How can I sell a domain name to Yahoo!

edenCC · 07-29-2010, 02:51 AM

Hi, List,

It seems to be a funny question -
I recently got a domain name (after a short biding war in an auction), which is part of Yahoo! well-known product.

I noticed that all the other suffix are taken by Yahoo!, but only this domain name is snatched by me.
So I'm wondering how can I sell it to yahoo, anyone here have some experience please?

SiberForum · 07-29-2010, 03:01 AM

If Yahoo is intersted in that domain name be sure you will be contacted by them immediately.

evirtual1 · 07-29-2010, 03:46 AM

check for trademarks ??

jacal1 · 07-29-2010, 08:58 AM

Regardless of actual TMs, if they are actively using the name it would not take much for them to remove it from your portfolio. In the US, use of the name can be just as legally powerful as actually registering the TM.

edenCC · 07-29-2010, 09:24 AM

Thanks for all the replies, I think I should just wait there, maybe someday they will contact me.

JTFranklin · 07-29-2010, 03:10 PM

I'd let them know that you have this name. they might try to be coy with you but eventually if they really want it, they'll come to you. My best bet is instead of parking the name, go ahead and make it look like you are actually doing stuff with it. Once they see that you really have qualms either way. they will be more interested.

Now this model may not work in your favor but heck, it's a try.. right? You have nothing to lose to let them know that you are in possession of the pie and you can make money either way.

Cheers!

clarew · 07-29-2010, 03:45 PM

hahaha. They will just take it from you when they want it.
You will get $0

phowell23 · 07-29-2010, 08:44 PM

Would you mind sharing what the domain name is?

FanCube · 07-30-2010, 09:21 AM

As mentioned if the domain is important for Yahoo they will most likely contact you. Potentially you will run into TM issues but that all depends on the specific situation. Just because you have a domain that is related to a product of a large corporation you are not by definition breaking any legal or ethical rules. Without knowing the domain in question it is rather hard to give more specific advice.

*DutchBoyd* · 07-30-2010, 12:01 PM

+1 to post the name so we can give you better specific advice.

wayne_chance · 07-30-2010, 12:06 PM

is it www.yahoo-mailz1abc.com?

phowell23 · 07-30-2010, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by wayne_chance

is it www.yahoo-mailz1abc.com?

*edit* nevermind I thought that really was the domain name

07-29-2010, 02:51 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
edenCC NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Network Posts: 529	How can I sell a domain name to Yahoo! Hi, List, It seems to be a funny question - I recently got a domain name (after a short biding war in an auction), which is part of Yahoo! well-known product. I noticed that all the other suffix are taken by Yahoo!, but only this domain name is snatched by me. So I'm wondering how can I sell it to yahoo, anyone here have some experience please?

07-29-2010, 03:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
SiberForum Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,456	If Yahoo is intersted in that domain name be sure you will be contacted by them immediately. __________________ Canadian .CA Domain Name Registration and Web Site Hosting Sibername.com is an ICANN/CIRA/Eurid Accredited Registrar.

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07-29-2010, 03:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
JTFranklin NamePros Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: I live right there! Do you see it? Posts: 183	I'd let them know that you have this name. they might try to be coy with you but eventually if they really want it, they'll come to you. My best bet is instead of parking the name, go ahead and make it look like you are actually doing stuff with it. Once they see that you really have qualms either way. they will be more interested. Now this model may not work in your favor but heck, it's a try.. right? You have nothing to lose to let them know that you are in possession of the pie and you can make money either way. Cheers! __________________ Domain Broker for hire, will get you the best amount.

07-30-2010, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
FanCube Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,201	As mentioned if the domain is important for Yahoo they will most likely contact you. Potentially you will run into TM issues but that all depends on the specific situation. Just because you have a domain that is related to a product of a large corporation you are not by definition breaking any legal or ethical rules. Without knowing the domain in question it is rather hard to give more specific advice. __________________ UNICEF UGB.net

07-29-2010, 08:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
jacal1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,865	Regardless of actual TMs, if they are actively using the name it would not take much for them to remove it from your portfolio. In the US, use of the name can be just as legally powerful as actually registering the TM.

07-29-2010, 09:24 AM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
edenCC NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Network Posts: 529	Thanks for all the replies, I think I should just wait there, maybe someday they will contact me.

07-29-2010, 03:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
clarew NamePros Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 60	hahaha. They will just take it from you when they want it. You will get $0

07-29-2010, 08:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
phowell23 NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 219	Would you mind sharing what the domain name is?

07-30-2010, 12:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
DutchBoyd NamePros Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 344 Follow @DutchBoyd	+1 to post the name so we can give you better specific advice. __________________ Check out my blog at DutchBoyd.com Free Poker \| Local Vegas \| Poker Tells \| Poker Clinic \| Vegas Answers

07-30-2010, 12:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
wayne_chance NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 135	is it www.yahoo-mailz1abc.com?

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