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I own a bunch of domains but don't really follow the expired market...however the example expired domains in the post seem really expensive for a side project.

I own a bunch of domains but don't really follow the expired market...however the example expired domains in the post seem really expensive for a side project. If I were looking to invest $5-$15k cash into marketing a random new side business and still needed an idea, it seems like it'd make more sense to follow the post's advice by watching the expired domains come through, then take the inspiration from, say, 'bakedbeans.com', but buy 'stevesbeans.com' for $7.95 and put the remaining cash into performance marketing.

jldugger 6y ago
> domains in the post seem really expensive for a side project. It's probably worth considering that the domain is an asset you can resell. Plus, an auction should, in theory, limit your potential losses to amount you outbid the previous winner by, since they theoretically would buy it. The math is probably a little more complicated but you get the idea.
- exclusiv 6y ago
  > It's probably worth considering that the domain is an asset you can resell Yes this is true. Also, I've met one of the top domainers of all time who got in early and one of the things he told me was that valuations have gone up considerably, in good part, due to the interest by foreign entities who want the .com for its prestige and to be able to tap into the US market, and/or be the sole branded domain for their worldwide presence.