.london whois and valuations

[dropcycle]

Domain Name: ;-);-).london
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.london
Status: This domain name is still pending validation and/or contention resolution.

Does this mean:
a) Two or more applicants for the same name and it's going to a private auction - if so when is this likely to happen?
b) A single applicant who has yet to prove rights to the domain?
c) other?

What are you thoughts on the valuation of .london domains?
The population of London is about 13% of the UK so could a basic rule of thumb be in the range of 10% to 20% of the .co.uk counterpart. There will be some exceptions to this rule but is this a fair range?

Thanks,

 

[Retired_Member38]

The population of London is about 13% of the UK so could a basic rule of thumb be in the range of 10% to 20% of the .co.uk counterpart. There will be some exceptions to this rule but is this a fair range?

I would say absolutely not, thats not a valid way to even ballpark prices.

If you wanted to use population ratios then it'd perhaps be fairer to do it between established top level domains. I.e. computers.co.uk is worth 20% of the price of computers.com as USA has 300m people compared to UK's 60m. And even then it'd go on the assumption that both markets are equally developed, have the same opportunities, safety nets and so on.

Trying to use that method to price a random new domain extension which very well might fail completely, is not very smart imo.

I'm trying to think of some real world examples of domains in .co.uk that I'd like to buy and how much I'd be willing to pay. Then I'm thinking what I'd pay for the .london one today.... and its always coming out at either < 5% or "I wouldn't take that for free"

 

[dropcycle]

Thanks Monkey.

I have just discovered that the auctions are starting from today. Will be interesting to see how the market develops.

 

[MJT]

Looking at how the .london auctions work, 'a winning maximum bid has to remain unchallenged for 24 hours before the auction will close'. Could be quite a drawn-out process for the more popular names then...

 

[aZooZa]

There's no mention of 'auctions' when you register a .london domain on DomainMonster. I registered one, paid by PayPal, and -- nothing. WTF? It shows in my DM account but 'not registered yet'. I thought that period was over...

"This domain is currently Pending. You cannot make any changes until its status has been updated."

 

[mat]

There's no mention of 'auctions' when you register a .london domain on DomainMonster. I registered one, paid by PayPal, and -- nothing. WTF? It shows in my DM account but 'not registered yet'. I thought that period was over...

"This domain is currently Pending. You cannot make any changes until its status has been updated."

That period is over, all domains should now be first come first serve. Maybe they have to manually register the domains currently.

 

[julian]

This is extension is a complete junk - save your money and stick with something sensible. Don't be taken in by all the false hype either.

.lardon

Domain Name: ;-);-).london
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.london
Status: This domain name is still pending validation and/or contention resolution.

Does this mean:
a) Two or more applicants for the same name and it's going to a private auction - if so when is this likely to happen?
b) A single applicant who has yet to prove rights to the domain?
c) other?

What are you thoughts on the valuation of .london domains?
The population of London is about 13% of the UK so could a basic rule of thumb be in the range of 10% to 20% of the .co.uk counterpart. There will be some exceptions to this rule but is this a fair range?

Thanks,

 

[mat]

What happens if a domain goes to auction with no bids? Then who gets it?

 

[aZooZa]

Yeah that must be it Mat. Just a delay in registration. Julian, don't worry about me. I'm a big boy

 

[DaveP]

A couple of days ago I saw a .london domain registered but the .uk and .co.uk were just sat there free to reg :S Can anyone explain their thinking behind getting only the .london?

 

[dropcycle]

There's no mention of 'auctions' when you register a .london domain on DomainMonster. I registered one, paid by PayPal, and -- nothing. WTF? It shows in my DM account but 'not registered yet'. I thought that period was over...

"This domain is currently Pending. You cannot make any changes until its status has been updated."

Auctions are only for domains where there was more than one eligible applicant during Sunrise. Domains registered today are not subject to an auction. But...

There are 66,263 premium/reserved names that are not available through all registrars – its up to each registrar to check this list before taking your order. I have sourced a copy of the list so PM me if you want it checked.

What happens if a domain goes to auction with no bids? Then who gets it?

Best guess is that if there are not bids then the auction times out and it goes to general availability on a first come first served basis.

 

[aZooZa]

Auctions are only for domains where there was more than one eligible applicant during Sunrise. Domains registered today are not subject to an auction. But...

There are 66,263 premium/reserved names that are not available through all registrars – its up to each registrar to check this list before taking your order. I have sourced a copy of the list so PM me if you want it checked.




Best guess is that if there are not bids then the auction times out and it goes to general availability on a first come first served basis.

What a load of old bollocks. Take a look at this:

http://www.thedomains.com/2014/09/1...strations-you-wont-believe-whats-on-the-list/

You can download the 'reserved' list there and mine's on it. I won't be having anything more to do with .london after this. @Julian - not too big to learn another lesson

 

[julian]

it's obvious - the registrant is obviously retarded or deluded and thinks he or she has just bought a good domain and does not need a proper extension.

I mean .london who the hell would buy and use that?

A couple of days ago I saw a .london domain registered but the .uk and .co.uk were just sat there free to reg :S Can anyone explain their thinking behind getting only the .london?

 

[noonoo1]

I'm on the band wagon.