Wanted: Domain Appraisal lloydsof.London

[mjc1964]

I am in the dot.London auction for this one.

Firstly, I should say that I’ve looked into the intellectual property issue in respect of domain name and I don’t think there would be any problems and unless a website was set up to ‘pass-off’ as the well known insurance consortium; there should be no problem with ICANN.

So guys, I know you don’t like the London domain; but should I keep bidding?

I’ve won the auction on tempjobs.London, accidentsolicitors.London and mobiles.London..........although, I am sure that some here may say to win something the prize must have some value.



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[figleaf007]

So, if a site wasn't allowed to be built on it regarding insurance, then what would you build on it?

Run away.....quickly.

 

[mjc1964]

So, if a site wasn't allowed to be built on it regarding insurance, then what would you build on it?

Run away.....quickly.

Well it was originally a coffee shop in the 1700's LOL

 

[martin-s]

Keep your cash in your pocket. You are making mistakes with it the route you're taking currently.

 

[mjc1964]

You should keep bidding because anyone here that tells you otherwise MUST be jealous of your enormous foresight. If you want to learn more about "passing off" look up the "One in A Million" court case and pay particular attention to references to the WHOIS in the write up.


(from iPad - K)

Good point well made. However, I wonder if there is a difference in the fact that the there is no intellectual property vested in the term 'Lloyds of London'
by way of trademark/copyright. The website is Lloyds.com.

 

[mjc1964]

You should keep bidding because anyone here that tells you otherwise MUST be jealous of your enormous foresight. If you want to learn more about "passing off" look up the "One in A Million" court case and pay particular attention to references to the WHOIS in the write up.


(from iPad - K)

Good point well made. However, I wonder if there is a difference in the fact that the there is no intellectual property vested in the term 'Lloyds of London'
by way of trademark/copyright. The website is Lloyds.com.

 

[StoneRoses]

Who you trying to kid?

You know full well what it means and who you want to buy it off you.

I wont beat around the bush,it is an idiotic domain to register.

 

[mjc1964]

Who you trying to kid?

You know full well what it means and who you want to buy it off you.

I wont beat around the bush,it is an idiotic domain to register.

Hi StoneRoses, I appreciate your candor.

Thing is I have won a few London domains at auction and the most bids on these have been between 2 and 6......this one has 20 bids already and is at 1,050. The others I have got for between 70 and 210

 

[namealot]

Hi StoneRoses, I appreciate your candor.

Thing is I have won a few London domains at auction and the most bids on these have been between 2 and 6......this one has 20 bids already and is at 1,050. The others I have got for between 70 and 210

There are gales forecast in parts of the uk you should open the windows at the front of your home through the money your prepared to spend at auction out open window

At the rear open the windows see if anyone else’s lost notes blow in through that. I’m sure this will offer a better chance of a return

 

[mjc1964]

There are gales forecast in parts of the uk you should open the windows at the front of your home through the money your prepared to spend at auction the open window

At the rear open the windows see if anyone else’s lost notes blow in through that. I’m this will serve offer a better chance of a return

funny you should say that. I've got a stinking cold at the moment and have been wondering if it's flu......the test is if you saw a 20 pound note blown into your garden if it's a cold you'd get up, go out and get it ......but if it was flu you'd just say F==k It and stay inside on the sofa.......At the moment the sofa is winning.

 

[DaveP]

Man, and I thought I was bad at blowing money...

 

[cm1975]

What happens if Lloyds of London are not interested in buying the domain? It's difficult to sell a domain when you only have one potential buyer.

You can't run an insurance or probably any financial services website on it, so what is the alternative?

 

[TinkyWinky]

Man, and I thought I was bad at blowing money...

Ha ha...

For OP - as others are eluding to, I think you are stark raving!

There's no real future for .london (or just about every single one of the other ridiculous new extensions) IMHO. They are simply a way for ICANN to stash cash and for registrars to feed off late adopters.

By the time any of these have gained any meaningful traction, domains will probably no longer be needed to access the content you want...

If you are desperate to invest, why not invest in some decent EMD .co.uk's (yes EMD's as they still rank the same as any other domain) or a single .com? At least they have a proven track record?

TW

 

[accelerator]

I wouldn't bother with this domain, as others have said.

Rgds

 

[BG]

Lloyds of London

What you should do is create a thread on a forum shouting about your possible purchase, that way when the lawyers come knocking they won't have any prior evidence of you acknowledging an already popular brand...

The fact you answered figleaf007 question of "So, if a site wasn't allowed to be built on it regarding insurance, then what would you build on it? "

With > "Well it was originally a coffee shop in the 1700's LOL"

That isn't an answer and clearly shouts... HELLO I'M BUYING THIS NAME WITH ALL THE WRONG INTENTIONS!!!

The fact that if you just do a simple google search for "Lloyds of London" you are faced with page... after page... after page of results solely referring to the insurance company should have given you some indication you are treading on very dodgy ground? If you think by publicising / acknowledging in a forum thread that you've looked into the intellectual property side of things will put you in good stead for later action taken against you, you are very wrong as they will pick you apart very easily.

If you are going to do something like this, at least keep it to yourself because clearly you know what the real answer is to your original question.

Ps, In regards to trademarks they still have their 95 mark(s) and a 86 mark in classes 16, 35, 36 - So best you get your thinking cap on to what sector you're going to operate in with this amazing name which isn't going to get you into any kind of trouble...

Ahhhh... I bet you have family members called Lloyd who live in London and thats why this name interests you, i get it now

Seriously stay away, it's not like this is a generic which you could maybe have a stronger argument for .e.g. mcdonalds.london, hp.london and so on... in fact you'd prob stand a better chance of keeping Lloyds.london over your current idea.

I have just two questions for you? be great to know the answers.

1. Why did you put those two words together? e.g. LloydsOf
2. And why did you then want to connect those words with ".London"

At some point in our domain lives a high % of domainers have knowingly or unknowingly purchased a domain which they knew could get them in trouble, don't add to that percentage and stay clear of this one... stick with purchasing your strong keywords like mobiles.london etc as they may make you money rather than losing it.

Save your money and stop bidding

All the best,

BG

 

[accelerator]

Save your money and stop bidding

+1, good reply Barry.

Rgds

 

[MJT]

If you've got a grand burning a hole in your pocket and are really keen to waste money on a new extension, you could buy a whole portfolio of pointless .xyz domains – just 99p (+ VAT) per name at Domain Monster at the moment:

http://www.domainmonster.com/domain-name/xyz/

 

[accelerator]

My reply was brief on purpose. I wasn't going to be drawn into writing an essay in response. It wasn't worth my time. Up to each responder, of course, though.

One of us should really have this kind of explanation detailed on a website by now!!! It would save a lot of typing the same thing over and over. Maybe I'll put it on the To Do list.

Rgds

 

[websaway]

I am in the dot.London auction for this one.

Firstly, I should say that I’ve looked into the intellectual property issue in respect of domain name and I don’t think there would be any problems and unless a website was set up to ‘pass-off’ as the well known insurance consortium; there should be no problem with ICANN.

So guys, I know you don’t like the London domain; but should I keep bidding?

I’ve won the auction on tempjobs.London, accidentsolicitors.London and mobiles.London..........although, I am sure that some here may say to win something the prize must have some value.



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You are gambling.
People gambled on the .com years ago, some won some lost.
People are gambling on bitcoin.
I do think though that you are naïve and therefore the gamble is likely to fail, how big your loss of course will depend on how much you are laying out.
I like many others lost on info and biz, and these were global, so a much,much larger potential market.

Would be good also if you could not keep asking people what they are worth.

But good luck anyway.

 

[Retired_Member38]

So guys, I know you don’t like the London domain; but should I keep bidding?

I’ve won the auction on tempjobs.London, accidentsolicitors.London and mobiles.London..........

I think you should quit while you're behind.