How take domain with $xx and sell it with $xxx in a few days

[scote]

How take domain with $xx and sell it with $xxx in a few days

By doing outbound
Buy which kind of domains
Is it possible, share your opnion

 

[Daniel Owens]

How take domain with $xx and sell it with $xxx in a few days

By doing outbound
Buy which kind of domains
Is it possible, share your opnion

Patience for right offer. I think the major marketplaces like namepros are good for sales. Sometimes, it works. Keep in mind if you have 100 domains you're lucky to sell 1 a month for xxx. However, I would advise not to register by hand-domains without doing proper research. If it's 100 bad domains it's hundreds or 1K loss if none sell. Also, when listing on namepros or anywhere if auction don't do $1 as you risk it going for x put a high bid start or if good enough put at fixed-price section or make an offer. Just my opinion on my 10 years on namepros. And, 20+ years selling.

 

[Daniel Owens]

Patience for right offer. I think the major marketplaces like namepros are good for sales. Sometimes, it works. Keep in mind if you have 100 domains you're lucky to sell 1 a month for xxx. However, I would advise not to register by hand-domains without doing proper research. If it's 100 bad domains it's hundreds or 1K loss if none sell. Also, when listing on namepros or anywhere if auction don't do $1 as you risk it going for x put a high bid start or if good enough put at fixed-price section or make an offer. Just my opinion on my 10 years on namepros. And, 20+ years selling.

Patience but also keep in mind 6 days of patience is hard to flip that quick. Make sure they are liquid domains such as 4L if you want to flip quick.

 

[Daniel Owens]

There are stories of people buying a 4-letter .com for like $90 which is xx then flipping for $200+ on namepros. However, if the 4L is total junk it might be a loss if it goes for $100 and you paid $90 because of fees. Only sometime prounceable would sell for $200+ as a 4-letter on namepros.

 

[biggie]

How take domain with $xx and sell it with $xxx in a few days

Hi

maybe the $xx domain was underpriced/undervalued, and another buyer saw $xxx for the name as a steal, so it got resold in a few days.

imo…

 

[Eric Lyon]

It sounds like you are referring to the quick-flip game, which has and still does work for some people, but not everyone.

For instance, in 2025, you can sometimes still find 4-letter .com's at the current market floor value in the $90 to $135 range on NamePros when someone is needing to liquidate for fast cash to pay some upcoming bills they didn't anticipate having.

It's rare to find them elsewhere at that price-point (Sometimes eBay, but not as often as on NamePros)

in 2023 I scored a few batches for $50 to $80 each (Per 4-letter .com) and then quick flipped them all within 4 months of acquisition. It was only a $497 profit for me in that short amount of time, but still a profit.

VIPs, Pros and Gold members can see the break-down and number crunching from acquisition to resale of that leveraging a 0%apy for 12-month credit card promotion as the investment capital (Just to test and see how it would play out) here: https://www.namepros.com/threads/domain-investment-capital-options.1293107/post-8884684

The same principle of buy low and sell high can be applied to any domain niche when focusing on the quicker-flips.

I actually shared an example the other day of a single-word quick flip:

Ok, here's an example of one I under sold in a batch deal, which fits better as an example of what you may be wanting to see.

Example of a domain being resold again after i sold it:

• I sold Alarmable (.com) back in 2012 in a package deal of 8 domains. The winning bid was $26 ($26 divided by 8 = $3.25 for the domain)
• NameBio shows Alarmable (.com) resold in 2013 for $467
• Today, Alarmable (.com) is a Godaddy parked page
• WayBack Machine shows that since I sold it in 2012 it's been a lander or parked page

The moral of that story is that the winner of that auction flipped the $3.25 domain they got from me (Bulk average cost break-down) for $467 a year later, making a $464.75 profit (Minus 1 renewal cost).

Not too bad for the winner, huh? Looks like that was @domenfx (That was your reported sale on NameBio right?)

I'm not even going to ask what you profited on the other 7 domains in the 8 domain batch. But then, it was so long ago, you may not remember the sale prices or the other domains since I edited them back out of the list back then once sold.

Source

That was back in 2012 and I registered the domain with a $0.99 cent first year promotion code. So, technically, I made a $2.26 profit per domain x 8 domains = $18.08 total profit for the package deal.

Back then I managed a huge portfolio, dealt in bulk deal + single sales and played the quick flip game with promo codes. It allowed me to generate anywhere from $45 to $250 per day average each year for the few years I played the quick-flip game.

I got tired of all the work required to manage a large portfolio like that with daily listing, removals, updates, transfers, optimizations, etc... and pivoted to a different business model.

At the time though, it made sense and taught me a lot.

Registrars still have promo codes in 2025 in various extensions and some members still play the quick-flip game.

For perspective, here's some current promos for less than a buck registration costs: https://www.namepros.com/threads/ev...register-with-a-1-budget-here-you-go.1363579/

It also helps to understand liquidity Vs illiquidity when trying to play the quick flip game: https://www.namepros.com/threads/so...than-any-other-registrar.1361289/post-9446961

 

[Daniel Owens]

It sounds like you are referring to the quick-flip game, which has and still does work for some people, but not everyone.

For instance, in 2025, you can sometimes still find 4-letter .com's at the current market floor value in the $90 to $135 range on NamePros when someone is needing to liquidate for fast cash to pay some upcoming bills they didn't anticipate having.

It's rare to find them elsewhere at that price-point (Sometimes eBay, but not as often as on NamePros)

in 2023 I scored a few batches for $50 to $80 each (Per 4-letter .com) and then quick flipped them all within 4 months of acquisition. It was only a $497 profit for me in that short amount of time, but still a profit.

VIPs, Pros and Gold members can see the break-down and number crunching from acquisition to resale of that leveraging a 0%apy for 12-month credit card promotion as the investment capital (Just to test and see how it would play out) here: https://www.namepros.com/threads/domain-investment-capital-options.1293107/post-8884684

The same principle of buy low and sell high can be applied to any domain niche when focusing on the quicker-flips.

I actually shared an example the other day of a single-word quick flip:

Ok, here's an example of one I under sold in a batch deal, which fits better as an example of what you may be wanting to see.

Example of a domain being resold again after i sold it:

• I sold Alarmable (.com) back in 2012 in a package deal of 8 domains. The winning bid was $26 ($26 divided by 8 = $3.25 for the domain)
• NameBio shows Alarmable (.com) resold in 2013 for $467
• Today, Alarmable (.com) is a Godaddy parked page
• WayBack Machine shows that since I sold it in 2012 it's been a lander or parked page

The moral of that story is that the winner of that auction flipped the $3.25 domain they got from me (Bulk average cost break-down) for $467 a year later, making a $464.75 profit (Minus 1 renewal cost).

Not too bad for the winner, huh? Looks like that was @domenfx (That was your reported sale on NameBio right?)

I'm not even going to ask what you profited on the other 7 domains in the 8 domain batch. But then, it was so long ago, you may not remember the sale prices or the other domains since I edited them back out of the list back then once sold.

Source

That was back in 2012 and I registered the domain with a $0.99 cent first year promotion code. So, technically, I made a $2.26 profit per domain x 8 domains = $18.08 total profit for the package deal.

Back then I managed a huge portfolio, dealt in bulk deal + single sales and played the quick flip game with promo codes. It allowed me to generate anywhere from $45 to $250 per day average each year for the few years I played the quick-flip game.

I got tired of all the work required to manage a large portfolio like that with daily listing, removals, updates, transfers, optimizations, etc... and pivoted to a different business model.

At the time though, it made sense and taught me a lot.

Registrars still have promo codes in 2025 in various extensions and some members still play the quick-flip game.

For perspective, here's some current promos for less than a buck registration costs: https://www.namepros.com/threads/ev...register-with-a-1-budget-here-you-go.1363579/

You are wise Eric. The quick flip game can be done with low capital but at the same time $1000 worth of $1 domains may never return a ROI so I’d say proceed with caution.

 

[Eric Lyon]

You are wise Eric. The quick flip game can be done with low capital but at the same time $1000 worth of $1 domains may never return a ROI so I’d say proceed with caution.

Like with any investment/venture, results vary and what works for one may not work for another. There's also a very sharp learning curve to compensate for, resulting in most ending up flipping their cart or flying out of it halfway thru the curve.

The quick flip game isn't for everyone.

 

[enterscope]

If you don't know how then I wouldn't suggest trying. Better to save up your money and buy 1 really good domain.

 

[domainsaurus]

Patience for right offer. I think the major marketplaces like namepros are good for sales. Sometimes, it works. Keep in mind if you have 100 domains you're lucky to sell 1 a month for xxx. However, I would advise not to register by hand-domains without doing proper research. If it's 100 bad domains it's hundreds or 1K loss if none sell. Also, when listing on namepros or anywhere if auction don't do $1 as you risk it going for x put a high bid start or if good enough put at fixed-price section or make an offer. Just my opinion on my 10 years on namepros. And, 20+ years selling.

Patience is the right word. The game is to identify valuable domains and then to place them in front of the people having the willingness and the budget to buy those domains. And domains are not having the same value for everyone. A brandable name might be hugely important for a startup and means nothing for most of the people. A dentist might be willing to pay 5k for a domain that is valued by godaddy at 500. But finding that dentist takes time.

 

[domain_plus]

check trends frequently or you have special information

 

[scote]

There are stories of people buying a 4-letter .com for like $90 which is xx then flipping for $200+ on namepros. However, if the 4L is total junk it might be a loss if it goes for $100 and you paid $90 because of fees. Only sometime prounceable would sell for $200+ as a 4-letter on namepros.

Thanks, which place is best for sell 4L? (I means more possible sold with high price)

 

[scote]

Hi

maybe the $xx domain was underpriced/undervalued, and another buyer saw $xxx for the name as a steal, so it got resold in a few days.

imo…

You are right. How about take some domain might have end user then doing outbound?

 

[scote]

It sounds like you are referring to the quick-flip game, which has and still does work for some people, but not everyone.

For instance, in 2025, you can sometimes still find 4-letter .com's at the current market floor value in the $90 to $135 range on NamePros when someone is needing to liquidate for fast cash to pay some upcoming bills they didn't anticipate having.

It's rare to find them elsewhere at that price-point (Sometimes eBay, but not as often as on NamePros)

in 2023 I scored a few batches for $50 to $80 each (Per 4-letter .com) and then quick flipped them all within 4 months of acquisition. It was only a $497 profit for me in that short amount of time, but still a profit.

VIPs, Pros and Gold members can see the break-down and number crunching from acquisition to resale of that leveraging a 0%apy for 12-month credit card promotion as the investment capital (Just to test and see how it would play out) here: https://www.namepros.com/threads/domain-investment-capital-options.1293107/post-8884684

The same principle of buy low and sell high can be applied to any domain niche when focusing on the quicker-flips.

I actually shared an example the other day of a single-word quick flip:

Ok, here's an example of one I under sold in a batch deal, which fits better as an example of what you may be wanting to see.

Example of a domain being resold again after i sold it:

• I sold Alarmable (.com) back in 2012 in a package deal of 8 domains. The winning bid was $26 ($26 divided by 8 = $3.25 for the domain)
• NameBio shows Alarmable (.com) resold in 2013 for $467
• Today, Alarmable (.com) is a Godaddy parked page
• WayBack Machine shows that since I sold it in 2012 it's been a lander or parked page

The moral of that story is that the winner of that auction flipped the $3.25 domain they got from me (Bulk average cost break-down) for $467 a year later, making a $464.75 profit (Minus 1 renewal cost).

Not too bad for the winner, huh? Looks like that was @domenfx (That was your reported sale on NameBio right?)

I'm not even going to ask what you profited on the other 7 domains in the 8 domain batch. But then, it was so long ago, you may not remember the sale prices or the other domains since I edited them back out of the list back then once sold.

Source

That was back in 2012 and I registered the domain with a $0.99 cent first year promotion code. So, technically, I made a $2.26 profit per domain x 8 domains = $18.08 total profit for the package deal.

Back then I managed a huge portfolio, dealt in bulk deal + single sales and played the quick flip game with promo codes. It allowed me to generate anywhere from $45 to $250 per day average each year for the few years I played the quick-flip game.

I got tired of all the work required to manage a large portfolio like that with daily listing, removals, updates, transfers, optimizations, etc... and pivoted to a different business model.

At the time though, it made sense and taught me a lot.

Registrars still have promo codes in 2025 in various extensions and some members still play the quick-flip game.

For perspective, here's some current promos for less than a buck registration costs: https://www.namepros.com/threads/ev...register-with-a-1-budget-here-you-go.1363579/

It also helps to understand liquidity Vs illiquidity when trying to play the quick flip game: https://www.namepros.com/threads/so...than-any-other-registrar.1361289/post-9446961

Yes, I registered some domain with promote in the past(when I'm 100% newbie)

So I only loss few dollars today.
I think I might never sell airplanes.one(I thought it worth 4 figures in the past lol) before it expire.

IMO, it's good idea for 100% newbie try handreg with cheap fees and know which domain is good and bad.
But never the best way to quick-flip?
Or there might some right place to flip them?

 

[scote]

If you don't know how then I wouldn't suggest trying. Better to save up your money and buy 1 really good domain.

Yea, but how to make sure it could be sold to end user with only 1 domain? Maybe super premium one?

 

[enterscope]

Yea, but how to make sure it could be sold to end user with only 1 domain? Maybe super premium one?

I guess that's the point, if you don't know what sells you shouldn't try to do quick flips. It's harder to buy a low priced domain and flip than to buy a higher priced domain and wait for end user.

Even better is to keep learning and save your money, only buy when you know 100% it is a good deal.

Look at auctions, check recently sold domains, learn what end users are buying first.

 

[mwzd]

If you don't know how then I wouldn't suggest trying. Better to save up your money and buy 1 really good domain.

What if you don't have anything to "save up"?

I did this 2007-2010, sold a few thousand domains including bulk lots of 200-300 names to individuals and companies.

That formed the basis for my subsequent portfolio.

 

[enterscope]

What if you don't have anything to "save up"?

I did this 2007-2010, sold a few thousand domains including bulk lots of 200-300 names to individuals and companies.

That formed the basis for my subsequent portfolio.

Then definitely don't attempt it (for most people) and that's because 20 x $10 x yearly renewals really adds up.

When you could take the 20 x $10 ($200) and buy one good domain, and invest the money you save on yearly renewals ($200) into another good domain.

And just for example, you can find decent 4L domains for $200 that still have liquidity.

 

[bmugford]

What if you don't have anything to "save up"?

Well, unfortunately with a limited budget comes limited options. That is true with any field though.

The domain field has one of the lowest barriers to entry of any field.

At some point it is better to not invest, than waste money buying crappy domains.

You often see this death by a thousand cuts by newer investors. They register bad domain after bad domain because they were cheap and available, then all of a sudden they have a bunch of liabilities.

If you have a limited budget, you are probably better off learning more. At some point you can leverage your knowledge into investment opportunities, even for lower dollar domains.

One overall issue with domain investing is having unrealistic expectations. If it was easy, everyone would do it.

Brad

 

[Eric Lyon]

I think I might never sell airplanes.one(I thought it worth 4 figures in the past lol) before it expire.

Unfortunately, I wouldn't have grabbed that with a $0.10 promo code.

Air.one Maybe, as it also plays as a brandable hack and not just a short 3-letter dictionary word. This one, for me, feels more worth a $0.10 speculation for 12-months before I decided to renew, drop or give it away.

I'm not a fan of .one, but if I was to hypothetically do prospecting in it, something closer to my example above is the direction I might go (That could change once I actually dig into the .one extension in a few months doing TLD Analysis - Still digging through ccTLD's at the moment).