Buyer of a domain is asking for hand valuation

[mediteraneo]

I have a domain name put for sale on Sedo and a buyer that is saying he will buy domain if i provide him
with hand valuation of a domain .
I would like to know is this common thing ?
Thank you in advance .

 

[Domainace]

It's common when someone is trying to scam you. He will recommend a paid appraisal service, get his commission, and move on without buying.

 

[Ms Domainer]

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100% scam.

He'll recommend one of his "partners" and then disappear with your appraisal money.


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[mediteraneo]

Thank you much that is what i also thought but was not sure .

 

[SlimPickins]

since the "offer" was received through Sedo (or did I misread that?), I would suggest they order an appraisal through Sedo to help them determine a suitable offer to make or, better yet, tell them that the "open market" is a fair barometer of value/appraisal system and that you will simply put any offers above $x (whatever the very minimum is you would consider selling for) to auction..... likely won't hear anything back but, if they ARE serious about buying, you have given them 2 options that do NOT involve you paying for the appraisal yourself..... good luck. sp

 

[footodors]

Be careful about letting him put his "hand" on your domain!

 

[Kate]

Any buyer that is genuinely interested in a domain can pay a <$50 appraisal themselves. But most of the time they don't need one, they decide what the domain is worth to them and how much they are willing to spend.