Friday, October 24, 2008

Recent .ca sales at Pool

DomainReport.ca - Here are some recent .ca domain sales at Pool.com. I should be able to post regular .ca sales from Pool now, thanks to my contact Marie! All of these sales came from dropped domains that were auctioned, except for sexstores.ca which sold for $410.

tsb.ca $885
stk.ca $685
pit.ca $1,150
htr.ca $650

newbodog.ca $525
usedcanada.ca $410
uhu.on.ca $340
fhk.ca $330

exhale.ca $160
wino.ca $135
grudge.ca $115
meth.ca $150

sina.ca $350
leach.ca $121
wnu.ca $120

elope.ca $120
lyp.ca $131

Friday, October 17, 2008

Espresso.ca sells at Sedo

DomainReport.ca - This morning I was scanning through the reported Sedo sales and noticed the sale of espresso.ca.

Espresso.ca - $18,000 US

What can you say, it's a great coffee related domain name. We'll have to keep an eye out to see who the buyer was, and what they use the domain for.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

MyAccountant.ca sold at Afternic

DomainReport.ca - Just saw this sale reported at Afternic.

MyAccountant.ca - $1,000 USD

It was bought by a person with the username JoyceSmith, and when you look up that name you see there is an accountant business for that person in Nanaimo, BC. So this was likely an end user sale, but not verified yet. At that price I'd also have believed it was a reseller sale, possibly because I'm partial to 'My' prefix domains with the right words, but this is a great name for any accountant to use to promote their business.

Kevin Ham profiled in BC Business magazine

DomainReport.ca - For those of you who enjoy reading about successful domainers in the mainstream media, check out the latest (Oct 2008) issue of BC Business magazine. The magazine includes a one page profile of Vancouver based Kevin Ham as a winning entrepreneur in technology. It mentions his domain portfolio and association with Cameroon's .cm extension, and his future plans for his company Reinvent Technology.

I tried to find the story at the online site, but couldn't. Luckily, DNF.com member Keynes located the link for all to enjoy. A big thanks to Keynes!

http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/node/3299

and for video of award ceremony:

http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/bcb/2008/10/10/video-eoy-nominees

AND THE JUDGES SAY...

“When this MD got restless, he started designing websites. Now he buys and sells domain names building an enormous empire and becoming a leading ‘domainer’”



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Domain Convergence auction results

DomainReport.ca - The DomainConvergence domain conference was recently held in Niagara Falls, Canada and ended on October 8. There was a domain auction at this event, and the reported .ca sales are posted below. For interest sake, I've included all the .ca domains that did not sell too.

Quality.ca - $4,800 US sold

CelebrityNews.ca - $230 US sold

Climb.ca - $2,500 US sold

BuyLand.ca - $100 US sold


domains that did not sell, with reserve (US $)

Wildlife.ca 2,500

FamilyLawAttorney.ca 2,250

FamilyLawAttorneys.ca 1,250

PlayCards.ca 1,500

Crisps.ca 5,000

Her.ca 3,000

Ross.ca 1,500

Consulting.ca 15,000

I think many of the names that did not sell were still reasonably priced. The best of them are probably Wildlife, Her, and Consulting. Crisps is what most people in the UK call potato chips, but I'm not sure the word is used all that much in Canada. It could probably be a good name for some type of snack food or crackers though.

source:

http://domainconvergence.com/

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Bad.ca sells at Sedo

DomainReport.ca - Just saw this morning that Sedo has reported the sale of bad.ca for $3,101 US. You can add another 17% or so to get the value in Canadian dollars, with the recent slide our dollar has taken. I remember seeing bad.ca offered for sale at dnforum.com from time to time, it is a nice three letter word domain to own.

The MYID .ca auction ended this week, I haven't seen the final results yet so will wait to see what MYID reports. They are also holding a post-auction sale for some of the domains, so there may be more sales to come.

On another note, I've been re-reading the book "The Domain Game" by David Kesmodel, and enjoying it as much the second time around. If you haven't got a copy yet I strongly suggest picking one up at Chapters or Amazon.

Have a great and safe holiday weekend everyone!

Monday, October 6, 2008

Domain Owners Association of Canada (DOAC)

DomainReport.ca - I think the recent announcement of a domain owners association for Canadians is worth noting. I haven't seen any details yet, and the website they will be using currently is a parked page, but this could be a good thing for Canadian domainers.

In the forums I always see questions from Canadian domainers about taxes, legal issues with domains, trademark issues, etc. If a Canadian domainers association could help support domain owners in these areas, it would be a great benefit. Also, an association like this could help Canadian domainers with reverse hijacking type situations.

The founder and president of the DOAC is Peter Maxymych, President of Emall.ca, a company with a large portfolio of .ca domains.

Once ready, the Domain Owners Association of Canada website will be located at www.doac.ca

For now, you can contact Zak Muscovitch, the association’s solicitor, by emailing Zak @ Muscovitch.com

One comment I would have right away is that the name for the association is kind of awkward, and doesn't roll off the tongue easily. Maybe it should just be Domain Owners of Canada, or Canadian Domain Owners, or Association of Canadian Domainers.

Here is a link to the DOAC news from DNJournal.com
http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2008/dailyposts/10-03-08.htm

Thursday, October 2, 2008

MyID .ca domain auction list

DomainReport.ca - I haven't posted much lately due to a busy work schedule, plus the fact it was a slow September in the .ca domain world. But now there is something big to post about.

The MyID .ca auction starts in about an hour, and the list of domains in the auction has been posted (see below).

To visit the MyID auction site, click here.

It will be interesting to see how this auction does amidst all the turmoil in the financial world. The domain auctions at the TRAFFIC show in New York last month did quite well considering the economic environment.

I've noticed that while many investments outside domains have taken a hit, stocks relating to technology and the internet haven't been hit as hard. I've also had more serious enquiries for my .ca domains in the last month or two than in years past. While the general economy may be in a slump, the internet is still important to people for business and entertainment, and that probably won't change.

There are 155 .ca domains in the auction, and the reserve price range is included to the right of each domain.

1. AlbertaDating.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
2. Alcoholics.ca ( $5001 - $7500 )
3. AnimationJobs.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
4. AutoGadgets.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
5. BcTravelAgency.ca ( $501 - $750 )
6. BeautyConsultant.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
7. BluRayPlayer.ca ( $2 - $100 )
8. BoatSupplies.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
9. BreadMakers.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
10. BrightSandLake.ca ( $515 )

11. Build.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
12. CakeToppers.ca ( $501 )
13. CanadaFM.ca ( $3751 - $5000 )
14. CanadaForums.ca ( $101 - $250 )
15. CanadaLasik.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
16. CanadianArchitect.ca ( $3751 - $5000 )
17. CanadianBlogger.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
18. CanadianCellular.ca ( $251 - $500 )
19. CanadianInvention.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
20. CanadianTimeShares.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )

21. CatsOnline.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
22. CelebrityDiet.ca ( $101 - $250 )
23. ChattingOnline.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
24. CheapRentals.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
25. CoffeeMakers.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
26. CollegeLoan.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
27. CommunicationJobs.ca ( $501 - $750 )
28. Composing.ca ( $2 - $100 )
29. ComputerSecurity.ca ( $3751 - $5000 )
30. CondoAds.ca ( $751 - $1000 )

31. Cosmetician.ca ( $501 - $750 )
32. CreativeDirector.ca ( $201 )
33. DanceStudio.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
34. DataAnalyst.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
35. DentalGroup.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
36. DiscountTours.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
37. DogName.ca ( $501 - $750 )
38. DreamJobs.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
39. DutyFreeCanada.ca ( $501 - $750 )
40. DvdBurners.ca ( $251 - $500 )

41. DvdRecorders.ca ( $251 - $500 )
42. e-File.ca ( $251 - $500 )
43. eBonds.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
44. eCareers.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
45. eConferences.ca ( $251 - $500 )
46. eCooking.ca ( $3751 - $5000 )
47. eGamble.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
48. eGarden.ca ( $5001 - $7500 )
49. eJobs.ca ( $15001 - $25000 )
50. Enlarged.ca ( $2 - $100 )

51. ePet.ca ( $3751 - $5000 )
52. ExecuSuites.ca ( $2 - $100 )
53. ExerciseDvds.ca ( $501 - $750 )
54. ExoticHoneymoon.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
55. FamilyDentistry.ca ( $3751 - $5000 )
56. FamilyTrips.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
57. FertilityDoctor.ca ( $501 - $750 )
58. Fiancee.ca ( $5001 - $7500 )
59. FindaJob.ca ( $7501 - $10000 )
60. Fines.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )

61. FlashSites.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
62. FloristOnline.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
63. FoodMart.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
64. FreeHomepage.ca ( $251 - $500 )
65. FreeMoney.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
66. FreeOnline.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
67. Freeware.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
68. GraduationGifts.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
69. GrandPrize.ca ( $101 - $250 )
70. GreatDates.ca ( $251 - $500 )

71. GroceryFlyer.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
72. Guides.ca ( $5001 - $7500 )
73. HardwareStores.ca ( $251 - $500 )
74. HauteCouture.ca ( $501 - $750 )
75. Heaven.ca ( $7501 - $10000 )
76. HighQuality.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
77. Hit.ca ( $5001 - $7500 )
78. HomeBusiness.ca ( $5001 - $7500 )
79. HomeFile.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
80. HomeParties.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )

81. iDates.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
82. Impotent.ca ( $7501 - $10000 )
83. Indian.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
84. InternetHelp.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
85. InvestmentCanada.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
86. iScene.ca ( $251 - $500 )
87. iVisa.ca ( $5001 - $7500 )
88. Kiting.ca ( $555 )
89. Leaders.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
90. LegalCouncil.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )

91. LegalNews.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
92. Lesbian.ca ( $15001 - $25000 )
93. LMAO.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
94. LostData.ca ( $251 - $500 )
95. LowCostVoip.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
96. LunchDates.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
97. MakeMoney.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
98. ManitobaDating.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
99. MarriageLicense.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
100. MarriageTherapist.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )

101. MedicalDoctor.ca ( $101 - $250 )
102. Millionaires.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
103. MoneyAdvice.ca ( $101 - $250 )
104. MontrealAuctions.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
105. MortgageSearch.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
106. Natalie.ca ( $251 - $500 )
107. Oho.ca ( $101 - $250 )
108. OkanaganRealty.ca ( $251 - $500 )
109. OnlineFilms.ca ( $7501 - $10000 )
110. OnlineGaming.ca ( $785 )

111. OnlyCanadian.ca ( $501 - $750 )
112. OntarioAuction.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
113. OutdoorGuide.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
114. Pager.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
115. Payment.ca ( $3751 - $5000 )
116. PersonalHygiene.ca ( $101 - $250 )
117. PhotosOnline.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
118. Pianists.ca ( $501 - $750 )
119. Poeme.ca ( $501 - $750 )
120. PowerBoat.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )

121. PrepaidCards.ca ( $251 - $500 )
122. PromotionalGift.ca ( $501 - $750 )
123. QuebecTv.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
124. Races.ca ( $3751 - $5000 )
125. Rags.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
126. Satisfactory.ca ( $2 - $100 )
127. SecretRecipes.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
128. Shipment.ca ( $5001 - $7500 )
129. Single.ca ( $25001 - $37500 )
130. Sins.ca ( $5001 - $7500 )

131. SN.ca ( $10001 - $15000 )
132. SpaVacation.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
133. Sweats.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
134. Swimsuits.ca ( $5001 - $7500 )
135. T-Shirts.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
136. TorontoCity.ca ( $3751 - $5000 )
137. TorontoFitness.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
138. TravelAuction.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
139. TravelFares.ca ( $1001 - $1750 )
140. Treated.ca ( $2 - $100 )

141. Tulips.ca ( $10001 - $15000 )
142. TurtleLake.ca ( $755 )
143. TvSales.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
144. Urls.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
145. UsedGuitars.ca ( $251 - $500 )
146. VancouverAuto.ca ( $1751 - $2500 )
147. VancouverVacationRentals.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
148. Vickie.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )
149. VideoForum.ca ( $101 - $250 )
150. VideoRentals.ca ( $251 - $500 )

151. Wanteds.ca ( $1055 )
152. WebBanners.ca ( $751 - $1000 )
153. WhistlerWork.ca ( $101 - $250 )
154. WireNews.ca ( $101 - $250 )
155. WomensClinic.ca ( $2501 - $3750 )


To visit the MyID auction site, click here.



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