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Old 07-14-2003, 06:00 PM   · #1
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Selling domain names through Ebay?

It'd be great if Ebay cleaned up there domain name auction business, making it more legit looking. You can bid $1,000,000 for peopleofcolor.tv right now! What are you waiting for!

Seriously, if they cleaned it up, it'd be nice. Have any of you had alot of success selling on Ebay? Did it miss your expectations or beat them?

What sort of names sell best on there?


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Old 07-14-2003, 08:18 PM   · #2
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I've never tried, and wouldn't attempt ... under the present structure, IMHO. Mainly due to the "legitimacy" concerns you've highlighted.
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Old 07-15-2003, 12:25 AM   · #3
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If you casually glance at their domain name completed auctions, you realize they probably only sell 1% of the domain names listed.

I own a sports collectibles/baseball card business on Ebay and in alot of categories, I see 100% of the listed items sold. What's the difference?

Credibility, unprofessionalism on the part of alot of sellers, and a lack of good categories are some of the culprits. The million dollar junk names get stuck with the $200 winners. They could hire a few consultants, get new categories, better promote the industry and they could capture a nice share of the after market. $200,000 lamborghini's sell on there. Why not quality domains?
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Old 07-15-2003, 07:13 AM   · #4
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Ebay is not a good place for sellers actually expecting to get a decent price for a domain. But a buyer can occasionally pick up a deal. I'm going to try an experiment this week using ebay, but I'm going to use it as an independent promotional device. I'll post on the forum here with a link and see what happens. I'll actually be listing some tier 1 infos, and not expect them to sell. Don't know if the exposure will be good or bad, but I'll sure find out.
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Ebay is not a good place for sellers actually expecting to get a decent price for a domain. But a buyer can occasionally pick up a deal. I'm going to try an experiment this week using ebay, but I'm going to use it as an independent promotional device. I'll post on the forum here with a link and see what happens. I'll actually be listing some tier 1 infos, and not expect them to sell. Don't know if the exposure will be good or bad, but I'll sure find out.



Thanks for keeping us apprised on this, Biker!
Should be interesting.
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Old 07-15-2003, 04:31 PM   · #6
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I don't like using ebay for selling names

I have one running on a auction and so far it is a $4 profit
(minus ebays fees)

Also if you try to buy a name the sellers
want to charge you a transfer fee of $15

It does not cost $15 to transfer a name at enom
enom is a free push

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Old 07-15-2003, 05:20 PM   · #7
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Good "Ebay" thread here on Namepros:

http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2412
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Old 07-15-2003, 05:22 PM   · #8
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Havent tried ebay..
Mabye if they clean up in the domain selling area.. They have alot of visitors so i can be real good..
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Old 07-16-2003, 08:41 PM   · #9
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You never know though... what if it's a scam?
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Old 08-02-2003, 03:35 PM   · #10
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Me neither. I don't think I would to sell domains. Maybe to sell other stuff, , but probably not domains.
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Old 08-08-2003, 12:01 PM   · #11
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Yep! Selling your stuff at ebay can make you earn money!
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Old 08-08-2003, 06:29 PM   · #12
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I know several NP users that have had a fair amount of success with ebay.
It all depends on the name.
I personally don't use ebay as a domain sales platform.
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Old 08-08-2003, 07:08 PM   · #13
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Well, I'm in a similar position.

I agree with "some" NP apraisals....however, alot fo the apraisals seem to come from the heart, which, I have no problem with...BUT...
They are that persons "Opinions"

Lets be honest here, E-Bay, whether we like it or not, have a HUFE aduiance. Bottom line.

Therefore, seeling domain names, should be an easy practice....If u "know" what the buying public want.

For example,.....Nokia Gaming . com
Now, I rekon I could make $50+ at lest on that domain. Because certain people would see it as an oppertunity. The point here being the "sales" aspect of it. If you word it right, you'll get the cash. Granted, $50 is nothing to shout about...however, if it cost u nothing, or $8.88 for reg fee, you cant complain.!

I say go for it...some of the shit i see on there...If half decent domains were sold, I think the "biding! public would buy into it big time!. It ouwld be nice tosee some "good" domains, other than...$10,000 getrichquick.com ....... I mean, comeon.....people wised up to that shit along time ago.

So, for an experiment, just for a crack at $8.88 , I'm gunna put socrazy.com up there... (Pnce E-Bay accept my fkin CC details and bnk details... *sigh*

I think there is a good business offer there for REAL domains.......personally

Anyways, 'm rambling.... Laters all...Just my opinion
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Old 08-15-2003, 11:27 AM   · #14
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i think ebay is not a good place to sell domain.
If an end user want to buy a domain, he will not go ebay to buy.
Most people buy domain from ebay are reseller themselves when they put up auction and also browse through which domain is worth to buy.

Therefore if it is domain reseller going to buy domain, he will not spend alot of bidding some crappy domain.
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Old 08-16-2003, 02:34 PM   · #15
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only thing wrong with ebay is you have ignorant people selling 4 word domains for 1 million dollars. Its crazy but if you know how to properly appraise you will get a bid.
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Old 08-18-2003, 06:02 AM   · #16
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You never know though... what if it's a scam?



Then your screwed. LoL. Unless its logged
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Old 08-20-2003, 12:55 PM   · #17
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I dont' know if i'll ever use ebay to buy a domain lol
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Old 09-07-2003, 01:51 PM   · #18
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yes! ebay needs to do something about their domain auctions!
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Old 09-14-2003, 08:36 AM   · #19
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ive got a name on ebay at a daft price didnt think there was any harm in trying ill keep you posted if it sells
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I sold one on ebay. Should have gone to the forums first.
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Old 09-17-2003, 12:40 PM   · #21
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Ups and Downs with Ebayin a Domain

Hello Friends,

I find ebay a useful place to buy a domain. You can find good names at very low reasonable prices.

As far as selling. I have tried selling domains that I have had appraisals for Tens of thousands of dollars, but only sell for pennies.

Just because you pay, does not mean you get too.

Some people push horrible names for a few dollars and then stick you with transfer fees that cost them nothing.

I purchased a great/good name for a dollar and paid a $15 transfer free for a free push into a free account. This is where they make money.

But like I said as far as buying, I would recommend ebay for domains, but for selling......I don't think so......

Comming here is the better way to post. You can get just as much traffic than ebay and it's free. + you get to meet people.

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Old 09-18-2003, 10:07 PM   · #22
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I have had reasonably good results whenever I listed a name at eBay.

I think I have sold 5 or 6 names through eBay in the last few months. Only one name I listed there didn't sell. (But I eventually found a buyer anyway through direct contact.)

eBay has great exposure, that's for sure. You see lots of poor names with ridiculous prices there that will never sell. But then again, that only makes "good names" stand out from the rest.

We have to accept that eBay shoppers are looking for bargains. And chances are, we won't see too many 4 or 5 figure sales.

Still, as someone pointed out, even a $50 offer is a profit if your name is registered at $8.

I think SY4 said it best:
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Therefore, seeling domain names, should be an easy practice....If u "know" what the buying public want.



That would be nice!

For example, I have a name on eBay right now. It hasn't reached the reserve I set but with 8 hours left on the clock, I have had 18 bids and counter shows 250 hits. Not too shabby even if I don't end up selling the name immediately.

Just my thoughts. Thanks for reading.
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Old 10-01-2003, 08:36 PM   · #23
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eBay is Not a good place for domain trades, whether buying OR selling.
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