Secondary Market Review?

[Stephen]

http://www.nominet.org.uk/sites/default/files/SLDRdecisionpaper.pdf

From Nominet .uk conclusion. Interesting....

Secondary market: Some respondents argued that the real problems of lack of choice in domain names in .uk resulted from the widespread purchasing and parking of desirable names by secondary market domain portfolio holders. This issue falls outside of the SLDR programme. However, responses to both the SLDR consultation and the Registrar Agreement consultation have highlighted the potential need for a general review of the operation of the secondary market. For example, such a review could determine whether specific amendments to the Registrar Agreement are needed to promote best practice amongst secondary market participants, whilst safeguarding the right to conduct legitimate business activities. This matter will be considered further as part of our ongoing policy development programme.

 

[Systreg]

Some respondents argued that the real problems of lack of choice in domain names in .uk resulted from the widespread purchasing and parking of desirable names by secondary market domain portfolio holders.

So if those same secondary market domain holders put sites on each of their domains, would that result in more domains being available for those respondents who argued about the problem, no.

 

[markb]

The vast majority of these 'desirable' names that are held by the secondary market are still available for sale, just for a higher price, because they are desirable. If the owners let them drop, they would be snapped up in a second, and i'm sure the average Joe wouldn't be able to register them for a few quid.

 

[atlas]

The Myth of the Domain Name “Queue of One”
http://www.webmastering.co.uk/domain-names/the-myth-of-the-domain-name-queue-of-one/

 

[diablo]

The Myth of the Domain Name “Queue of One”
http://www.webmastering.co.uk/domain-names/the-myth-of-the-domain-name-queue-of-one/

Great link.

 

[foz]

Choice still exists, more so as the portfolio domain is in a position to be sold. As a portfolio owner I desire good domains but I don't wish to dethrone legitimate owners.

 

[bulkcorn]

I doubt that they would want you to demonstrate 'intent to use' before you are allowed to register a domain. Restriction on domain reselling would mean GREATLY reduced income for the Registrars and Nominet!