question HugeDomains.com as Reference For Pricing and Renewals

[TopBrandsForSale]

If a similar domain is listed on HugeDomains.com it's a good sign to understand if my domains have some value? Some of the keywords don't show many meaningful sales on NameBio but I can find them listed for sale on HugeDomains.com for good prices.

For instance, I have:
BuddyBurrito.com
BowlsKing.com
BurgersLab.com

and BuddyBurgers.com is listed there for $18,495.00 and BuddyBowls.com is listed for $17,695.00.

Should I take their listings as a reference to better understand the value of my domains?

Thanks everyone!

P.

 

[phaethon]

I think most HD prices don't make as sense at all from a domain value aspect. It's more like a sales technique to push the buyer into middle prices around 2-5K, thinking he is getting a good deal, as the most 'premium' HD names(not premium at all) are priced 15K.
In order to use this technique, you need domain volume similar to HD and a similar website of course.

 

[fardomai]

Those people have compiled huge data over the years.
They do rely on their bots on expired domains but I think they do a filter on renewals.
so I don't think they just keep renewing or pricing millions of domains blindly or randomly.

 

[TopBrandsForSale]

Yes I know what they do, they try to buy the same keywords over time to create a monopoly in a particular niche of domains. The question is, if they are bidding on some keywords, should I keep these domains since they see value in these keywords? Maybe I should be pricing them slightly lower for the same reason.

 

[phaethon]

They drop thousands of domains as well, they hold them around 2 years on average. Their renewal cost must be huge though, unless they have special deals in the industry.

 

[AEProgram]

Yes I know what they do, they try to buy the same keywords over time to create a monopoly in a particular niche of domains. The question is, if they are bidding on some keywords, should I keep these domains since they see value in these keywords? Maybe I should be pricing them slightly lower for the same reason.

If you buy the amount of names they buy, you automatically have many names in every category.

Their asking price should not be your guide unless you have their business model. It's like a small store trying to price their goods the way Walmart does, they won't stay in business long. However, Walmart, with its huge volume, can make a lot of money with their model.

 

[TopBrandsForSale]

If you buy the amount of names they buy, you automatically have many names in every category.

Their asking price should not be your guide unless you have their business model. It's like a small store trying to price their goods the way Walmart does, they won't stay in business long. However, Walmart, with its huge volume, can make a lot of money with their model.

I do agree with you. I'm not saying I should buy thousand domains and price them like they do.

I'm just saying if it makes sense to check their database as reference to understand a potential value for similar domains I own, like the example i made in my my original post

 

[esa]

short answer is no, they most likely have strong reason behind the pricing like potential end users, traffic, past offers, etc

 

[Sjpals]

They drop thousands of domains as well, they hold them around 2 years on average. Their renewal cost must be huge though, unless they have special deals in the industry.

I find a lot of their domains on expired domains.net (EG I like them, check the archives and find their sales page).

 

[phaethon]

I find a lot of their domains on expired domains.net (EG I like them, check the archives and find their sales page).

They do have some great domains, which they hold longer up to 6 years or forever, but I think over 90% of their portfolio is nothing special.
They even own silly domains, highly unlikely to ever sell.

 

[AEProgram]

I do agree with you. I'm not saying I should buy thousand domains and price them like they do.

I'm just saying if it makes sense to check their database as reference to understand a potential value for similar domains I own, like the example i made in my my original post

Check https://www.buydomains.com/ they have a lot of data too, see how their pricing is. I think you should price it based on the name and industry.

 

[tonyk2000]

Their level of automation is high. Both on determining what to catch and how to price it. Since the question is about manual pricing strategy of another portfolio, imo is does not make a lot of sense to use hd prices as a reference

 

[devuilo]

What is good for HD may not be good for everyone. Keyword monopoly is dead.

 

[iTesla]

I have dropcatch some of their domains, but did not had any luck selling them yet.

 

[Bob Hawkes]

I would use it as one relevant point of information, but not stress it too highly. As noted, they have automated a lot and we don't know whether that is so for this price, and if so if it is more relevant than other automated appraisals (that most would not base prices on).

If they have a name that is a direct competitor for one of yours, it is clearly important to know their ask. While agree the burrito and burgers names are similar, they are not direct competitors.

In same way I usually check out a term on Afternic, Dan and Sedo to see what very similar names are listed at what price.

-Bob

 

[TopBrandsForSale]

I would use it as one relevant point of information, but not stress it too highly. As noted, they have automated a lot and we don't know whether that is so for this price, and if so if it is more relevant than other automated appraisals (that most would not base prices on).

If they have a name that is a direct competitor for one of yours, it is clearly important to know their ask. While agree the burrito and burgers names are similar, they are not direct competitors.

In same way I usually check out a term on Afternic, Dan and Sedo to see what very similar names are listed at what price.

-Bob

Thanks, Bob. Always wise words from you!
Yes, I'm checking those platforms too. Just wanted to understand if I can rely on this database as well.

Thank y'all guys!

 

[Enwych]

Where there aren't many comparable sales at Namebio, I check BuyDomains listings. BuyDomains seems to price their domains realistically to move at the BIN price. Plus, that is your competition if you have similar keyword domains. I don't think HugeDomains pricing is as realistic or consistent as BuyDomains.

 

[TopBrandsForSale]

Where there aren't many comparable sales at Namebio, I check BuyDomains listings. BuyDomains seems to price their domains realistically to move at the BIN price. Plus, that is your competition if you have similar keyword domains. I don't think HugeDomains pricing is as realistic or consistent as BuyDomains.

Thank you I'll check it

 

[itssri]

Check https://www.buydomains.com/ they have a lot of data too, see how their pricing is. I think you should price it based on the name and industry.

Strangely buydomains.com is blocked in India, under IT Act of 2000!

I compared a com domain I have with a similar one on hugedomains:
HD lists rtwtrip for $3695
Mine is rtwtrips asking $12k on Sedo.

 

[Recons.Com]

If a similar domain is listed on HugeDomains.com it's a good sign to understand if my domains have some value? Some of the keywords don't show many meaningful sales on NameBio but I can find them listed for sale on HugeDomains.com for good prices.

For instance, I have:
BuddyBurrito.com
BowlsKing.com
BurgersLab.com

and BuddyBurgers.com is listed there for $18,495.00 and BuddyBowls.com is listed for $17,695.00.

Should I take their listings as a reference to better understand the value of my domains?

Thanks everyone!

P.

If HD prices a name above $3k, it normally means they have done their "home work". It either means the name has lots of potential end users, or there have been strong interest for it in the past.

Just a quick google search will show that there are lots of Buddy Burger or Buddy's Burger places around. Btw, in this case, plural is better, so Burritos would have been better. And so would be Buddy's. So, ideally BuddysBurritos.com, but BuddyBurrito works as well and there are some end users that might like it or someone new might come along. I'd price it in 1999-2999 range, but that is what I price 90% of my names anyway ))

 

[Kuffy]

BuddyBurgers.com is listed there for $18,495.00 and BuddyBowls.com is listed for $17,695.00.

BuddyBurgers and BuddyBowls are quite nice brandable name imho. I don't think they are worth the asking price though, especially for a startup business.