Best DomainLore Auction Timings

[William]

Hi All,

I wanted to gauge from people's experience the best time to have DomainLore auctions end (e.g. weekday/weekend, time of day etc...).

Would anyone be able to advise based on any past sales?

Many thanks,

William

 

[ian]

Monday to Friday between midday and 4pm typically works best, but ultimately the buyer is most likely a reseller, so if they want it, they'll find time. If there is a potential of end-user bids, then certainly having it conclude during the week is important. Consider if there is a late bidding war and how that will impact the end time...I once had one buyer stop bidding because he had to go pick his kid up from school, otherwise would have paid much more.

 

[William]

That's really helpful, thanks!

 

[boxfish]

I once had one buyer stop bidding because he had to go pick his kid up from school, otherwise would have paid much more.

Why didn't he just put in his max bid?

 

[deluxedomains]

Between 3pm and 4pm always seem best for me.

 

[ian]

Why didn't he just put in his max bid?

Not sure, I guess some like to engage with the auction live, where as others don't like to show their cards (max bid) too early.

 

[ian]

That's really helpful, thanks!

Also, top tip but try (not always possible) to target times or days when you won't be competing against a heavy hitting premium domain. Also, try to be the first domain selling within that time frame because for that day, your domain will appear within the title/subject of the email notification that is sent to subscribers of Domainlore...obviously not always possible if 'gem' auctions become 'spotlight'.