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Epik sold Wordchecker.com and didn't pay a member's Masterbucks balance; Afternic BIN change to Make Offer; Use a domain as a blog until it's sold? Shotgun vs. sniper approach; Bid on a domain with a huge premium renewal at GoDaddy.
Epik LLC stole my domain name Wordchecker.com and didn't withdraw my money from Masterbucks
A domain investor using Epik discovered that his domain Wordchecker.com was sold via Epik at a price he didn't consent to. On top of that, his Masterbucks balance is no longer available. Investors should be reminded that the "old" Epik is no more.
Topic by @TheBuyerz
Afternic BIN change to Make Offer
The Afternic distribution network relies on Buy It Now (BIN) pricing. So what happens if domains are get switched to a "Make Offer" option only—do they get removed? We have an official response from Afternic/GoDaddy on the subject, so find out.
Topic by @lknights1987
Use the domain for blogging until it's sold?
Blogs get a lot of search engine traction, so would it be a good idea to use a domain that's for sale as a blog until it gets sold? Of course, anyone can start a blog, particularly on WordPress. Here's what other domain name investors think on the subject.
Topic by @Leo2k
Shotgun Vs Sniper approach?
The popularity of new trends determines how keywords and domains can become valuable overnight. Should one gather all the possible domains up front ("shotgun" approach) or be selective ("sniper" approach) in what they register? Share your approach in this interesting thread.
Topic by @Kyle Tully
I bid on a domain with a huge premium renewal at GD auction, by mistake
A domain investor bid in an auction where the domain's renewal price was outrageous; eventually, someone else outbid him. What a relief, he thought, but how can such costly mistakes be avoided?
Topic by @Primary Names
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what's trending.
Epik sold Wordchecker.com and didn't pay a member's Masterbucks balance; Afternic BIN change to Make Offer; Use a domain as a blog until it's sold? Shotgun vs. sniper approach; Bid on a domain with a huge premium renewal at GoDaddy.
Epik LLC stole my domain name Wordchecker.com and didn't withdraw my money from Masterbucks
A domain investor using Epik discovered that his domain Wordchecker.com was sold via Epik at a price he didn't consent to. On top of that, his Masterbucks balance is no longer available. Investors should be reminded that the "old" Epik is no more.
Topic by @TheBuyerz
Afternic BIN change to Make Offer
The Afternic distribution network relies on Buy It Now (BIN) pricing. So what happens if domains are get switched to a "Make Offer" option only—do they get removed? We have an official response from Afternic/GoDaddy on the subject, so find out.
Topic by @lknights1987
Use the domain for blogging until it's sold?
Blogs get a lot of search engine traction, so would it be a good idea to use a domain that's for sale as a blog until it gets sold? Of course, anyone can start a blog, particularly on WordPress. Here's what other domain name investors think on the subject.
Topic by @Leo2k
Shotgun Vs Sniper approach?
The popularity of new trends determines how keywords and domains can become valuable overnight. Should one gather all the possible domains up front ("shotgun" approach) or be selective ("sniper" approach) in what they register? Share your approach in this interesting thread.
Topic by @Kyle Tully
I bid on a domain with a huge premium renewal at GD auction, by mistake
A domain investor bid in an auction where the domain's renewal price was outrageous; eventually, someone else outbid him. What a relief, he thought, but how can such costly mistakes be avoided?
Topic by @Primary Names
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what's trending.
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