One could say don't bloat this forum with unnecessary threads. (Yeah, yeah, I
hear ya, don't bloat this thread with unnecessary comments...)
Good for you to have sold that domain name for $30K. That goes to show one
can actually do it themselves...if they're up to figuring it out and taking all its
inherent risks.
But yes, reading the fine print and/or asking questions is important. Plenty of
time to do that before jumping in.