Sedo is a joke...

domainresellbiz · 05-21-2005, 01:56 PM

I was a sedo member for about 20 days, then my account was closed - without any notification. I made enough money with about 600+ domain names and apparently they won't pay this money.
Haven't even promoted the domain names at all, I got them by chance (bad luck, they were supposed to be paid by someone else...) and frankly I am not a "domain parking" or "ppc" guy. I just tried to monetize the traffic I got.

When I asked what was the reason of closing my account I got the following response:
"We have closed your account for two reasons:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/ppc-cpc-cpm-programs/91925-sedo-is-a-joke.html
Firstly, we carried out a thorough analysis of your traffic and concluded that it was fake. Because we believe the traffic was fake which contravenes our terms and conditions.
Secondly, and more importantly, we have confirmed that many bids made on your domains have been fake bids and we will not tolerate any attempt to abuse our system."

Regarding first point: fake traffic, I can really not comment this, I haven't spent a cent on getting fake traffic to the domain names, but from the 600+ domain names, there were about 8-10 that had a decent traffic, the rest of them were useless. Why didn't they tell me to remove the domain name that was getting fake traffic?

Regarding the second point: yes, I have received bids for some of the domain names, but how the hell can I control what is a real bid and what is a fake one? I do not even know who bid on a domain name...

Be aware, one day you might get some bids and a few days later your account might be closed with sedo....

This is my experience with Sedo.

vimkar · 05-21-2005, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by domainresellbiz

I was a sedo member for about 20 days, then my account was closed - without any notification. I made enough money with about 600+ domain names and apparently they won't pay this money.
Haven't even promoted the domain names at all, I got them by chance (bad luck, they were supposed to be paid by someone else...) and frankly I am not a "domain parking" or "ppc" guy. I just tried to monetize the traffic I got.

When I asked what was the reason of closing my account I got the following response:
"We have closed your account for two reasons:
Firstly, we carried out a thorough analysis of your traffic and concluded that it was fake. Because we believe the traffic was fake which contravenes our terms and conditions.
Secondly, and more importantly, we have confirmed that many bids made on your domains have been fake bids and we will not tolerate any attempt to abuse our system."

Regarding first point: fake traffic, I can really not comment this, I haven't spent a cent on getting fake traffic to the domain names, but from the 600+ domain names, there were about 8-10 that had a decent traffic, the rest of them were useless. Why didn't they tell me to remove the domain name that was getting fake traffic?

Regarding the second point: yes, I have received bids for some of the domain names, but how the hell can I control what is a real bid and what is a fake one? I do not even know who bid on a domain name...

Be aware, one day you might get some bids and a few days later your account might be closed with sedo....

This is my experience with Sedo.

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=91925
well not to mention the ppc rate for some keywords.. .....

sorry to hear that

06-10-2005, 01:10 PM

sedo are group of Rippers

they don't pay me too.

also closed my account with out any reason and notice. and are not being reply .

Suckers steel our traffics.

dgaussin · 06-10-2005, 01:23 PM

Very bad story to read... and worst to read since I know you're an honest person.

Gene · 06-10-2005, 01:38 PM

One thing I've learned about Sedo -- they assume you're guilty right off the bat. I've received several accusational emails from them, and I've discussed this with them. Their email replies were friendly enough, their reasoning being "it's just an automated form letter we send out"... but that is no reason to make me prove myself innocent. I've literally moved all my 700+ domains to another parking company because of this, and they're aware of it. It was the best move I ever made... I'm getting over three times the PPC earnings now with Fabulous.com.

Sedo is still useful for generating domain sales, and hopefully they'll someday improve their customer relation skills.

DropLister · 06-10-2005, 01:42 PM

discredited my account $140 for "fake traffic"
sedo is like the M$ of domain names

briman1970 · 06-10-2005, 01:45 PM

They haven't paid me my $65 yet. Y'all are making me worried. You guys should pursue a "class action" together and make them prove that you were actually pushing fake traffic to your domains.

Bri

Gene · 06-10-2005, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by briman1970

They haven't paid me my $65 yet. Y'all are making me worried. You guys should pursue a "class action" together and make them prove that you were actually pushing fake traffic to your domains.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=91925

Bri

To be fair, they never went as far as holding money from me (that I'm aware of), just threatening emails.

Humdizzy · 06-10-2005, 02:23 PM

I was just paid my $127 today.

Porte · 06-10-2005, 02:57 PM

Sedo, or Domainhop, both are "jokes".

Sorry to hear this, I hope you can settle it with a new parking program.

domainresellbiz · 06-11-2005, 12:27 AM

Fake traffic was one of the reason my account was terminated. But, the other reason (fake bids) is totally stupid...
Since my account was disabled, I am also doing great with another provider.

DN Tycoon · 06-11-2005, 12:50 AM

Domainhop is the worst as they closed my account with no warning....I don't go for any of that fake/fraud schemes to pull traffic all mine is from what I know real. I had about 200+ names parked there and making money then boom I can not login to my account..it said account inactive or something like that...I didn't even bother asking why since they didn't even bother sending me a reason...they can keep the money if they are that hard up...DH is a good service until they cancel your account and keep your money...Sedo I haven't had problems with except the pay ratio is not that good..

Redleg · 06-11-2005, 01:34 AM

Looks like SEDO's had some problems with some new "fake traffic detection" scripts lately..

Here's a similar thread:
http://www.namepros.com/parking-and-traffic-monetization/88964-trouble-with-sedo-parking.html

You can try to PM member SEDO here at NP:
http://www.namepros.com/members/3916.html

dweeb · 06-11-2005, 02:01 AM

looks like many of you all have had bad experiences with Sedo. that's really baaad.

ApeXX · 06-11-2005, 07:12 PM

This makes me scared to use sedo, but I have no other choice. I only have about 10 domains, so I can't use fabulous.

-db- · 06-11-2005, 07:25 PM

Don't be scared off completely from SEDO. They have lots of happy customers and make consistent sales.

Originally Posted by mozak

Suckers steel our traffics.

Great quote!

ezimedia · 06-11-2005, 08:15 PM

HI

I have not had a problem with sedo at all in the past 18 months of using them and they always have paid my parking commissions on time or before the 15th of each month.

I am very happy with them.

Thanks
Tom Dahne

equity78 · 06-11-2005, 09:58 PM

Sedo Where Are You Your Company Is Being Put Down And You Are No Where. Bad Imo

IAmAllanShore · 06-11-2005, 10:24 PM

And I am one happy customer thus far, don't let a few bad experiences ruin everything. But at the same time, as others have mentioned, it would be great if Sedo could offer a little more explanation and friendlier form emails

(Although I understand why they are strongly worded

)
-Allan

kektex · 06-11-2005, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by equity78

Sedo Where Are You Your Company Is Being Put Down And You Are No Where. Bad Imo

What I would like to see is someone from fabulous.com coming in the thread an telling us small portfolio owners that we can park at their service

Sedo ppc is way too low....

***Mike Robertson*** · 06-11-2005, 11:33 PM

As I have mentioned in other threads, we do require that customers own at least 100 domains to be eligible for a wholesale account. However, we are happy to review quality portfolios of any size.

You can submit your interest by filling out this form.

briman1970 · 06-12-2005, 12:23 AM

Sedo paid me $20 yesterday via PayPal! My fear has subsided.

Bri

ZuraX · 06-12-2005, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by ApeXX

This makes me scared to use sedo, but I have no other choice. I only have about 10 domains, so I can't use fabulous.

Theres a few other places out there besides sedo and fabulous so yes you do have a choice.

domainresellbiz · 06-12-2005, 12:44 AM

$20 is nothing for them. They owed be around 350 EURO when they blocked my account.

Tippy · 06-12-2005, 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by -db-

Don't be scared off completely from SEDO. They have lots of happy customers and make consistent sales.

I decided to give sedo a try the other day, not much yet as far as parking revenue goes but I did receive a $X,XXX offer, which I accepted obviously, in less then 24hrs. after listing my names.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=91925

Time will tell...

05-21-2005, 01:56 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
domainresellbiz NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 294	Sedo is a joke... I was a sedo member for about 20 days, then my account was closed - without any notification. I made enough money with about 600+ domain names and apparently they won't pay this money. Haven't even promoted the domain names at all, I got them by chance (bad luck, they were supposed to be paid by someone else...) and frankly I am not a "domain parking" or "ppc" guy. I just tried to monetize the traffic I got. When I asked what was the reason of closing my account I got the following response: "We have closed your account for two reasons: ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/ppc-cpc-cpm-programs/91925-sedo-is-a-joke.html Firstly, we carried out a thorough analysis of your traffic and concluded that it was fake. Because we believe the traffic was fake which contravenes our terms and conditions. Secondly, and more importantly, we have confirmed that many bids made on your domains have been fake bids and we will not tolerate any attempt to abuse our system." Regarding first point: fake traffic, I can really not comment this, I haven't spent a cent on getting fake traffic to the domain names, but from the 600+ domain names, there were about 8-10 that had a decent traffic, the rest of them were useless. Why didn't they tell me to remove the domain name that was getting fake traffic? Regarding the second point: yes, I have received bids for some of the domain names, but how the hell can I control what is a real bid and what is a fake one? I do not even know who bid on a domain name... Be aware, one day you might get some bids and a few days later your account might be closed with sedo.... This is my experience with Sedo. __________________ Find Singles & Friends at OneLoveNet.com Free Dating Website Middle East Business Portal TradeHolding.org - Business Links Directory FREE Magazine Subscriptions, International Business Networking

06-10-2005, 01:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gene DomainersUniversity.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oswego, NY Posts: 4,702 Follow @GenePimentel	One thing I've learned about Sedo -- they assume you're guilty right off the bat. I've received several accusational emails from them, and I've discussed this with them. Their email replies were friendly enough, their reasoning being "it's just an automated form letter we send out"... but that is no reason to make me prove myself innocent. I've literally moved all my 700+ domains to another parking company because of this, and they're aware of it. It was the best move I ever made... I'm getting over three times the PPC earnings now with Fabulous.com. Sedo is still useful for generating domain sales, and hopefully they'll someday improve their customer relation skills. __________________ . . Expired Domain Search -- ExpiredDomainBoss.com \| Sell Domain Names -- DomainProfitsClub.com -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

06-10-2005, 01:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
DropLister Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: .ma.us Posts: 1,883	discredited my account $140 for "fake traffic" sedo is like the M$ of domain names __________________ GEO & Travel Domains For Sale - MUST SEE! Chinaphobia.com - WorldRails.com - RussianReserves.com

06-10-2005, 01:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
briman1970 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: LA (Lower Alabama) Posts: 3,088	!!! They haven't paid me my $65 yet. Y'all are making me worried. You guys should pursue a "class action" together and make them prove that you were actually pushing fake traffic to your domains. Bri __________________ Check out MY PORTFOLIO at Sedo!!! *(and if you feel froggy, make an offer on one of my domains!)*

06-10-2005, 02:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Humdizzy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 1,676	I was just paid my $127 today. __________________ NZs Finest!

06-10-2005, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
mozak Guest Posts: n/a	sedo are group of Rippers they don't pay me too. also closed my account with out any reason and notice. and are not being reply . Suckers steel our traffics.

06-10-2005, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
dgaussin Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: France Posts: 1,226 Follow @dgaussin	Very bad story to read... and worst to read since I know you're an honest person.

06-10-2005, 02:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Porte Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: I'm right here Posts: 3,525	Sedo, or Domainhop, both are "jokes". Sorry to hear this, I hope you can settle it with a new parking program.

06-11-2005, 12:27 AM	THREAD STARTER #11 (permalink)
domainresellbiz NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 294	Fake traffic was one of the reason my account was terminated. But, the other reason (fake bids) is totally stupid... Since my account was disabled, I am also doing great with another provider. __________________ Find Singles & Friends at OneLoveNet.com Free Dating Website Middle East Business Portal TradeHolding.org - Business Links Directory FREE Magazine Subscriptions, International Business Networking

06-11-2005, 12:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
DN Tycoon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,130	Domainhop is the worst as they closed my account with no warning....I don't go for any of that fake/fraud schemes to pull traffic all mine is from what I know real. I had about 200+ names parked there and making money then boom I can not login to my account..it said account inactive or something like that...I didn't even bother asking why since they didn't even bother sending me a reason...they can keep the money if they are that hard up...DH is a good service until they cancel your account and keep your money...Sedo I haven't had problems with except the pay ratio is not that good..

06-11-2005, 01:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
Redleg Ultima Ratio Regum Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Up North Posts: 2,080	Looks like SEDO's had some problems with some new "fake traffic detection" scripts lately.. Here's a similar thread: http://www.namepros.com/parking-and-traffic-monetization/88964-trouble-with-sedo-parking.html You can try to PM member SEDO here at NP: http://www.namepros.com/members/3916.html __________________ IP Whois + Geolocation\|Geolocate your IP\|Dynamic Forum Sigs <meta name="Jedi Mind Trick" content="Buy my domains, you will!">

06-11-2005, 02:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
dweeb NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 405	looks like many of you all have had bad experiences with Sedo. that's really baaad.

06-11-2005, 07:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
ApeXX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,998	This makes me scared to use sedo, but I have no other choice. I only have about 10 domains, so I can't use fabulous. __________________ FREE Xbox Live Gold codes added daily!

06-11-2005, 08:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
ezimedia Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IllawarraClassifieds.com.au Posts: 2,329 Follow @ezimedia	HI I have not had a problem with sedo at all in the past 18 months of using them and they always have paid my parking commissions on time or before the 15th of each month. I am very happy with them. Thanks Tom Dahne __________________ My Domains @ Bido.com - Take a LOOK and Vote Or Bid Free Directory Submitter - More Free Seo Tools - Free Forum Poster Software

06-11-2005, 09:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
equity78 NamePros Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7,639	Sedo Where Are You Your Company Is Being Put Down And You Are No Where. Bad Imo __________________ Host your website with name.com and get up to $10.99 off any domain registration First Quarter 2012 5 letter.com sales report

06-11-2005, 10:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
IAmAllanShore NamePros Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Esse quam videri Posts: 8,316	And I am one happy customer thus far, don't let a few bad experiences ruin everything. But at the same time, as others have mentioned, it would be great if Sedo could offer a little more explanation and friendlier form emails (Although I understand why they are strongly worded ) -Allan __________________ Something Witty This Way Comes...

06-11-2005, 11:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
*Mike Robertson* Business Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 425	As I have mentioned in other threads, we do require that customers own at least 100 domains to be eligible for a wholesale account. However, we are happy to review quality portfolios of any size. You can submit your interest by filling out this form.

06-12-2005, 12:23 AM	#22 (permalink)
briman1970 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: LA (Lower Alabama) Posts: 3,088	Sedo paid me $20 yesterday via PayPal! My fear has subsided. Bri __________________ Check out MY PORTFOLIO at Sedo!!! *(and if you feel froggy, make an offer on one of my domains!)*

06-12-2005, 12:44 AM	THREAD STARTER #24 (permalink)
domainresellbiz NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 294	$20 is nothing for them. They owed be around 350 EURO when they blocked my account. __________________ Find Singles & Friends at OneLoveNet.com Free Dating Website Middle East Business Portal TradeHolding.org - Business Links Directory FREE Magazine Subscriptions, International Business Networking

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