2sExy1: does anybody here still have interest in trendy domain names? Iindicate please.

i do, hope we are not eyeing dsame domain, lol

So far, below are the names of interested or would be interested individuals that I can think of;

Oxcuba
Ghettodreamz
2sexy
All4good
Tekkyboy
doffman

Not sure about this list of names though, maybe they can voice out their stance on this ....

papiforreal IN OR OUT ?
mymadam IN OR OUT ?
BJ4REEL IN OR OUT ?


NB: Others whose names did not appear here BUT have interest should signify

2sExy1: does anybody here still have interest in trendy domain names? Iindicate please.

Am interested o.
I will be useful and happy if included.thanks

To All who have indicated interest in the proposed group:
Please your information is required in the following format- NAME, BB Pin, PHONE NO., EMAIL ADDRESS. For privacy sake, you send this as a PM or direct to 2sexy1 email (which is?)
If you no get BB pin , then you go get Whatsup. That's the idea.

2sExy1: You dey mind the guy? Bro, leave that matter. I know why he calls me a proud being and wish for my down fall. Tekky, you know me off here. Do you see me as a proud being? Chibenze, Shawnm and co...

u are not proud dear, never allow negative comment way u down, i know those who are proud and how they behave, i dnt want to mention name(s) on those who are proud and arrogant hiding under a cover.

doffman:
Am interested o.
I will be useful and happy if included.thanks

That's the spirit man. Its appreciated.
So please supply your data as requested to 2sexy1 so he can collate and forward.
I believe 2sexy1 is in good position to do this as he's been pretty long on this thread.

am out

All4good: To All who have indicated interest in the proposed group:
Please your information is required in the following format- NAME, BB Pin, PHONE NO., EMAIL ADDRESS. For privacy sake, you send this as a PM or direct to 2sexy1 email (which is?)
If you no get BB pin , then you go get Whatsup. That's the idea.

The email should be sent to eurobigdata @ gmail dot com

2sExy1: You dey mind the guy? Bro, leave that matter. [s]I know why he calls me a proud being and wish for my down fall[/s]. Tekky, you know me off here. Do you see me as a proud being? Chibenze, Shawnm and co...

Ur matter don tire me.
Shalom.

what worth the world without competition..... if we(MTN) compete with madridfc(zoom mobile) i don't see any crime in it......
first of all, let us conclude on the maximum number of members that is needed..... we can create a whatapp group which will be more preferable than bbm ..... before we purchase a domain, the domain name should be debated and properly reviewed by each member...... followed by votes ..... while the majority have it( just like the senate house ).

Ok I will make quick responses to some of the issues raised below, for the benefit of all:

2sExy1:
Thank you jare. I don mellow.
If you notice carefully, All4good didn't agree with Clag.com. This is could hurt possible progression wherein one member does not see a value in a name and hence wouldn't want to partake in a bid contribution. what do we do in such instance considering we are in a group?
Go back and read my comments regarding clag.com, I ended by saying "if the price is right, the domain is worth the keep". I don't think this can be interpreted as Disagreement.
However I believe I gave Pros and Cons of the proposed acquisition; it is the cons you have summarized as a proof of my objection.
In the event of taking a decision what names the group will bid on, should be by VOTE. Now if the majority votes "Yes" while I voted "No" then yes it is. And even if the acquisition wasn't profitable afterwards, nobody will ever hear me say I voted "No" because I would have accepted it and given my effort to ensure it is a success.

secondly, how do we offer funds available for domain purchases?
I think this is the question Oxcuba asked, and I said we will attend to these and more in our 1st meeting 'cos intricate details shouldn't be disccussed here. But in a nutshell we are about to raise funds. To be paid into a Group account. Now there used to be unique SME account offered by Standard Chartered bank that would allow us assign VisaCard to Directors/Staff of the Organisation. I will find out if they still allow it.

Thirdly, how much are we willing to start with? personally, the aftertmarket is the ideal place to get on. I can source for name and we agree on which to go for.
Read my very first comment when the issue of forming a group came. This group idea started with attempt to raise $1,000 (N165,000). I suggested we target N200,000.

[s]kindly add any other questions that could help shape this.

All4good, we still need you around o. I haven't seen you for sometime now.

[/s]

All4good: Ok I will make quick responses to some of the issues raised below, for the benefit of all:

[/s]

So far, we have just 6 serious-minded individuals interested. Do you think the idea of raising 200k would be a realistic one here, considering the number?
I believe we can make do with $1k for a start and watch how things develop thereafter.

As regarding the aforementioned SME's account in your previous post, what do we stand to gain from opening such? Are there benefits attached to opening the account with them, considering the fact that we are into an independent online investment project that only make sense to us.

Last week in Perspective:
The target for last week was to collate the list of the foundation members. After some beef here and there (which is expected once there are 2 or more persons in a room) I think target is accomplished. Bravo.
Going forward, someone should volunteer to coordinate the set-up pf BB/Whatsup groups (Is Skype possible? Lets look at that also). God bless you in advance.
I will send out emails once I get the list with your contact. Please respond ASAP when you receive my email.

This week's target would be to achieve BB/Whatsup group and by Saturday hold our 1st meeting (Agenda: will be sent on BB/ email by Thursday). Members would be encouraged to have voice communication with one another.

So guys I try to do all this layout to let us know there is much to do to get things off the ground. so let all hands get on deck. Those chinco boys we up against no dey waste time for beef.

All4good:
So guys I try to do all this layout to let us know there is much to do to get things off the ground. so let all hands get on deck. Those chinco boys we up against no dey waste time for beef.

Exactly, those chinko boys can buy anything oooooo. They don't waste much time in making buy decision, once a name dropped, they just snapped it up within a blink of an eye. When money is concerned, no time for beef oooo. I still can't fathom why people hold such a long time grudges against one another, anyways maybe it's Naija ish or maturity sha.

It is well.

I have 5k and I need adsence blog urgently with a good traffic,if you have any for sale call 08173319366.

OXCUBA: what worth the world without competition..... if we(MTN) compete with madridfc(zoom mobile) i don't see any crime in it......
first of all, let us conclude on the maximum number of members that is needed..... we can create a whatapp group which will be more preferable than bbm ..... before we purchase a domain, the domain name should be debated and properly reviewed by each member...... followed by votes ..... while the majority have it( just like the senate house ).

2sExy1: The email should be sent to eurobigdata @ gmail dot com

Sent my details to email above. Hope those in the up coming group found time to do that? Please lets make progress....

All4good:
Sent my details to email above. Hope those in the up coming group found time to do that? Please lets make progress....

Not much yet though. lemme take a look.

All4good:
Sent my details to email above. Hope those in the up coming group found time to do that? Please lets make progress....

seen. So far, I have just 3 emails in there. Waiting...

HolidayMe.com sold for $18,000 on Sedo. Not too bad for a domain registered last year. The whois is private.

http://tldinvestors.com/2014/08/daily-sales-recap-8-25-14-holidayme-com-registered-less-than-a-year-ago-sells-for-18000-on-sedo.html


One of those lucky days

2sExy1: http://tldinvestors.com/2014/08/daily-sales-recap-8-25-14-holidayme-com-registered-less-than-a-year-ago-sells-for-18000-on-sedo.html


One of those lucky days

Wow!

A good sale.

And clag.com finally sold for $1,121

ghettodreamz:

Wow!

A good sale.

yeah... but not mine. Sadly.

ghettodreamz: And clag.com finally sold for $1,121

That's it man. I knew that was super domain name...

Good evening all.

As at the time of checking my email at this hour, I have only recorded 5 persons (including the anonymous NL'der who said he was banned and cant post at the moment) who have registered their interest and if I count myself, that makes it 6. I haven't seem to have gotten any email from OXCUBA. Please indicate if you sent a mail without your user name, kindly say so.

I also spoke with a friend at a bank, also a nairalander, to request for his interest after explaining things to him. He seemed intereted and if all goes well, may be we could let him handle the account details and create an account on that.

So far, below are the names of interested or would be interested individuals that I can think of;

Oxcuba
Ghettodreamz
2sexy
All4good
Tekkyboy
doffman

Not sure about this list of names though, maybe they can voice out their stance on this ....

papiforreal IN OR OUT ?
mymadam IN OR OUT ?
BJ4REEL IN OR OUT ?


NB: Others whose names did not appear here BUT have interest should signify

oladayo042: 2Sexy na boss now. N1 million is just a little over $6k.

You and your adult domains sha. Though I have not sold a single domain name, I've made a little bit above your sales figure from my domain name business. Having patience since July 2013

Just seeing this now. abeg o. I no make anything o. where have u been bro?

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