question I’m a new member here, and I’ve spent the last seven years buying domains, but without any significant sales to show for it.

[Brother Bob]

Hello everyone,

I’m a new member here, and I’ve spent the last seven years buying domains, but without any significant sales to show for it. I first learned about NamePros years ago from Rob Monster, but I was more focused on Flippa and Godaddy auctions at the time. However, I recently found that Godaddy no longer allows sellers to auction their domains, only to buy.

Now, I have some questions. After seven years of trying to flip domains with no major sales, I’m starting to feel quite concerned. I often come across stories of others making substantial sales, and it leaves me wondering, has anyone here, or someone you know like a friend or family member, ever sold a domain for over $1,000? It seems like all I see are sales in the tens of thousands or even millions. Are those figures genuine? I’m really exhausted from renewing domains without seeing any real sales.

 

[Bravo Mod Team]

Some are real. Some are fake.

Do you want to share a sample of your domains?

That'd probably lead to more helpful feedback.

 

[DomainMundo]

Hello everyone,

I’m a new member here, and I’ve spent the last seven years buying domains, but without any significant sales to show for it. I first learned about NamePros years ago from Rob Monster, but I was more focused on Flippa and Godaddy auctions at the time. However, I recently found that Godaddy no longer allows sellers to auction their domains, only to buy.

Now, I have some questions. After seven years of trying to flip domains with no major sales, I’m starting to feel quite concerned. I often come across stories of others making substantial sales, and it leaves me wondering, has anyone here, or someone you know like a friend or family member, ever sold a domain for over $1,000? It seems like all I see are sales in the tens of thousands or even millions. Are those figures genuine? I’m really exhausted from renewing domains without seeing any real sales.

I sold a domain for $999 at the end of March. It was a .dev, which, as I painfully learned, is not a TLD that's exactly flying off the online shelves. So, it happens (you asked about sales over $1,000 but... almost). I know the wait is discouraging but if you can afford the renewal fees, I'd say stick with it. At least with the domains that you really think can sell. Maybe you can prune your portfolio and keep only the best. I've also tried to be proactive and advertise my domains. I recently listed two NYC domains on the local Craigslist, for example. I know how hard it is to sit back and hope that a buyer finds your domain.

Anyway, welcome to the forum and good luck. I've been attacked here for expressing my opinion as a newbie, so it will be nice to have another neophyte around.

 

[Kyle Tully]

Hello everyone,

I’m a new member here, and I’ve spent the last seven years buying domains, but without any significant sales to show for it. I first learned about NamePros years ago from Rob Monster, but I was more focused on Flippa and Godaddy auctions at the time. However, I recently found that Godaddy no longer allows sellers to auction their domains, only to buy.

Now, I have some questions. After seven years of trying to flip domains with no major sales, I’m starting to feel quite concerned. I often come across stories of others making substantial sales, and it leaves me wondering, has anyone here, or someone you know like a friend or family member, ever sold a domain for over $1,000? It seems like all I see are sales in the tens of thousands or even millions. Are those figures genuine? I’m really exhausted from renewing domains without seeing any real sales.

Buy better names.

 

[DomainMundo]

Buy better names.

What an incredibly unhelpful response. Obviously, the domains @Bobnono bought were the best he could think to acquire at the time of purchase.

Hate to say it, but several of the VIP members on this forum are total ass*oles. If NamePros.com is solely for experienced domainers, and newbies are not welcome here, I hope a moderator will let me know and I'll leave right away. In the meantime, I'm glad there's the ignore button.

 

[DrJacoby]

What an incredibly unhelpful response. Obviously, the domains @Bobnono bought were the best he could think to acquire at the time of purchase.

The domains he bought were obviously not good enough. So what @Kyle Tully said is spot on.

 

[pb]

Seven years is a long time. Did you even list your domains anywhere? Like sedo or afternic? I don't think domain flipping is a viable business model (maybe used to be, but I never really dabbled in that). You need to put your names in front of as many eyes as possible and wait patiently. If they are any good, the sales will start to flow.

 

[VadimK]

Seven years is quite a long time. But no one here really knows your situation - whether the names are not good, or your portfolio consists of just five domains priced at a million each, or you just never took the time to analyze the market and find good names to buy.

If you prefer not to share publicly, feel free to PM your names and I’ll be happy to give you my honest opinion.

That said, one thing is generally true: at any given moment, you always try to buy better names - based on the experience you gain and the techniques you test - that's how you progress in this game.

 

[DomainMundo]

The domains he bought were obviously not good enough. So what @Kyle Tully said is spot on.

Even if that were the case, how is "buy better" helpful? If someone asks for your advice because they're not succeeding at school or work, do you just tell them "do better" and walk away?

I bought about seven or eight .dev domains when they became available to the public (2019) after I read an article stating that .dev was going to be the new "hot TLD." (LOL. Joke's on me.) Not a single one sold for years. I suppose if I had asked the nice people on this forum in February about my lack of success, they would have told me all my domains sucked. Then, one day in late March, much to my surprise, I got the email below. It was only then that I started to think of domaining as a real possibility to generate extra income, bought more domains and joined this forum to try to learn as much as I can (which now feels like a mistake). Who's to say that the same thing is not about to happen to @Bobnono? And, more importantly, why is rudeness to newbies acceptable on this forum?

You know what? Never mind. Life's too short to waste it in a place where I'm clearly not welcome.

 

[bmugford]

I sell many domains in the $X,XXX range. The vast majority of my sales are in this range.

The issue is likely a combination of portfolio size, quality, and asking prices.

If you have enough decent domains, priced right, you should make some sales.

Brad

 

[Future Sensors]

@DomainMundo Is your portfolio comprised solely of these seven or eight .dev names, one of which has already sold? I'd say, prioritize adding .com's, and push for differentiation.

bought more domains

Ah, do tell more (you don't need to mention the exact domains)

 

[bmugford]

What an incredibly unhelpful response. Obviously, the domains @Bobnono bought were the best he could think to acquire at the time of purchase.

Hate to say it, but several of the VIP members on this forum are total ass*oles. If NamePros.com is solely for experienced domainers, and newbies are not welcome here, I hope a moderator will let me know and I'll leave right away. In the meantime, I'm glad there's the ignore button.

I welcome newcomers.

His reply might have been curt, but it is often the case that domain quality is an issue when it comes to lack of sales (and interest).

If quality is not the issue, then it is likely small sample size or prices that are too high.

Brad

 

[Alayna10]

Hello everyone,

I’m a new member here, and I’ve spent the last seven years buying domains, but without any significant sales to show for it. I first learned about NamePros years ago from Rob Monster, but I was more focused on Flippa and Godaddy auctions at the time. However, I recently found that Godaddy no longer allows sellers to auction their domains, only to buy.

Now, I have some questions. After seven years of trying to flip domains with no major sales, I’m starting to feel quite concerned. I often come across stories of others making substantial sales, and it leaves me wondering, has anyone here, or someone you know like a friend or family member, ever sold a domain for over $1,000? It seems like all I see are sales in the tens of thousands or even millions. Are those figures genuine? I’m really exhausted from renewing domains without seeing any real sales.

$1,000 for a domain? wow! That’s quite a big number.
Most people I know try to find expired domains at cheaper rates and work on it.
But yes, larger companies consider premium domains and they are willing to pay much more for them.

 

[BaileyUK]

I've never liked that reference to 'Better Names' The truth is most members, including myself, wouldn't be able to exactly pinpoint own own best names in terms of potential sales value. However what we do know is what Type of domains generally sell well

Sure, some will say 'of course I know my best names' But that's mostly just a personal opinion until a sale happens. I am going to differentiate between out-and-out blinders, which are few and far between and refer to generally successful portfolio holdings.

You OP sound like somebody who has followed a rather vague path of personal likes in registrations rather than what the market dictates. You only need to read the Sales requests to realise this happens a lot

Some of us are better at 'Hunting' others better at Creating. The hunted/dropped domains always hold the best immediate cash potential, The created need to wait for their usually infrequent buyer. Hence we all tend to hold portfolios of style.

I consider myself a successful domainer, in the 2 to 5k price range. I rely a lot on my own creativity then negotiating skills and in most cases identifying my potential buyer. I enjoy doing all my ground-work once I know money is already on the table.

 

[bmugford]

The OP mentions they were introduced to NamePros by the fraud Rob Monster, so who knows what type of domains they registered.

Rob pushed a lot of terrible information, like hyphenated domains being great.

Brad

 

[cooljub]

I’ve spent the last seven years buying domains, but without any significant sales to show for it.

Same here

Welcome to np, good luck

 

[URL Stream]

What an incredibly unhelpful response. Obviously, the domains @Bobnono bought were the best he could think to acquire at the time of purchase.

Hate to say it, but several of the VIP members on this forum are total ass*oles. If NamePros.com is solely for experienced domainers, and newbies are not welcome here, I hope a moderator will let me know and I'll leave right away. In the meantime, I'm glad there's the ignore button.

Hello @DomainMundo, and welcome to NamePros!

You might consider introducing yourself in the Networking – Meet and Greet section — it could give you a different perspective on the community here.

Good luck

has anyone here, or someone you know like a friend or family member, ever sold a domain for over $1,000?

https://namebio.com/

 

[Kyle Tully]

What an incredibly unhelpful response. .

It’s actually the single most helpful response.

 

[phaethon]

What the OP and everyone in this category should do is simply quit domaining and try something else. 7 years is a long time to accumulate losses..

 

[DrJacoby]

What the OP and everyone in this category should do is simply quit domaining and try something else. 7 years is a long time.

But Rob Monster told him to do it, shouldn't he obey the great leader?