domains Would you like to charge a domain inquiry fee?

Silentptnr said:

Let's ask some bigger domain investors how they would vote on whethere an upfront fee just to make an offer would be advisable...

@EJS @Kate Buckley @Rick Schwartz @Mike Mann @Domain Shane @MediaOptions @Bill Sweetman @AbdulBasit.com

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I have a relatively trim portfolio of fewer than 1,000 names, so I am not overwhelmed by the number of leads I get and don't feel the need to add a hurdle like this. I also don't think a small inquiry fee will eliminate lowball offers, but it would probably reduce the number of people who are kicking tires on a bunch of domain names for a project (for better or worse). For instance, someone who is considering 10 names for a startup may simply eliminate one name from contention if they need to do more than simply send a message or submit an inquiry form.

The one aspect I like is the addition of a T&C checkbox for people to acknowledge they do not have any TM rights in case they end up filing some sort of dispute. As a non-lawyer, I am not sure how strong something like that is, but I don't see a downside.

equity78 said:

Would you like people to pay to make an offer on your name? Would you like to pay to make an offer on someone else's domain name?

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No, sounds arrogant to me. How much time takes you to read few words with an offer in your email? You can implement "make an offer" escrow.com button with minimum offer set, or just ignore low ball offers.

I feel like this is a terrible idea. I think of my self as the buyer and I'm not much of a gambler so I am not going to make a wager that I could by a name I want from a seller

First, I would never submit an offer though such a form. Though if I really wanted the domain I would lookup the whois contact email and send an offer directly that way.

Secondly, I have heard of many good high dollar sales that started with a "low ball" offer. Maybe its because the buyer didn't understand the value but once it was explained they got it and were willing to pay. Or maybe they were afraid to throw out a big offer and wanted to see the seller make the first move.

I don't think is necessary. Just counter of put fixed price

oskaaay said:

I don't think is necessary. Just counter of put fixed price

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It's not just about offers. Web Magic is charging you to talk to them, whether offer made or not.

Dumb idea, what if someone fakes putting a domain for sale just to generate easy money?

equity78 said:

It's not just about offers. Web Magic is charging you to talk to them, whether offer made or not.

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That's interesting but not a supporter of it

DigitalRoar said:

Dumb idea, what if someone fakes putting a domain for sale just to generate easy money?

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That true. Scammers always looking for loopholes to exploit the innocent

Sounds fine in theory till scammer look for all loop holes. List his crap manipulated name to earn a few cents.

at same time @oskaaay

lock said:

at same time @oskaaay

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sure. they are always on the lookout for victims