Helpful advice needed Please, Sent to auction after legal Blah

baader · 06-20-2009, 06:44 PM

Hi Guys Ive spent a bit of time lurking but a newbie on here & i wonder if some kind wise old hands could give some advice, im asking for on behalf of a friend.
He owns a 4 letter name .asia - he used to spend a lot of time in se asia & planned to develop at a later date. (ok i know they dont go for megabucks) But an eu based company of the same 4 letter name contacted him (or more likely their web developers) wanting to buy it & they seemed very very keen. I advised him to not rush proceedings, it was parked on sedo at the time & he quoted a not totally unrealistic but maybe on the high side figure, they quickly countered with their 'final offer' & made noises about WIPO & UDRP.
I strongly doubt they have a case (the name is a common one) & while the company may be big in their field they are not a coca cola or sony & we both had never heard of them (although my wife had) Many other extensions are also owned by different parties. Anyhow he decided he couldnt be bothered with the grief, hes had a pretty lousy time lately & upset with their tone has decided to send to auction.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/591269-helpful-advice-needed-threats-sent-auction.html
He wouldnt have done this if they had behaved in a more cordial fashion & to be perfectly honest wasnt even bothered about selling, hes a very principled guy & had a figure in mind but felt pressured.

I have now noticed a biggish company down under using the same name & wonder if on his behalf i can make them & perhaps others aware of the auction in the hope he may get a better price? He certainly wouldnt condone such practices if the original company had behaved better & dont get me wrong the price offered is not bad, It's just that he really is a great lad, who deserves a break & i would love to try & get him a better deal if possible?
I understand .asia is hard to predict at the moment & while some say it may go to 5 figures in the future others are more cautious in their appraisal.

apologies for the long winded post & if i have said anything out of turn.
Many Thanks in advance for any replys

stub · 06-20-2009, 07:48 PM

The more eyeballs watching your auction the more beneficial it will be for your friend. Nothing unethical about that.

**Archangel** · 06-20-2009, 07:53 PM

If I understood you correctly: I'd advise you call (don't email or fax unless it's all you can do) the other company and let them know about the auction. You might get another bidder that way

baader · 06-21-2009, 10:09 PM

Thanks very much for your replys Guys really is very appreciated.
Oh Archangel, turns out another company was just redirecting the dom to the aussie site & not actively using it.
a good few emails have been sent but they look like the kind of outfit that really wouldnt appreciate being phoned & touted at so im not sure.

Oh re ur sig

No need to aplogise for Britney, Thanks for the Jacko one though & re boy bands, Yours are nothing compared to some of the garbage that comes out of the UK & Ireland Surely?

**Archangel** · 06-22-2009, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by baader

Thanks very much for your replys Guys really is very appreciated.
Oh Archangel, turns out another company was just redirecting the dom to the aussie site & not actively using it.
a good few emails have been sent but they look like the kind of outfit that really wouldnt appreciate being phoned & touted at so im not sure.

Oh re ur sig

No need to aplogise for Britney, Thanks for the Jacko one though & re boy bands, Yours are nothing compared to some of the garbage that comes out of the UK & Ireland Surely?

I'm almost thankful for Jacko. He gives us a reason to laigh in the day

lol
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=591269

Keep us updated on this auction

baader · 06-24-2009, 07:26 AM

Thanks will do less than 24 hrs til auction is over

**Archangel** · 06-24-2009, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by baader

Thanks will do less than 24 hrs til auction is over

Hope it does well

tech4 · 06-24-2009, 04:21 PM

currently at sedo. Jane.Asia at 1,300 Euro.

That is a bit strange for a company name. Is that the one?

06-20-2009, 06:44 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
baader New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5	Helpful advice needed Please, Sent to auction after legal Blah Hi Guys Ive spent a bit of time lurking but a newbie on here & i wonder if some kind wise old hands could give some advice, im asking for on behalf of a friend. He owns a 4 letter name .asia - he used to spend a lot of time in se asia & planned to develop at a later date. (ok i know they dont go for megabucks) But an eu based company of the same 4 letter name contacted him (or more likely their web developers) wanting to buy it & they seemed very very keen. I advised him to not rush proceedings, it was parked on sedo at the time & he quoted a not totally unrealistic but maybe on the high side figure, they quickly countered with their 'final offer' & made noises about WIPO & UDRP. I strongly doubt they have a case (the name is a common one) & while the company may be big in their field they are not a coca cola or sony & we both had never heard of them (although my wife had) Many other extensions are also owned by different parties. Anyhow he decided he couldnt be bothered with the grief, hes had a pretty lousy time lately & upset with their tone has decided to send to auction. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/591269-helpful-advice-needed-threats-sent-auction.html He wouldnt have done this if they had behaved in a more cordial fashion & to be perfectly honest wasnt even bothered about selling, hes a very principled guy & had a figure in mind but felt pressured. I have now noticed a biggish company down under using the same name & wonder if on his behalf i can make them & perhaps others aware of the auction in the hope he may get a better price? He certainly wouldnt condone such practices if the original company had behaved better & dont get me wrong the price offered is not bad, It's just that he really is a great lad, who deserves a break & i would love to try & get him a better deal if possible? I understand .asia is hard to predict at the moment & while some say it may go to 5 figures in the future others are more cautious in their appraisal. apologies for the long winded post & if i have said anything out of turn. Many Thanks in advance for any replys Last edited by baader; 06-20-2009 at 07:30 PM. Reason: incorrect text

06-20-2009, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
stub NamePros Expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,997	The more eyeballs watching your auction the more beneficial it will be for your friend. Nothing unethical about that. __________________ COMDots - DNDots - StubDomains - WebmasterUnlimited - DNSPortfolio

06-24-2009, 04:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
tech4 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,024	currently at sedo. Jane.Asia at 1,300 Euro. That is a bit strange for a company name. Is that the one? __________________ I am a domainer! for sale: qale.com, exfu.com, carvalve.com, aoon.com, histake.com, listoffer.com, recipe.asia, herbs.asia, craft.asia, product.asia, stream.asia (this one can be the next streaming online/cloud stuff). PM ME NOW!

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baader New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks very much for your replys Guys really is very appreciated. Oh Archangel, turns out another company was just redirecting the dom to the aussie site & not actively using it. a good few emails have been sent but they look like the kind of outfit that really wouldnt appreciate being phoned & touted at so im not sure. Oh re ur sig No need to aplogise for Britney, Thanks for the Jacko one though & re boy bands, Yours are nothing compared to some of the garbage that comes out of the UK & Ireland Surely?

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