.me domain names

[zymic]

Hello,

I searched this forum, but the search revealed no results for information about the new ".me" domain.

What are your thoughts on this extension and are you going to apply for any names in the land rush period?

http://www.domain.me/index.php?page=15

Thanks

 

[domain newbie]

too expensive !

 

[zymic]

Land rush is $25 per year, min of 2 years, $50 isn't too bad imo.

 

[domain newbie]

Land rush is $25 per year, min of 2 years, $50 isn't too bad imo.

where is that ?? at godaddy its Just $174.99/yr ** (Five years minimum registration is required.)

plus domains i want unavailable anyways
ERROR: ****.ME is unavailable and has been removed

 

[Ehsan]

Its pretty expensive if you are looking to get more than one or 2 names......

 

[zymic]

where is that ?? at godaddy its Just $174.99/yr ** (Five years minimum registration is required.)

plus domains i want unavailable anyways
ERROR: ****.ME is unavailable and has been removed

No that is not land rush, that is SunRise for trademark holders.

Look at the bold, this is what the actual prices are:

March 24:
- Registration of Government second level domains Migration from co.yu to co.me/org.me/net.me/its.me - Montenegro only

March 25 to April 16:
- Accepting requests for migration from co.yu to co.me/org.me/net.me/its.me

April 18 - 21:
- Requests processed and domains go live

May 1 - May 6: Montenegrin Sunrise
- Only applications from Montenegrin entities are allowed and will be submitted directly.
- Applications from Montenegrin Sunrise will be evaluated in the Quiet Period, along with applications from the General Sunrise. If there were multiple applications for a domain, a Montenegrin Sunrise applicant will compete in auction with General Sunrise applicants.

May 6 - May 20: General Sunrise
- All accredited registrars allowed into registry.
- The trademark or service mark registration on which the registration of your Domain Name is based must be of national effect
- The trademark or service mark on which the registration of your Domain Name was based must have been registered or applied for prior to 28 June 2006 with the trademark authority with which the mark is registered

FEE: $170 a year (minimum period 5 years)= $850 + Safenames admin fee IF YOU WANT TO APPLY IN SUNRISE PERIOD PLEASE CONTACT SAFENAMES DIRECT OR YOUR ACCOUNT MANAGER.

May 20 - June 6: Quiet Period
- Registry closed to registrars; domain queries may be possible.
- 5-day or 7-day Sunrise auctions held for names that received multiple applications. Names for which there was only one application are allocated via batch job. Application info will not be available to registrars; names show up in WHOIS only after they are allocated.
- Domains are billed for at the time of allocation.
- Compliance checking will continue through the Quiet Period

June 6 - June 26: Landrush
- Sunrise Challenges begin

FEE: $50 a year (minimum period 2 years)= $100 + Safenames admin fee SAFENAMES IS ONLY EXCEPTING LANDRUSH APPLICATIONS THROUGH OUR WEB PORTAL AT PRESENT.

June 26 - July 17: Quiet Period
- Registry closed to registrars; domain queries may be possible.
- 5-day or 7-day Landrush auctions held for names that received multiple applications. Names for which there was only one application are allocated. Application info may be available to registrars; names show up in WHOIS after they are allocated.
- Domains are billed for at the time of allocation.

July 17: Open Registration
- Domain names are registered on a first-come, first-served basis
FEE: $25 a year (minimum period 2 years)= $50 + Safenames admin fee IF YOU WANT TO APPLY IN OPEN REGISTRATION PLEASE WAIT UNTIL JUNE 27TH AND APPLY THROUGH SAFENAMES WEBPORTAL

 

[jansie]

i bought some .ME domains, but was very upset to get the following message for each domain i ordered, a couple of hours after i placed the order.

there was no prior warning that pre-registration might not mean the names would definitely belong to you if ordered.
'Dear Jansie,
Just a quick note to let you know that we've submitted your [domain's name].ME application to the Registry. If your application is verified and the name is uncontested, the domain name will appear in your GoDaddy.com, Inc. account with no further action required on your part.

If, however, your application is verified and there are other applicants for the name, you will be invited to participate in an auction for the name.

Thanks for choosing us as your registrar.

Sincerely,
GoDaddy.com, Inc.'

 

[DN BROKER]

..............

 

[jansie]

.me is a waste of money... dont fall for another cash grab

can you give some reasons why you say it's a waste of money?

thanks!

 

[draggar]

July 17, I will be applying for some. Don't have the money for the pre-registration but I do have some good ideas.

can you give some reasons why you say it's a waste of money?

thanks!

Right now the costs are though the roof and it is a huge rish. $850 minimum investment until a few days ago. $100 for 2 years now is tempting but I'd rather risk it and wait until July 17th where I can tryto get 1 or 2 names.

 

[katherine]

can you give some reasons why you say it's a waste of money?

thanks!

You'd rather tell us why you think you should invest in that particular extension

 

[jansie]

You'd rather tell us why you think you should invest in that particular extension

actually, that is not how reasoning works. another user said it's a waste of money, he should explain, if he's so kind, as to why he keeps to that view.

but, no hard feelings if he doesn't want to share from his well of wisdom.

 

[south]

July 17, I will be applying for some. Don't have the money for the pre-registration but I do have some good ideas.



Right now the costs are though the roof and it is a huge rish. $850 minimum investment until a few days ago. $100 for 2 years now is tempting but I'd rather risk it and wait until July 17th where I can tryto get 1 or 2 names.

Yes, the prices are ridiculous, but it may be your best chance to actually get the one(s) you want. I applied for a couple, but doubt I'll get them at a price I'd be willing to pay, but expect a refund if I don't. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. As to whether they would gain or lose value, it depends on how the market reacts, just like any other high risk investment.

 

[jansie]

Yes, the prices are ridiculous, but it may be your best chance to actually get the one(s) you want. I applied for a couple, but doubt I'll get them at a price I'd be willing to pay, but expect a refund if I don't. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. As to whether they would gain or lose value, it depends on how the market reacts, just like any other high risk investment.

thanks for your input. agreed. nothing ventured, nothing gained.

 

[DN BROKER]

..............

 

[DomainName]

Dude, its a waste of money.... it looks like your new to the forum... and maybe a new domainer...

past 7 years, a lot of junk like .me has been introduced... its a cash grab, search for yourself.... majority of them are DEAD, no one uses them....

domainers and developers may benefit from keywoards....

but the rest of the world will use .com

.me is just another .bz .biz .cc ........... the list goes on!

I have enough experience in my books, to say no to .ME

Good luck to the rest of you...

Oh... I bet money, there will be a huge story published in the next few months....

AbdulaKarimMustafaHusseinJr.Me sells for $500,000 US.

I'd have to agree. This whole .me is another way for registrars to make $. Be very careful not to overload yourself with these types of extensions. I read an article (posted by DCG) that shows how many "premium" .mobi from the SEDO auction are developed. Suprisingly very few have been developed. This is interesting since the owners had to go into contract saying that their mobi will be developed within the 1st 6 months.

 

[jansie]

well, my first .me domain was disapproved. i'll post godaddy's messages.

first message:

Dear Jansie Blom,
Per your request, the items listed below have been cancelled
from your account, [my account number]:
.ME Domain Name Registration (Landrush) - 2 Years: [domain name].ME

If you feel this cancellation has occurred in error or you need
further assistance, our support staff is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week via:

+ Online Support:
https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/support.asp?prog_id=GoDaddy&isc=wwbb566
+ Email: [email protected]
+ Phone: (480) 505-8877

Thanks again for being a GoDaddy.com, Inc. customer.

Sincerely,
GoDaddy.com, Inc.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright 2008 GoDaddy.com, Inc.. All rights reserved.

second message:

Dear Jansie Blom,
GoDaddy.com, Inc.® has received a refund request for the following items:
[and here it goes on with all the details]

then, i send them a message asking what the message means, since i didn't request a refund for this domain.

they reply with:

Dear Customer,
An error occurred during your registration purchase. We will be refunding the cost of the registration. Please visit http://www.godaddy.com and purchase your registration again.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you for your business.

Domain Services

GoDaddy.Com

so, off to their website i go, with the feeling that this domain will not be available. and true as true is true, it wasn't. seems these guys can do what they want, and no one can question it.

 

[Welkin]

Maybe your name is on one of the both reserved lists for .me domain names...
You may look here for more info and the urls of the lists.

 

[jansie]

well it says in the post, and on the ME auction FAQ page, that the domain will be entered into an auction. this was not the case with this specific domain. i was simply informed that the domain is registered by someone else, and that i will receive a refund.

see the problem? if it were entered into an auction, i'd have been notified. here's the last message i received from godaddy (after i posted the above):

Support Staff ResponseDear SirMadam,

Thank you for contacting Online Support.

Unfortunately, you were unable to register your domain as it has been registered to another registrant. A refund has been issued for the registration fee.

Please let us know if we can help you in any other way.

Sincerely,

Eric O.
Online Support Technician

 

[south]

Maybe your name is on one of the both reserved lists for .me domain names...
You may look here for more info and the urls of the lists.

What bs! They cherry picked all they could think of.. But they missed at least one! Surely someone else besides "me" thought of it. Will find out if it goes to auction.