NameFind domains, adds .io and .xyz to Fast Transfer — GoDaddy auctions

Possible bargains at GoDaddy, and look forward to more .io and .xyz sales thanks to Fast Transfer.

GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) and Afternic are starting two initiatives this stretch that domain investors ought to pay attention to.

First, starting today, the firm is auctioning off many domains from its owned-and-operated NameFind portfolio.

The firm is adding over 60 domains to auctions from 9:30-11 am PST, and then will add fresh domains each weekday through at least December 14. Auctions will run for seven days and have no reserve, although auctions will start at various prices.

For example, bidding on cliche.com starts at $6,499 and lung.com at $19,999.

The timing suggests that GoDaddy wants to goose its aftermarket numbers ahead of the end of the year. I suspect GoDaddy would be willing to negotiate on higher-end names that aren’t in the auctions, so if you have your eye on one, I suggest reaching out to the firm.

You can see the auctions here.

The other initiative is that Afternic is adding .io and .xyz to its Fast Transfer network starting Thursday, December 7. This means buyers can purchase the domains through partners and the domains will automatically transfer to their account, usually within minutes.

Partners tend to give more exposure to names with Fast Transfer, so this could elevate sales of .io and .xyz domains.

As with all Fast Transfer domains, they need to have a buy now price of up to $100,000. They also have to be registered at a Fast Transfer-enabled domain registrar.

Clients with domains that meet these qualifications will receive instructions from their registrar to confirm their opt-in to Fast Transfer.

Other domains eligible for Fast Transfer include .com, .net, .biz, .org, .pw, .co, .de and .info.