Got a "F*ck You" response from a domainer

MapleDots · Jan 14, 2018

I made a number of inquiries on domain names lately and am still shocked how many domainers do not respond to an inquiry. Granted I did not open with a price, I always ask what are you looking to get for the domain. I end by saying I am very interested and please do not ignore my inquiry.

In the last month I have sent 6 inquiries and received only two responses and one response ended in a sale. So from 6 domains one was what I would call a great transaction and the other one at least an attempt for a sale.

That said, I have a tendency to send the inquiry at least twice and this month I send the following to 4 of my inquiries. that failed to respond.

Hello. I made several attempts to start dialogue to purchase domain.com and have received no response from you. I stated both times that I was very interested in the domain and would appreciate either a call or email back. At this point I will terminate any negotiation on this domain and wish you well in your endeavors. That said, I was very interested in your domain and it is your loss not to have responded. As a domainer myself I feel this is very poor business management on your behalf.

Got one response back from a domainer

Was two words

Guess what they were?

"F*ck You"

Wow.... just wow

Peak.Domains · Feb 3, 2018

They don't really owe you a response if you're messaging them out of the blue, so that last email was kind of petty and immature. Just so you know how it's coming off, and why they responded as such.

I've been following your posts here, enjoying them, and have chatted a bit in PM too, but seeing that kind of passive aggressiveness makes me hesitate to open negotiations in the future. Again, just telling you this so you know how it comes off, to at least one person.

Rehabandvirus · Feb 5, 2018

It is worse when you ask for domain appraisal from other members. Most of them act in a sarcastic egoistic manner as if you were asking for their "Precious Ring" Come on it is just your opinion we are seeking. You might remember this post yourself @MapleDots
We are here for one thing: Business. If someone looks for sarcasm or fun, he can go to FB.
I think the only one who gave me honest and neutral opinion was @Silentptnr.

werty · Feb 6, 2018

Imo your inquiries aren't probably seen as from a "serious buyer". You need to talk money if you are serious and start with a decent offer.

And even then you might never get a response, that's not uncommon for this industry. But by offering $$$ right from the start, you will get a much better response rate.

Many inquiries received by domainers are a waste of time or people trying to get a bargain. Or a TM owner trying to set them up by providing a price.

And then you also have domainers that aren't realistic with their pricing.

promo · Feb 6, 2018

A serious inquiry contains a cash offer.

We get so many tire kickers that frankly you cant blame him for ignoring your first email. I would probably have responded to your second in the same manner.

And are you so sure it was a bad business decision from his side? Most of us are looking for end user sales not reseller sales. So unless you are willing to offer end user prices, then he probably saved himself some time by just ignoring you.

WhoaDomain.com · Feb 7, 2018

MapleDots said:
I made a number of inquiries on domain names lately and am still shocked how many domainers do not respond to an inquiry. Granted I did not open with a price, I always ask what are you looking to get for the domain. I end by saying I am very interested and please do not ignore my inquiry.

In the last month I have sent 6 inquiries and received only two responses and one response ended in a sale. So from 6 domains one was what I would call a great transaction and the other one at least an attempt for a sale.

That said, I have a tendency to send the inquiry at least twice and this month I send the following to 4 of my inquiries. that failed to respond.

Hello. I made several attempts to start dialogue to purchase domain.com and have received no response from you. I stated both times that I was very interested in the domain and would appreciate either a call or email back. At this point I will terminate any negotiation on this domain and wish you well in your endeavors. That said, I was very interested in your domain and it is your loss not to have responded. As a domainer myself I feel this is very poor business management on your behalf.

Got one response back from a domainer

Was two words

Guess what they were?

"F*ck You"

Wow.... just wow

I'll put one on blast. DomainCite. got a F**K You because I asked as a newbie domainer if we could connect on Twitter? from one domainer to another I figured it was not big deal. I assumed as a community we're all at least cordial. a simple "No Thanks" will do.

I was about to screenshot the reply to my 16,000 linkedin connections. put him on blast but I'll take the higher moral ground and opt out.

It goes without saying. There are all kinds of people out there. Some have been thru stuff in life to turn them into that. or......some just like being like that.

brush it off. move on.

michael Etherton · Feb 7, 2018

All is well in life and war

Andreas Fischer · Feb 7, 2018

lol, same with me and @grottofromcanada
When I message him for a certain domain, he comes online in the same minute but does not reply

Tried x times.

That's life.

Tshombe · Feb 9, 2018

I got a "Piss Off" from an end-user I had emailed yesterday. Replied with a simple, "thank you for your reply." Honestly I do prefer any response to none. At least I know that road has come to an end and I don't have to hold my breath anymore.

werty · Feb 9, 2018

I have gotten all type of insults from end users who didn't like receiving a one time targeted email from me. I just don't reply and move on. I have been in this business full time for 8+ years and you kind of learn to not pay attention to idiots.

dna · Feb 9, 2018

If you are receiving all types of insults from the people that you spam...why are they the idiots?
Maybe you should be paying attention.

werty · Feb 9, 2018

I rarely send any emails anymore nowadays; don't need to. But when I do or did they all were highly targeted end users which I manually compiled myself. Some people simply don't like to be emailed no matter what. Or maybe I caught them on the wrong day or time. Or maybe my domain sold before they said they wanted to proceed and this bothered them and then insulted me. Some didn't like my price and insulted me. They are not all because I simply emailed them. But yes, most were idiots because they were very childish. My emails are/were 100% Can-Spam compliant. Email marketing is simply the new telemarketing and nobody liked telemarketers.

I do have to say, which I forgot to mention on my previous post, this happened only about 1-2 times per year while sending thousands of emails per year so in reality I don't think you can really beat that if sending cold emails every week day. Some people just don't like unsolicited emails and I understand and respect that and never contact them again. But seeing your comment, I think you misunderstood me, as I am not receiving all type of insults frequently. I am speaking based on a time frame of years. And I never email other domainers except a select few who frequently buy from me.

lambo.com · Feb 9, 2018

MapleDots said:
I made a number of inquiries on domain names lately and am still shocked how many domainers do not respond to an inquiry. Granted I did not open with a price, I always ask what are you looking to get for the domain. I end by saying I am very interested and please do not ignore my inquiry.

In the last month I have sent 6 inquiries and received only two responses and one response ended in a sale. So from 6 domains one was what I would call a great transaction and the other one at least an attempt for a sale.

That said, I have a tendency to send the inquiry at least twice and this month I send the following to 4 of my inquiries. that failed to respond.

Hello. I made several attempts to start dialogue to purchase domain.com and have received no response from you. I stated both times that I was very interested in the domain and would appreciate either a call or email back. At this point I will terminate any negotiation on this domain and wish you well in your endeavors. That said, I was very interested in your domain and it is your loss not to have responded. As a domainer myself I feel this is very poor business management on your behalf.

Got one response back from a domainer

Was two words

Guess what they were?

"F*ck You"

Wow.... just wow

you deserved it

Joe Styler · Feb 9, 2018

Try being the only GoDaddy and Afternic rep on Namepros. I get told to go F myself by domainers on a regular basis. It doesn't bother me a bit. If you are going to be in business you need tough skin.

MR Harrist · Feb 12, 2018

every time I sent email, I always mention their names! send more than hundreds email, never got FU, most of them will reply, no thanks, not interested!

, btw I only send targeted email, related niche and etc.
but since my domain suck so bad! I am not suprised if they reply No, thanks!

but if they send me how much! to be honest, I am quite shock! after all I only risk HandReg domain

PS:
I think domain market are not that Good, because good market often times get positive result even if our product suck so bad! but I have good feeling in grey area niche :D Though I never try that niche!

HotKey · Feb 12, 2018

Joe Styler said:
Try being the only GoDaddy and Afternic rep on Namepros. I get told to go F myself by domainers on a regular basis. It doesn't bother me a bit. If you are going to be in business you need tough skin.

Not your family?
https://www.namepros.com/members/paul-nicks.62944/

Abdullah Abdullah · Jan 17, 2020

@MapleDots I think what made that domainer send that email response to you was the fact you said that it was his or her loss. People dont like when you say it is your loss. Many people get offended by this.

Hypersot · Jan 17, 2020

HotKey said:
Not your family?
https://www.namepros.com/members/paul-nicks.62944/

afaik, for a very long time Joe was the only GD rep here on NP

WhoaDomain.com · Jan 17, 2020

hmmm I thought I created this thread? I guess I made a similar one. I reached out to a website owner. I forgot what for. I guess to sell a domain?

And got the same response. I would post the website but I think he is well known on here.

I did not get upset about or hurt.

Laughed my ass off.

just goes to show what kind of "characters" we domainers are. lol

lock · Jan 18, 2020

Joe Styler said:
Try being the only GoDaddy and Afternic rep on Namepros. I get told to go F myself by domainers on a regular basis. It doesn't bother me a bit. If you are going to be in business you need tough skin.

Seriously the company could prioritize even improve a lot with a stronger presence here less tv more internet domain targeted no brainer. Not under your control but I would suggest assistance even for brand awareness. Others have built brands here in the meantime.

Joe Styler · Jan 24, 2020

HotKey said:
Not your family?
https://www.namepros.com/members/paul-nicks.62944/

He is my boss and usually helps a lot where he can but I am on here more and think I get the brunt of the yelling at

Hopefully anyway. He is a nice guy and doesn't deserve it. We are both here to help as much as we can and welcome the feedback from everyone.

WhoaDomain.com · Jan 25, 2020

MapleDots said:
I made a number of inquiries on domain names lately and am still shocked how many domainers do not respond to an inquiry. Granted I did not open with a price, I always ask what are you looking to get for the domain. I end by saying I am very interested and please do not ignore my inquiry.

In the last month I have sent 6 inquiries and received only two responses and one response ended in a sale. So from 6 domains one was what I would call a great transaction and the other one at least an attempt for a sale.

That said, I have a tendency to send the inquiry at least twice and this month I send the following to 4 of my inquiries. that failed to respond.

Hello. I made several attempts to start dialogue to purchase domain.com and have received no response from you. I stated both times that I was very interested in the domain and would appreciate either a call or email back. At this point I will terminate any negotiation on this domain and wish you well in your endeavors. That said, I was very interested in your domain and it is your loss not to have responded. As a domainer myself I feel this is very poor business management on your behalf.

Got one response back from a domainer

Was two words

Guess what they were?

"F*ck You"

Wow.... just wow

you never know. depending on their "preferences" they might just be aggressively hitting on you.

never take it personal. instead of a blow off might simply be a misunderstanding and they actually want to...........well.....you know??

xynames · Jan 25, 2020

I assume the impolite response to MapleDots came in response to a specific price offer. Doesn’t make sense otherwise.

Even repeated emails simply inquiring as to whether a domain is for sale or asking to buy it would not solicit such a response.

Seller must not have liked the offer.

If Maple made no offer at any point and ended with “As a domainer myself I feel this is very poor business management on your behalf.” that too could solicit an impolite response as it challenges or insults the seller’s business acumen.

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