.com How I Sold SAQRO.com via Cold Emailing Domain Investors – My Experience

[domainlover2017]

Hey NamePros community,

I wanted to share a quick success story and some insights from a recent domain sale that might be helpful to others trying to sell their domains proactively.

The Domain: SAQRO.com​

• 5-letter .com
• Brandable, pronounceable, and relatively easy to spell
• No strong existing end-users, but I felt it had potential as a brand or investment domain

The Problem: No Inbound Offers​

I had the domain listed on marketplaces like Dan, Afternic, and SquadHelp, but it sat there for months with no action. Rather than waiting around, I decided to try something I hadn’t done seriously before — cold emailing domain investors directly.

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The Process:​

1. Researching Potential Buyers
I built a small list (about 30 people) of domain investors who:

• Seem to buy short brandables
• Have portfolios with similar types of domains
• Are active on Twitter or NamePros

2. Crafting the Email
I kept it very short and direct. Something like:

Subject: Quick offer – SAQRO.com
Hi [Name],
I’m reaching out to see if you might be interested in acquiring SAQRO.com — a short, brandable 5-letter .com.
Priced to sell quickly. Let me know if you’d like to discuss or make an offer.
Thanks,
[Your Name]

3. Responses
Out of ~30 emails:

• 6 replies
• 3 showed real interest
• 1 buyer negotiated and bought it

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The Sale:​

• Final sale price: $X,XXX (can share exact number if interested)
• Payment via Escrow.com
• Smooth and quick transaction

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Key Takeaways:​

• Cold emailing still works, especially if you're targeting the right people.
• Keep your message short, relevant, and personal.
• Investors are often looking for deals, so price it realistically if you're looking for a quick flip.
• Don't wait passively — outbound can be a powerful tool even for brandables.

Would love to hear if anyone else has had success with similar outbound strategies. Happy to answer any questions.