How Did This Guy Get Super Seller Status On Flippa.com?

[NameFu]

https://flippa.com/users/711313

Nothing personal to the user. I just suspect that I'm missing something. Can someone point me to a page where they explain what's required to become a "super seller", because I thought it was for more successful sellers.

 

[GoWeb]

Flippa defines "Super Seller" as someone making constant sales with 100% feedback.
But looking at this profile, it certainly doesn't seem "Super Seller" worthy since "sold" rate is only 30%:

His Flippa History:

100.0% positive feedback (Quite common for most sellers)
23 transactions totalling $1,532​

• 234 comments placed
• 13 bids placed
• 79 listings, 30% sold

Maybe @FlippaDomains can explain this.

 

[Domainace]

Flippa has a serious problem with lack of transparency. This is one example. It suits them now, but people will become wary of a market that seems to be stacked against them with backroom deals. Or maybe they will sell the site before it catches up with them?

 

[domain_broker13]

Flippa has a serious problem with lack of transparency. This is one example. It suits them now, but people will become wary of a market that seems to be stacked against them with backroom deals. Or maybe they will sell the site before it catches up with them?

I agree. Flippa needs to really buckle down, because they are losing money with back end deals. I have made many back end deals, without Flippa. I bet they lose thousands a week.

 

[FlippaDomains]

Flippa has a serious problem with lack of transparency. This is one example. It suits them now, but people will become wary of a market that seems to be stacked against them with backroom deals. Or maybe they will sell the site before it catches up with them?

I agree. Flippa needs to really buckle down, because they are losing money with back end deals. I have made many back end deals, without Flippa. I bet they lose thousands a week.

You're saying, you find buyers on Flippa and then transact with them off-site?

 

[Atomic Domains]

The guy has super seller status because he does what he does well. He sells domains in the mid $xx range and has 100% feedback for every transaction.

It's not about the dollar amount, it's about being an outstanding seller.

 

[biggie]

The guy has super-seller status because he does what he does well. He sells domains in the mid $xx range and has 100% feedback for every transaction.

It's not about the dollar amount, it's about being an outstanding seller.

yeah, i'd be "outstanding" ....in the cold,

if we sold our names for $$

 

[domain_broker13]

You're saying, you find buyers on Flippa and then transact with them off-site?

What I am saying is; when the auctions are done, and the site hasn't sold, and no offer has been presented. I deal with them outside of their perspective auction. So, it is pretty much a non flippa deal. But, having said that. If it wasn't on Flippa, I wouldn't have found it. So, I thank you for that. Flippa is my bible.

 

[Fliporium]

What I am saying is; when the auctions are done, and the site hasn't sold, and no offer has been presented. I deal with them outside of their perspective auction. So, it is pretty much a non flippa deal. But, having said that. If it wasn't on Flippa, I wouldn't have found it. So, I thank you for that. Flippa is my bible.

Does Flippa care about this? To me it does sound like it's OK to do, a buyer talks to a seller with a domain for sale on Flippa while it's being auctioned. Seller of domain is unable to sell domain via Flippa system, yet starts to chat with perspective buyer, they become friends, and they come to their own agreement outside of Flippa.

That typically sounds like it's against Flippa TOS (if I'm not mistaken) but the senario as described above is alright?

 

[FlippaDomains]

What I am saying is; when the auctions are done, and the site hasn't sold, and no offer has been presented. I deal with them outside of their perspective auction. So, it is pretty much a non flippa deal. But, having said that. If it wasn't on Flippa, I wouldn't have found it. So, I thank you for that. Flippa is my bible.

Does Flippa care about this? To me it does sound like it's OK to do, a buyer talks to a seller with a domain for sale on Flippa while it's being auctioned. Seller of domain is unable to sell domain via Flippa system, yet starts to chat with perspective buyer, they become friends, and they come to their own agreement outside of Flippa.

That typically sounds like it's against Flippa TOS (if I'm not mistaken) but the senario as described above is alright?

If there's a reason you don't want to close the sale on platform, negotiating post auction, relisting for free, paying a 10% commission which includes Flippa escrow ...then don't use the platform.

Finding buyers on platform and then taking them off platform is a violation of our ToS.

 

[biggie]

Finding buyers on platform and then taking them off platform is a violation of our ToS.

i've read that many buyers are "brought" to the platform.

so, do or don't those same buyers have the right to leave the platform or are they captive audiences of the platform for a duration or lifetime?

does the platform own the buyers, watchers, sellers and viewers?

if there is no binding agreement on a sale, then neither party is obligated to do business on the platform.

does the TOS specifically state that any user whether seller, buyer, watcher or viewer, cannot conduct business outside the platform?

imo....

 

[Enfant]

The guy asked a clear question.
Now, Flippa's staff shows up and instead of answering the main question will ask another question.
Amazing....

 

[FlippaDomains]

The guy asked a clear question.
Now, Flippa's staff shows up and instead of answering the main question will ask another question.
Amazing....

I think I answered it.

 

[FlippaDomains]

i've read that many buyers are "brought" to the platform.

so, do or don't those same buyers have the right to leave the platform or are they captive audiences of the platform for a duration or lifetime?

does the platform own the buyers, watchers, sellers and viewers?

if there is no binding agreement on a sale, then neither party is obligated to do business on the platform.

does the TOS specifically state that any user whether seller, buyer, watcher or viewer, cannot conduct business outside the platform?

imo....

You're absolutely right. We don't own anyone, nor can we force people to be loyal to our marketplace. But if we're not making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact on platform, then we're doing something wrong. I'd rather know how we can help than get into a tussle over semantics.

The ToS is tied to ongoing auctions, albeit when an auction ends, it is still on our platform -- available for buyers and sellers to lob offers back and forth, for 30 days.

My frustration is with those who solely enter the platform to gain customer information (aka leads) and then take them off platform. But per what I said above, we're not claiming you are now a "lifer." You can do what you wish. I've seen a lot of parties hop over to us to close sales, and I believe that is testament to the ongoing service we provide our customers in helping them build more-active seller profiles.

 

[equity78]

You're absolutely right. We don't own anyone, nor can we force people to be loyal to our marketplace. But if we're not making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact on platform, then we're doing something wrong. I'd rather know how we can help than get into a tussle over semantics.

The ToS is tied to ongoing auctions, albeit when an auction ends, it is still on our platform -- available for buyers and sellers to lob offers back and forth, for 30 days.

My frustration is with those who solely enter the platform to gain customer information (aka leads) and then take them off platform. But per what I said above, we're not claiming you are now a "lifer." You can do what you wish. I've seen a lot of parties hop over to us to close sales, and I believe that is testament to the ongoing service we provide our customers in helping them build more-active seller profiles.

Kevin to be fair the first question was how someone became a super seller ?

 

[FlippaDomains]

Kevin to be fair the first question was how someone became a super seller ?

You're right, apologies I veered off. @IceDude pretty much summed it up -- We don't have a 'set' amount we measure by, which I agree should probably be set in place. More importantly, we feel, is a seller's track record -- does s/he interact with buyers respectfully, garner 100% feedback, is an exemplary member, etc.

The guy has super seller status because he does what he does well. He sells domains in the mid $xx range and has 100% feedback for every transaction.

It's not about the dollar amount, it's about being an outstanding seller.

 

[biggie]

You're absolutely right. We don't own anyone, nor can we force people to be loyal to our marketplace. But if we're not making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact on platform, then we're doing something wrong. I'd rather know how we can help than get into a tussle over semantics.

The ToS is tied to ongoing auctions, albeit when an auction ends, it is still on our platform -- available for buyers and sellers to lob offers back and forth, for 30 days.

My frustration is with those who solely enter the platform to gain customer information (aka leads) and then take them off platform. But per what I said above, we're not claiming you are now a "lifer." You can do what you wish. I've seen a lot of parties hop over to us to close sales, and I believe that is testament to the ongoing service we provide our customers in helping them build more-active seller profiles.

Hi

Thanks for replying

rationale for questioning statements made pertaining to TOS is not a trivial issue.

if "the TOS is tied to ongoing auctions, albeit when an auctions ends", regardless to whether it is still on your platform.....when does the auction actually end?

that would be the question, and at that point, what options does that domain owner have to negotiate.

but look on the bright side, even if a seller leaves the platform to make a deal with a user, the platform still got paid for the original listing.

 

[FlippaDomains]

Hi

Thanks for replying

rationale for questioning statements made pertaining to TOS is not a trivial issue.

if "the TOS is tied to ongoing auctions, albeit when an auctions ends", regardless to whether it is still on your platform.....when does the auction actually end?

that would be the question, and at that point, what options does that domain owner have to negotiate.

but look on the bright side, even if a seller leaves the platform to make a deal with a user, the platform still got paid for the original listing.

The really short and somewhat vague answer is...It's not something we can enforce.

But I value those who want to work on platform, and/or those who do tell us why they may prefer not to.

There are many who pop onto the platform to extract end users and contacts, and then leave entirely. What to do about them? Privatize the buyer/seller info, post-sale? Disable messaging?

Someone can always just find the seller via WhoIs.

My take is, we will continue to improve our product offering, increase our value add, decrease our fees, provide both parties with more tools to make more sales...and those who appreciate that will appreciate continuing to work with us. That's all I'll say about it at this time, but I appreciate the dialogue.

 

[Fliporium]

You're right, apologies I veered off.

Sorry, that was my bad. Thank you for answering all the questions that were shot at you all at once in one thread.

 

[FlippaDomains]

Thank *you, @Fliporium