Could you please release your domain to me?!

[Fancy.domains]

The last month I've received three emails with a similar request. The messages have been similar to:

"You seems to be the owner of domain ******, but it seems like it is not developed. Could you please release it to me. I also might pay a little for it."

As I've received it three times, I wonder if it is a new (kind of rude) tactic? As far as I remember I have never got this kind of request before.

Anyone else who have received a similar one?

 

[Rich]

Sounds like a reseller or developer trying to beat around the bush. Shoot them your buy it now if you have one, or just ignore till a solid offer comes in.

 

[Rich]

In this case maybe a bootstrapping freelancer, I admit I've sent similar emails before i knew much about domaining.

 

[tomcarl]

I once had a stealth buyer for a big company contact me sounding like that.

Quote a price and stick to it even if he goes MIA.

 

[Pierre Barnard]

HAHA now thats funny.

 

[FolioTeam]

Give him your BIN price

 

[1Darko]

I also might pay a little for it

"A little bit" is a relative term - quote him with your asking price and wait for the responce.

 

[1Darko]

or better ask him what his budget is!

 

[Fancy.domains]

"A little bit" is a relative term - quote him with your asking price and wait for the responce.

In two cases I replied that I do this for a living and can not accept a price below $xxxx. I am trying to answer politely, even if I personally think these requests are "odd".

 

[Fancy.domains]

I have experienced many low ballers, but not people who actually wants your names for free.

 

[Rich]

People will try anything. I've found a polite reply is always the best route because you never know who could be on the other side of that email. I only play hardball after I know the other side is being aggressive.

 

[BRANDERX]

text book definition of "Stingy".

 

[Kate]

I have experienced many low ballers, but not people who actually wants your names for free.

Maybe you have not been domaining long enough These types of 'clients' come around from time to time. On the occasion I have dealt with people offering to swap your domain for theirs, obviously there was a certain gap in quality

 

[Fancy.domains]

Maybe you have not been domaining long enough These types of 'clients' come around from time to time. On the occasion I have dealt with people offering to swap your domain for theirs, obviously there was a certain gap in quality

Since 1998 (but not actively from 2004-2013).

 

[eurorealtor]

Since 1998 (but not actively from 2004-2013).

You just skipped the best years in domaining

 

[korganian]

Reply:
You don't seem to be using your car right now, would you sign it over to me?

 

[Fancy.domains]

You just skipped the best years in domaining

I know, but had a profitable internet based business at that time, so not that much regrets.

 

[tomcarl]

Reply:
You don't seem to be using your car right now, would you sign it over to me?

I see the lights haven't been turned on in your house in a few months and you haven't entered it. Would you give me the keys? I have a small project I'm working on for college.

 

[atinc]

The last month I've received three emails with a similar request. The messages have been similar to:

"You seems to be the owner of domain ******, but it seems like it is not developed. Could you please release it to me. I also might pay a little for it."

As I've received it three times, I wonder if it is a new (kind of rude) tactic? As far as I remember I have never got this kind of request before.

Anyone else who have received a similar one?

I received a similar one on 2016. Attaching the screenshot below.