info, either.

We're supposed to be able to listen live here:
http://marketplacepro.moniker.com/auction/moniker_radio.html

Anyone having any luck with that?

 

[Theo]

They would have to *bleep* every other word, that's why

 

[BELLC1]

It looks to me like 59 domains were sold in Live for just over $600,000 total, a huge drop frim the last Internext which I believe surpassed $2,000,000. I think many of us saw within the first hour of posted sales today that it wasn't going great. I have no idea if there were many buyers present at Internext.

Maybe Moniker will open up the Silent auction for us to view the progress??? The auction ends the 9th. Does anyone have access?

 

[3dGEEK]

Simply Useless !!

IMHO these style of auctions are overrated - I'd rather buy/sell on places like AfterNIC, SEDO etc because everyone or anyone can Join/Watch/bid from the comfort of their own space :yes:

 

[Gramma]

I have a friend with a domain in the silent auction - i'd be interested in seeing how that is going too --
this auction just isn't getting the BUZZ the last one did -
Maybe they're having too many auctions too close together.
Maybe they need a new name selection process.

 

[Monte]

The auction did great considering that there were 4 competing events going on at the same time. $704K worth of names sold and the silent should be good. Its a niche auction so the the results compared to TRAFFIC will be lower.

If you were a previous bidder, you can have access to the silent auction for free. Just hit sales up at [email protected].

thanks,

 

[BELLC1]

How do we monitor our names in Silent, Monte?

 

[Raider]

Hopefully we will see the big players bidding on silent, I doubt very many attended this auction, since Domain Roundtable is only 1 week away. Also, attendance to Internext is decreasing every year, these conferences are nothing like what they were 5 years ago, It would be interesting to know how many attended this auction.

 

[Gramma]

well .. maybe there were 4 other things going on - but if you wanted to buy a domain name you would go to the auction .. not the other things.
It must be a disappointment with 3 - 7 million estimated ... I feel bad for the people that were urged to lower reserves to 'get interest' in the bidding - and then maybe had their domains sold for way less than they should have. Good for the buyers though - looks like some bargains were bought! Maybe that'll parlay into more buyers interested in the next one (thinking they'll get another bargain)
As I've said before - there was very little buzz about this on the adult webmaster boards. Not much excitement generated. Part of that should have been done by the internext people though.... and by people with domains IN the auction .. can't totally fault moniker for that one.
The GEO auction should be an interesting one - it's niched too, so may be smaller $ total - but should be a GOOD one. IMHO
I like the auctions - I think they're great publicity and opportunities for some people, and it's great that someone is doing it. They also increase the value of my domain names

It will be VERY interesting to see how the domain roundtable pans out with it's different way of picking names and selling them. I'm predicting they have a winning combination - lots of buzz - lots of excitement - interaction - friendly responsive staff and lots of good names and low reserves. Plus you don't have to pay $$$ for the privilege of bidding

 

[John Mauriello]

Auction Bidding info:

Internext Silent Auction Underway –Over 2000 Adult and Non Adult names are up for Grabs.

If you previously registered for a Moniker Silent auction Access if FREE!


Domains will begin to close on Thursday August 9th at 12noon EST. Each domain has its own "Time Left" indicator. Get your Bids in Early! If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected]


1) FREE Access is extended to all previous Moniker Silent Auction Bidders.

A- GoTo: silentauction.moniker.com

B- Just use your last Username and pass code. If you forgot your previous pass code us the “Forgot Your Pass code link? Or email sales@ Moniker.com

2) If you have NOT bid before in the Silent Auction:
Send an e-mail to [email protected]. Subject MUST read “Internext Absentee/Proxy Access" request. A $299.00 fee may apply if you have not attended Internext or have never registered before in a previous Moniker Silent auction event.
WHAT: Remote Auction Access provides qualified active bidders the opportunity to participate in the Silent Auctions at Internext Expo Miami, FL, August 5-9, 2007.
We gathered the absolute best Adult and Mainstream names with reasonable reserves.

The Entire list of names can be downloaded here:

http://marketplacepro.moniker.com/auction/detail.html?auction_id=142


WHEN: The online Silent Auction will run 8/4/07 – 8/9/07

WHO: This is a closed auction. Only attendees of Internext Expo and non-attendees who complete the steps below can view domains and place bids in the auction.

FEE: Get direct access to the online Silent Auction – for only $ 299 USD. This fee is not refundable, but will apply to the purchase of a domain name in this auction.
If you have previously registered in a Moniker Silent auction this fee is waived.

HOW TO: To sign up for this exclusive access, you must have a Moniker Asset Management Account. You will then receive the exclusive conference password that gives you access to all the information and bidding Silent Domain Auction.

To sign up for Remote Auction Access:

1.) Open a FREE Moniker Asset Management Account – If you’re not already a Moniker account holder go to www.moniker.com/newaccount.jsp and get a free Moniker account now.

2.) If you have previously registered in a Moniker Silent auction this fee is waived. If not Pay $ 299 USD – Payments may be made by credit card, pay pal or wire transfer. Please open and return the Silent Auction Proxy Access Invoice with your payment information. Go here to download:
https://www.moniker.com/absenteebid/Internext07/index.jsp

This form must be: Signed & Emailed to:[email protected]– subject MUST read “ Interenext Remote Auction Access" AND faxed with signature to 954-969-9155
(Deadline: 12 noon, August 9 , 2007 )

Download your Absentee Bid Form for Affiliate now. https://www.moniker.com/absenteebid/Internext07/index.jsp

4.) Log on and bid in the Silent Auction – Starting August 4, 2007 you can go to http://silentauction.moniker.com to bid on thousands of great domains in the
Internet –Expo /Moniker Auction.

Domains will begin to close on Thursday August 9th at 12noon EST. Each domain has its own "Time Left" indicator. Get your Bids in Early! If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected]

 

[BELLC1]

It appears the only Silent domain with an alleged bid is TopTravelAgents.com at $1180.00
That might just be a seed bid to get the database rolling. It has nothing to do with Adult.

 

[John Mauriello]

Yes $299.00. We are looking for qualified Buyers, as many as possible. Sellers are updated via the Moniker Website and forum posts or by emailing your moniker AE. All bidding happens in the final hours. therefore the bandwidth needs to be alloted to Buyers.
We will announce the results ASAP after the Auction close.