offers Got my first offer...seems to good to be true.

[Mitzi]

I got an offer today on one of my domains that is not listed for sale but is simply parked. The offer was 5 figures, which is about 10X more than the appraisal sites say it's worth. So, it seems too good to be true.

The offer was from a broker, said we'd use an escrow company and did have fees to be paid after the closing of escrow. It also mentioned a certificate that might be needed.

"To proceed with the sale, the bank of the buyer requires a certificate of compliance with Korean law and trademarks because he will run his startup in South Korea.."

I Googled it and it feels like this scam that is mentioned on Scam Detector (Article called "Domain Name Trademark Certification Fraud: How It Works")

So before I walk away from a potential five-figure deal....I wanted to see how real it is to ask for Domain Name Trademark certification and if there are reputable sites to do this? What do you think...scam?

 

[kite26]

It's a scam. If you are new to domaining learn to ignore this type of messages. At least you did it right asking about here. Scam 100%

 

[420domainer]

Sorry, it’s a scam. Welcome to domaining!

 

[NickB]

Scam

similar threads below

https://www.namepros.com/threads/certification-scam.1019383/

https://www.namepros.com/threads/is-it-a-scam.1100850/#post-6899048

 

[GeorgeK]

It's a long-running scam, as others have noted.

 

[Josytal]

Scam. Discard!

 

[cabotower]

take it as a compliment.you have something worth stealing!

 

[Khu]

I got the same email. From a South Korean broker... I thought is was too good to be true !!
Selling the domain name organichocolate.com... waiting for my first real break.

 

[Domain Broker5]

Pure scam...

 

[IMEZI]

"To proceed with the sale, the bank of the buyer requires a certificate of compliance with Korean law and trademarks because he will run his startup in South Korea.."

This is a keypoint of a pure SCAMM
tehy will ask you to pay the certification, and then after you pay they will be run with your money

 

[Khu]

Thank you so much for your answer.
How do I know my domain is worth something? I estimated it on GoDaddy appraisal it is shows $xxxx but on estibot it shows below $xxx?? its too confusing!

How did you first start out? I have begin doing outbound sales emails... put the domains up on Flippa...
they are hand registered..
watchcarbs.com
organichocolates.com

How to know which expired domains to buy? with all the DA , TA etc etc... mind is boggling!
Would love to know how you started out.