EXPLORE .NYC - 2018
The .NYC Travel Auction runs from May 3 to May 10 featuring top notch, highly sought-after .nyc domain names specially curated for the Travel and Hospitality Industry. This is an online auction operated by trusted auction provider Sedo.com
Why an auction?
Auctions are a fair and transparent way for us to offer some of the best .nyc domains names to the public who can put them to their best use. All domains have the low starting bid of $500 and anyone with a physical address in one of the five NYC boroughs can participate to win a premium .nyc domain name. Read more auction Q&A here
How do I get started?
1 - Explore the Inventory:
Browse through our auction inventory and get inspired for your next big idea. Want more inspiration? Check out the who's using it section of our website to learn how New Yorkers are using their .nyc web addresses. If you are in the travel and hospitality business, one thing is certain, using a .nyc web address will show your customers how you own it in your city. These one-of-a-kind domains will not last long so get your bidding paddles ready (ok, your computers) because these names are going once, going twice, gone by May 10!
2 - Create a bidder account
To bid in the auction, you will need to create an account with our auction provider Sedo.com. Click the "+register" button on the top right side of Sedo's homepage to begin account creation. If you already have an account, click the login button.
Tip: Be sure to use your NYC physical address when you register as only New Yorkers can own a .nyc domain! Bidding will be allowed only for those with a NYC physical address. View the .nyc nexus policy.
Pre-Auction Tip #1: Create a 'Watchlist' for the domains you like. Once you create a Sedo account, you can create a personal watchlist to keep track of the .nyc auction domains you love - even before the auction begins! When browsing the inventory, click on the "add to watchlist" button on any domain listing page. Sedo will keep you up to date and let you know once the auction begins to ensure you won't miss a beat!
Pre-Auction Tip #2: Sign up to receive .nyc specific information and announcements from .nyc. We'll let you know when the auction starts and remind you before it ends
3 - Bidding
STEP 1: Log in to your Sedo account
STEP 2: View the .nyc Travel Auction page and view the inventory.
STEP 3: Click the "In Auction" button to go to a bidding page for that domain
STEP 4: Place a bid
Reminder: you must have a physical NYC address as only New Yorkers can own a .NYC domain!
That's it. You are now an official bidder for one of the most desirable web addresses in NYC.
Bidding over $10,000? CERTIFY YOUR ACCOUNT!
As part of the account creation process at Sedo, you will be asked to certify your account for bidding in auctions over $10,000. Bidding for some domains in the .nyc auction may reach $10,000+ so we urge you to certify your Sedo account in advance. Please plan ahead! You can sign up and get your account certified at any time, even before the auction begins so why not start now?
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To inquire about an auction domain, contact us and we’ll connect you with our auction provider.