Does "privacy" make a difference?

[dag]

For those of us registering domain names for resale, is it better to NOT buy privacy for your WHOIS information, or doesn't it matter? I was thinking that maybe it would make it harder for people to contact you about buying a site, but if you're listing it somewhere anyway, I suppose that wouldn't make a difference. Are there any other reasons that it would be better not to get it?

 

[mcaricofe]

I figure that the easier it is to contact me, the more chance I have of selling a domain. Although I do have all my domain info listed as a private postal box, not my home address. (I'm paranoid...)

 

[fonzie_007]

Privacy can be a helpful thing; however, you may lose out on potential sales because prospective buyers will have a harder time contacting you. If you are interested in the benefits of privacy as well as being able to be contacted by prospective buyers, try signing up for a DNOA membership--you get free privacy with your membership that also allows you to use your personal email address so prospective buyers can contact you.

 

[sonyking]

every time i have bought a domain i have never got
the privacy. I feel its easier if someone else is buying
a domain from me, then they can chack out the info
like where its reg and the expiring date.SO i perfer
you dont buy privacy.

 

[dag]

Thanks all for the input...I may opt to remove the privacy. I have a PO Box anyway, so I'm not too concerned about the address.

 

[Michelle]

I dont have it on any of mine as I would like to think anyone wanting to buy could easily find me but.....Have had a couple of " I know where you live" pms so that does worry me sometimes

 

[ambull]

Have had a couple of " I know where you live" pms so that does worry me sometimes

why not just get a PO Box? Its very affordable... and helps not just towards security, but prevents 'snailmail spam' from coming to your house as well...