Help me, purchase by mistake on Sedo

[Mamade]

Hello, I own a domain and was surprised to find it listed for sale on Sedo for a large sum. I accidentally submitted an offer of $25,000 without even noticing the numbers, and I was shocked when the offer was accepted, even though I own the domain. Then I logged into Sedo and found there was a binding contract and that I had to pay within a few days. I haven't linked any bank accounts to Sedo, and I am the rightful owner of the domain. I contacted Sedo to explain that there was a mistake and I'm waiting for their response. I'm worried about the legal and financial complications, as I obviously don't have that amount of money. I'm still baffled as to how someone else could list a domain for sale when they don't own it. I would appreciate your help.

 

[draco]

How do you accidentally submit an offer of $25,000? You have to enter the number, submit the offer, and then confirm it.

Have you verified the domain is still in your account at your Registrar? Are you sure you didn't approve a Sedo listing at some point?

Normally if the Seller can't deliver the domain name, the transaction is cancelled. You would either not have to pay or you would be refunded. Action would hopefully be taken against the Seller. I don't see how this situation would be different. But anything is possible.

 

[Mamade]

explain

Hello, I own a domain and was surprised to find it listed for sale on Sedo for a large sum. I accidentally submitted an offer of $25,000 without even noticing the numbers, and I was shocked when the offer was accepted, even though I own the domain. Then I logged into Sedo and found there was a binding contract and that I had to pay within a few days. I haven't linked any bank accounts to Sedo, and I am the rightful owner of the domain. I contacted Sedo to explain that there was a mistake and I'm waiting for their response. I'm worried about the legal and financial complications, as I obviously don't have that amount of money. I'm still baffled as to how someone else could list a domain for sale when they don't own it. I would appreciate your help.

Let me explain. I simply wanted to contact the seller and tell them to remove the ad, but I couldn't find any other way to do so except by submitting an offer. I didn't pay attention to the phone numbers; I'm a beginner, not a professional, and this is my first time dealing with Sedo. I was even surprised by the contract. Sedo is very serious; how can they sign a contract before payment? Of course, I own the domain, and it's still registered with 10 months remaining on its renewal date. I tried adding the domain to Sedo once, but I couldn't, even though I entered the nameserver and the text file. This made me search, and then I discovered that it had been listed on Sedo before, and that's where the problem started. Thank you.

 

[fka1080405]

Don't worry, if the other party doesn't own the domain name then they cannot complete the contract. Domain names change hands often and so it is very common to find listings that are associated with a former owner. I'm sure everyone has a story about how they either bought a domain the lister no longer owned or sold a domain they no longer owned.

If you own the domain, just explain to Sedo: "I own this domain already, the listing is out of date, I submitted this purchase by mistake as I was trying to see if the listing was mine or not. Sorry for the inconvenience, I'm new to this ".

For future reference, old listings should be removed by going through your control panel not by contacting the person who previously listed it. Sedo (and most other platforms) use DNS to verify your ownership which allows you to "take" a listing from someone else.

 

[jberryhill]

...this is my first time dealing with Sedo. ... I tried adding the domain to Sedo once

Make up your mind.

People make fake purchases on Sedo every day. Sedo never enforces them.

 

[AEProgram]

it's your own domain illegally listed on sedo, why do you care about a contract, if sedo bothers you tell them you will send 100k once they confirm the person that listed owns the domain.

 

[Ali Mustafa]

Hello, I own a domain and was surprised to find it listed for sale on Sedo for a large sum. I accidentally submitted an offer of $25,000 without even noticing the numbers, and I was shocked when the offer was accepted, even though I own the domain. Then I logged into Sedo and found there was a binding contract and that I had to pay within a few days. I haven't linked any bank accounts to Sedo, and I am the rightful owner of the domain. I contacted Sedo to explain that there was a mistake and I'm waiting for their response. I'm worried about the legal and financial complications, as I obviously don't have that amount of money. I'm still baffled as to how someone else could list a domain for sale when they don't own it. I would appreciate your help.

This scenario is basically impossible and does not make sense from a technical standpoint.

Sedo require ownership verification via DNS (TXT records or nameservers) before allowing a domain to be actively controlled or transferred. Without that verification, no one can actually complete a sale of a domain they dont own.

So either:

• Its an old/outdated listing from a previous owner, or
• There is some misunderstanding about how the listing appeared

Also even if it is an old listing the fix is simple:

Just add the domain to your own Sedo account & verify ownership via DNS & then contact Sedo support to claim the listing. Once you prove ownership they will remove or transfer the old listing to you.

And honestly how did this even happen? Did you randomly search your own domain in the buying section and then submit an offer? No one can just list and sell your domain without control of DNS thats not how this works.

So your claim does not really add up in its current form.

 

[Mamade]

This scenario is basically impossible and does not make sense from a technical standpoint.

Sedo require ownership verification via DNS (TXT records or nameservers) before allowing a domain to be actively controlled or transferred. Without that verification, no one can actually complete a sale of a domain they dont own.

So either:

• Its an old/outdated listing from a previous owner, or
• There is some misunderstanding about how the listing appeared

Also even if it is an old listing the fix is simple:

Just add the domain to your own Sedo account & verify ownership via DNS & then contact Sedo support to claim the listing. Once you prove ownership they will remove or transfer the old listing to you.

And honestly how did this even happen? Did you randomly search your own domain in the buying section and then submit an offer? No one can just list and sell your domain without control of DNS thats not how this works.

So your claim does not really add up in its current form.

Yes, indeed, it is an old advertisement from a previous owner. I actually tried to register the domain with Sedo, but it failed despite following the correct steps and registering more than one other domain, which was accepted normally. This made me search, and then I was surprised to find a sales page belonging to Sedo with the domain name. Curiosity led me to send an offer and then contact Sedo to say that there was an error, but I was surprised that the offer was accepted and there was a contract. These are the details of the problem....

 

[Ali Mustafa]

Yes, indeed, it is an old advertisement from a previous owner. I actually tried to register the domain with Sedo, but it failed despite following the correct steps and registering more than one other domain, which was accepted normally. This made me search, and then I was surprised to find a sales page belonging to Sedo with the domain name. Curiosity led me to send an offer and then contact Sedo to say that there was an error, but I was surprised that the offer was accepted and there was a contract. These are the details of the problem....

Your First story:

I own a domain and was surprised to find it listed for sale on Sedo for a large sum

I accidentally submitted an offer of $25,000 without even noticing the numbers

how someone else could list a domain for sale when they don't own it

Your 2nd Story:

I actually tried to register the domain with Sedo, but it failed despite following the correct steps and registering more than one other domain, which was accepted normally. This made me search

Curiosity led me to send an offer and then contact Sedo to say that there was an error,

Now your explanation makes more sense but it still highlights a clear inconsistency.

Initially you said:

• You found Someone listed the domain you own on sedo for higher amount.
• You “accidentally” submitted a $25K offer

Now you are saying:

• You actually tried to register the domain with Sedo
• Curiosity led you to send/submit an offer

Those are two completely different scenarios.

On platforms like Sedo old listings are common and not an issue. If the seller does not control the domain via DNS verification they simply cannot complete the sale the transaction fails. Also submitting a $25K offer requires manual input and confirmation & thats not something that happens by accident.

What actually seems to have happened:

• You found an old Sedo landing page
• You tested it by submitting an offer
• The system accepted it automatically

There is no real legal or financial risk here.

The fix is straightforward:

• Add the domain to your Sedo account
• Verify ownership via DNS (TXT or nameservers)
• Contact Sedo to claim/remove the old listing

That resolves everything.

At this point this looks more like a misunderstanding combined with curiosity rather than an actual issue.

Also Namepros is a professional forum with many experienced domain investors and senior members so its important to be clear and consistent when posting a thread like this.

 

[MadAboutDomains]

Email sedo and forget about it and get on with your life. Also, stop doing stupid things.

 

[Mamade]

Your First story:






Your 2nd Story:




Now your explanation makes more sense but it still highlights a clear inconsistency.

Initially you said:

• You found Someone listed the domain you own on sedo for higher amount.
• You “accidentally” submitted a $25K offer

Now you are saying:

• You actually tried to register the domain with Sedo
• Curiosity led you to send/submit an offer

Those are two completely different scenarios.

On platforms like Sedo old listings are common and not an issue. If the seller does not control the domain via DNS verification they simply cannot complete the sale the transaction fails. Also submitting a $25K offer requires manual input and confirmation & thats not something that happens by accident.

What actually seems to have happened:

• You found an old Sedo landing page
• You tested it by submitting an offer
• The system accepted it automatically

There is no real legal or financial risk here.

The fix is straightforward:

• Add the domain to your Sedo account
• Verify ownership via DNS (TXT or nameservers)
• Contact Sedo to claim/remove the old listing

That resolves everything.

At this point this looks more like a misunderstanding combined with curiosity rather than an actual issue.

Also Namepros is a professional forum with many experienced domain investors and senior members so its important to be clear and consistent when posting a thread like this.

There's only one scenario, my friend. First, I put my domains up for sale on Sedo. Second, they asked me for verification. Third, they accepted all my domains except one, even though I had included NS and TXT. Fourth, the semesters prompted me to search. Fifth, I found a sale listing on Sedo with the domain included. Sixth, I found the asking price was $45,000, and the lowest bid was $25,000. I placed the lowest bid, and out of curiosity, I submitted an offer, even though I didn't pay attention to the price because I own the domain and wasn't taking it seriously. I told myself I'd make an offer to myself and then reject it, since I'm a beginner and haven't received offers before. Seventh, someone contacted me about the domain's price. I negotiated a bit, and then he offered me $50 to buy it. Eighth, I was surprised to receive an email from Sedo accepting the offer and finding a contract with someone else's name on it. Ninth, I connected the dots and realized my mistake. This person thought there was a buyer, contacted me, and accepted the offer. Tenth, I contacted Sedo rejecting the transaction, stating that I own the domain, and apologized to them. Finally, I will... By setting up DNS and NS, and apologizing to the person and the company for any inconvenience. There's only one scenario, my friend. First, I put my domains up for sale on Sedo. Second, they asked me for verification. Third, they accepted all my domains except one, even though I had included NS and TXT. Fourth, the semesters prompted me to search. Fifth, I found a sale listing on Sedo with the domain included. Sixth, I found the asking price was $45,000, and the lowest bid was $25,000. I placed the lowest bid, and out of curiosity, I submitted an offer, even though I didn't pay attention to the price because I own the domain and wasn't taking it seriously. I told myself I'd make an offer to myself and then reject it, since I'm a beginner and haven't received offers before. Seventh, someone contacted me about the domain's price. I negotiated a bit, and then he offered me $50 to buy it. Eighth, I was surprised to receive an email from Sedo accepting the offer and finding a contract with someone else's name on it. Ninth, I connected the dots and realized my mistake. This person thought there was a buyer, contacted me, and accepted the offer. Tenth, I contacted Sedo rejecting the transaction, stating that I own the domain, and apologized to them. Finally, I will... By setting up DNS and NS, and apologizing to the sender and the company for any misunderstanding

 

[LDJ]

why do you care about a contract...

Many individuals feel intimidated by the term 'contract' or any legal jargon, even those who are educated.

There was a time when I needed to reach out to an attorney to understand the adoption process. She later followed up with an email, and after a few days, I paid for a consultation. Subsequently, I received an invoice from her secretary, detailing charges for the email she sent, phone calls made to me and to others, and other research expenses. I then questioned whether this was their way of making money. I chose to disregard it, but they threatened me, and my w became anxious... I ignored that email ever since.

 

[kool1]

As long as you own the domain, the Sedo listing in invalid, and does not meet the terms of any contract.

And, as noted above, ....People make fake purchases on Sedo every day. Sedo never enforces them.

Just off the top of my head, I think 10-20% of my 'sales' at Sedo never get paid for.

Maybe they shouldn't call it a sale until it gets paid for?

 

[biggie]

Hi

$45k to $25k, but didnt notice the price?

what a load of

imo…

 

[Domen]

it's your own domain illegally listed on sedo, why do you care about a contract, if sedo bothers you tell them you will send 100k once they confirm the person that listed owns the domain.

Genius ..

 

[Jannes]

The seller (probably previous owner) will/would be happy to know that the offer wasn't genuine.

even though I had included NS and TXT

What does this mean? If you changed NS to sedo/sedoparking, then your domains weren't TXT verified. NS verification works if the domain isn't already listed (doesn't exist in their database). That might be the reason why all but one were verified. Sedo sends you email if verification fails.

 

[Mamade]

The seller (probably previous owner) will/would be happy to know that the offer wasn't genuine.



What does this mean? If you changed NS to sedo/sedoparking, then your domains weren't TXT verified. NS verification works if the domain isn't already listed (doesn't exist in their database). That might be the reason why all but one were verified. Sedo sends you email if verification fails.

Thank you, you've summarized my problem perfectly, and that's exactly what happened. Do you have a way to tell them to delete the domain from their database so I can activate it via Sido.txt?

 

[Mamade]

Hi

$45k to $25k, but didnt notice the price?

what a load of

imo…

I wanted to send the offer to myself since I own the domain, but I wasn't taking it seriously and didn't pay attention to the numbers. I'm from an Arab country that uses Arabic numerals and I'm not used to dealing in dollars. Also, we're used to writing down any financial transaction twice: once in numbers and again in words, exactly as they are. But overall, I admit I made a stupid mistake.

 

[Ali Mustafa]

Thank you, you've summarized my problem perfectly, and that's exactly what happened. Do you have a way to tell them to delete the domain from their database so I can activate it via Sido.txt?

Just open a support ticket with sedo through this link https://faq-us.sedo.com/app/ask

In subject write down ur domain and in description tell them u have already added the DNS record either TXT OR NS
Please verify the domain

And then u will receive a ticket confirmation email then your domain will be manually verified in 24-48 hours and they will send u a notification after successful verification via email

I do this all the time. It will solve the listing verification issue.

That's the best solution. Try it now and share the feedback here in this thread once issue get resolved

 

[Jannes]

Thank you, you've summarized my problem perfectly, and that's exactly what happened. Do you have a way to tell them to delete the domain from their database so I can activate it via Sido.txt?

Sedo may remove it now in the aftermath of all this.

But the general procedure (in your registrar account):

1) default registrar DNS settings
2) enter your personal Ownership Verification ID (Sedo: My Account / General settings) into the TXT record field of the DNS settings of your domain

3) wait 24 hours
4) then list (add) it at Sedo
5) switch to sedo nameservers (sl1.sedo.com, sl2.sedo.com or the sedoparking pair) if you want to use their landing page