selling domains on ebay.

demonloop · 02-28-2005, 10:21 AM

Is it the complete waste of time we're led to believe or can you get rid of some domains on ebay?

I was considering putting a few crap names on there just to get rid of them.

Hoping a few nunces would bid more than they are worth, which is maybe a few dollars each only.

I wouldn't put a valuable domain on there, I don't think.

Whats your opinions, or do you all just hate ebay?

IAmAllanShore · 02-28-2005, 01:46 PM

I have both sold and bought domains on eBay, and haven't had great results with either really ;-)
The domains I bought turned out to be somewhat overpriced (But they were what I was looking for) and it is somewhat difficult to coordinate transfers (Assuming the free push isn't an option). Still, not a bad place overall, partly because...
I've listed domains there that end up going for .99 (99 cents) because there just isn't the demand for them at that time, only to be offered in the mid $xx range for them the next week although they had already been sold.
eBay isn't great, but nowhere is perfect. The 2 worst things about eBay are 1) Their relationship to PayPal (they own it) and 2) Their fees have increased again, meaning speculative sales rarely pan out and end up costing more $$$ than they bring in from parked views (usually).
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Mark · 02-28-2005, 02:03 PM

It really is a toss up ...and Unless it is a 3 letter dot com or some other Premium domain don't expect a miracle. But I will say you can Get rid of some in the Wholesale and above range prices. I have overall done Better on there with No-Reserve auctions (It's my Auction Format of choice , Love the rush of a Live feel -lol) But NR is not for the faint of Heart

~ It can break your

as well as hurt your

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~ Folks have been making money off of shipping cost on "Actual Products" forever .... +/- Anything you see there or on TV for sale - The folks are making money on the Shipping - That's fine , BUT : Trying to hide additional fees from Ebay or Potential Buyers on Domains and Electronic Transferred type items is just making Sellers look BAD now IMO ~ Unless it is something I REALLY want .... I now stay clear of all of them !

Good Luck ~

Rob · 02-28-2005, 02:43 PM

I have sold domains on there, but only ones that I feel are right for it.

They would be either ones I am not too happy about owning OR top end domains that I think would benefit from high visability.

AdoptableDomains · 02-28-2005, 09:38 PM

Based on listing fees and short listing times, I think the only thing worth putting there is premium names and pakages of multiple names. Premium names with high cost listing fees and extras sometimes do okay, junk names probably won't recover the listing fees.

kw31 · 03-01-2005, 12:10 AM

IMO, only unique and premium domains are worth the effort and putting it on Ebay

trishan · 03-01-2005, 02:29 AM

I wouldnt dare. I heard some pretty bad things about stolen credit cards and non=paying crooks that will keep me away...

AdoptableDomains · 03-01-2005, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by trishan

I wouldnt dare. I heard some pretty bad things about stolen credit cards and non=paying crooks that will keep me away...

As long as the name and money is significant, that's what escrow.com is for.

mastodont · 03-03-2005, 02:29 PM

I have not sold anything on eBya. It's a waste of time in many cases.

JamesFNomar · 03-03-2005, 03:11 PM

I sold NewCars.WS and WildSevens.COM for around $50-$60 a piece. But, those are my success stories. I have also tried to sell many decent domain names at a starting bid of $8.00 w/ no reserve and had no bids. Big waste of insertion fees, and time.

50/50 IMO.

Any REAL success stories?

daddypi · 03-03-2005, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by demonloop

Is it the complete waste of time we're led to believe or can you get rid of some domains on ebay?

I was considering putting a few crap names on there just to get rid of them.

Hoping a few nunces would bid more than they are worth, which is maybe a few dollars each only.

I wouldn't put a valuable domain on there, I don't think.

Whats your opinions, or do you all just hate ebay?

For a good domain, I don't think ebay is your best bet. Many people there don't realize the true value of the domain, thus you likely won't receive it's fair amount.

02-28-2005, 10:21 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
demonloop NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 450	selling domains on ebay. Is it the complete waste of time we're led to believe or can you get rid of some domains on ebay? I was considering putting a few crap names on there just to get rid of them. Hoping a few nunces would bid more than they are worth, which is maybe a few dollars each only. I wouldn't put a valuable domain on there, I don't think. Whats your opinions, or do you all just hate ebay?

02-28-2005, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
IAmAllanShore NamePros Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Esse quam videri Posts: 8,332	I have both sold and bought domains on eBay, and haven't had great results with either really ;-) The domains I bought turned out to be somewhat overpriced (But they were what I was looking for) and it is somewhat difficult to coordinate transfers (Assuming the free push isn't an option). Still, not a bad place overall, partly because... I've listed domains there that end up going for .99 (99 cents) because there just isn't the demand for them at that time, only to be offered in the mid $xx range for them the next week although they had already been sold. eBay isn't great, but nowhere is perfect. The 2 worst things about eBay are 1) Their relationship to PayPal (they own it) and 2) Their fees have increased again, meaning speculative sales rarely pan out and end up costing more $$$ than they bring in from parked views (usually). ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/72532-selling-domains-on-ebay.html -Allan __________________ Something Witty This Way Comes...

02-28-2005, 02:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mark Hi :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 9,567	It really is a toss up ...and Unless it is a 3 letter dot com or some other Premium domain don't expect a miracle. But I will say you can Get rid of some in the Wholesale and above range prices. I have overall done Better on there with No-Reserve auctions (It's my Auction Format of choice , Love the rush of a Live feel -lol) But NR is not for the faint of Heart ~ It can break your as well as hurt your ...... ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=72532 Also ~ Folks have been making money off of shipping cost on "Actual Products" forever .... +/- Anything you see there or on TV for sale - The folks are making money on the Shipping - That's fine , BUT : Trying to hide additional fees from Ebay or Potential Buyers on Domains and Electronic Transferred type items is just making Sellers look BAD now IMO ~ Unless it is something I REALLY want .... I now stay clear of all of them ! Good Luck ~ __________________ When the man at the door yelled "Alcohol , Tobacco , and Firearms" .... I just assumed it was a delivery !

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AdoptableDomains Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,027	Based on listing fees and short listing times, I think the only thing worth putting there is premium names and pakages of multiple names. Premium names with high cost listing fees and extras sometimes do okay, junk names probably won't recover the listing fees. __________________ AdoptableDomains.com ~~~~~Finding Good Homes for Good Names~~~~~ FuelPrices.mobi - Fish.us - ManhattanNewYork.net - Salesmen.info - SoundSystems.org Dickering.com - JobPlacement.biz - LotteryTickets.ws - Deleted.cc - Names.im - MP3.hn

03-01-2005, 12:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
kw31 NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 973	IMO, only unique and premium domains are worth the effort and putting it on Ebay __________________ :hi: Move along ... nothing to see here :)

02-28-2005, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rob Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: England, UK Posts: 2,337	I have sold domains on there, but only ones that I feel are right for it. They would be either ones I am not too happy about owning OR top end domains that I think would benefit from high visability.

03-01-2005, 02:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
trishan NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 761	I wouldnt dare. I heard some pretty bad things about stolen credit cards and non=paying crooks that will keep me away... __________________ Online Marketing Melbourne \| JumperPunch \| FootyBook

03-03-2005, 02:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
mastodont NamePros Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 49	I have not sold anything on eBya. It's a waste of time in many cases.

03-03-2005, 03:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
JamesFNomar NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 132	I have sold a couple decent names I sold NewCars.WS and WildSevens.COM for around $50-$60 a piece. But, those are my success stories. I have also tried to sell many decent domain names at a starting bid of $8.00 w/ no reserve and had no bids. Big waste of insertion fees, and time. 50/50 IMO. Any REAL success stories?

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selling domains on ebay.

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