news My First Sale at NamePros!!

[Miguel Ferreira]

I'd just like to make a disclaimer starting this thread: I'm in NO way shape or form a member of this forum that you probably know or even should know but I'm very interested in being in this industry and bringing as much value to it as I can, that's why I'm sharing this "win".

So I'd just like to announce that I've sold my first domain here. As you can see from my profile (if you want) I've only just recently become a part of the family, but thank you all for the warming welcome, much appreciated...

I'm at a point where my portfolio (of 5 domains now LOL) seemed to need a little extra something so I decided to get rid of my 5L Domain (dot com)...

I had picked it up (it was expired) thinking it could be a good investment a few months ago and I wanted to see what happened whit an auction here:

So I've listed this 5L (SPLKA) and I'm glad to announce that I've sold it for a whopping $1 - to its highest bidder!

While I'm obviously at a clear loss when it comes to money, I've learned that I should be careful when starting an auction with NO Reserve and that I should read the rules about the winning bid has to take the domain (if it's not stated otherwise it's within 72 hours, and obviously I didn't state otherwise LOL)...

So there you go guys: my first successful deal right here at NamePros has just been pushed. Hope the new owner enjoys it and that I can inspire you (or not ).

Keep making deals happen. My Best Regards to you all

 

[Miguel Ferreira]

Congrats

Thank you!

 

[frank-germany]

5l.com are great

but you won't sell them here
for profit

try to list them at brandbucket

 

[Miguel Ferreira]

5l.com are great

but you won't sell them here
for profit

try to list them at brandbucket

Thanks for the heads up @frank-germany If only I knew that before listing it up :P

To be honest I was under the impression I would be able to sell it fast here and even if I didn't make a profit, I'd learn from the experience and cut on the upfront expense of listing the domain and having to wait...

Like you said a 5L is great so everyone would want it, right? Or so I thought :P

 

[frank-germany]

no all are equal

 

[Apprich]

Appreciate you are being genuine and honest about yourself. Obviously loosing $8 will return back to you as $888 worth experience. Most of us lost money in the beginning, just keep trying until you find the right solution..

 

[Deaol]

My first sale in 1999 was what got me interested in domaining, in fact my first domain registration was still my highest grossing sale to date (3 letter.com). As I have found out, you never know what domain in your portfolio has the potential to sell for a bunch of "moola".

Congrats on the sale, even if it was just $1 and still cost you more in the end for the initial reg fee :D

 

[Miguel Ferreira]

no all are equal

Learned the hard way :P ahahah

 

[Miguel Ferreira]

Appreciate you are being genuine and honest about yourself. Obviously loosing $8 will return back to you as $888 worth experience. Most of us lost money in the beginning, just keep trying until you find the right solution..

Thank you. Happy you recognize that!

I don't have a reason to not be, you know? I paid close attention to some of the best in the industries I'm passionate about (web dev/design/domain investing/amongst other) and some of the people that I look up to and all of them aren't afraid to be who they really are and expose themselves to the world. So I went for it too you know?

I'm in the process of building my dreams, so IF I'm not honest and genuine about it who else do I want to be? I was raised with the mentality to treat others like you want them to treat you, so It's easy for me you know?

This is not a rant by any means It's just an in-depth perception of who I am both as a person and who I want to be as a businessman

I've taken a hit of $8 that I'm getting back in positive energy and synergy from this forum, that's wayyy more important to me

I'll keep going and keep trying to minimise my mistakes for sure

Best regards :D

 

[Miguel Ferreira]

My first sale in 1999 was what got me interested in domaining, in fact my first domain registration was still my highest grossing sale to date (3 letter.com). As I have found out, you never know what domain in your portfolio has the potential to sell for a bunch of "moola".

Congrats on the sale, even if it was just $1 and still cost you more in the end for the initial reg fee :D

Thanks - It definitely cost me more than the reg fee (I'm down around $8 in this deal thanks to GD coupons :P ahaha)...

1999 was around the year I got my first computer. Internet wasn't even a concept I understood.... (Does this mean we're all grown up now? :P)

That sounds like a great deal Would you mind sharing some numbers to kill my curiosity? :P

I'm keeping up with it for sure. It's a journey and I just need to keep going "moola" will eventually appear...

Regards

 

[platey]

I'd just like to make a disclaimer starting this thread: I'm in NO way shape or form a member of this forum that you probably know or even should know but I'm very interested in being in this industry and bringing as much value to it as I can, that's why I'm sharing this "win".

So I'd just like to announce that I've sold my first domain here. As you can see from my profile (if you want) I've only just recently become a part of the family, but thank you all for the warming welcome, much appreciated...

I'm at a point where my portfolio (of 5 domains now LOL) seemed to need a little extra something so I decided to get rid of my 5L Domain (dot com)...

I had picked it up (it was expired) thinking it could be a good investment a few months ago and I wanted to see what happened whit an auction here:

So I've listed this 5L (SPLKA) and I'm glad to announce that I've sold it for a whopping $1 - to its highest bidder!

While I'm obviously at a clear loss when it comes to money, I've learned that I should be careful when starting an auction with NO Reserve and that I should read the rules about the winning bid has to take the domain (if it's not stated otherwise it's within 72 hours, and obviously I didn't state otherwise LOL)...

So there you go guys: my first successful deal right here at NamePros has just been pushed. Hope the new owner enjoys it and that I can inspire you (or not ).

Keep making deals happen. My Best Regards to you all

i have yet to make a sale but have just found 3 x 5 letter .com's {brandable} which if i decide to buy them will cost me £30 total i suppose

 

[Michelle]

I'm in the process of building my dreams, so IF I'm not honest and genuine about it who else do I want to be? I was raised with the mentality to treat others like you want them to treat you, so It's easy for me you know?

I agree What goes around

Send me your GD details and you can have the name back. Either that or if I sell you can have a % ?

I've taken a hit of $8 that I'm getting back in positive energy and synergy from this forum, that's wayyy more important to me

Best regards :D

Now you have made a profit

Michelle

 

[alcy]

bravo.

namepro can maybe one day consider exception to rule annd allow seller to request buyer to pay fee if sale price =1$.... better yet.. make that a default

just to avoid change.

 

[ben pedri]

It all starts with a dollar , double a penny every day for a month and you have over 21 million dollars

 

[Mike K]

I think the $1 is a big win. It's $1 more than you would have had by letting it expire.
And it saved you from spending $8 annually renewing a domain that's only worth $1. Now you can go spend all the future savings on better domain names!

 

[Cdomains]

Great start.

Now quit while you still have some money.

 

[VaibhavA]

Nice sharing Bro, It all begins with the first step. My first sale was at Namepros too. I was scared to even try initially, but after much ado I listed 1 for sale with a starting bid of 10$ and it got 1 bid. Then I got lucky with some sales at Godaddy auctions. So, keep trying, theres plenty for everyone.

 

[usernamex]

@Miguel Ferreira - congrats on your learning experience : grin :

I have yet to sell on NP, but I have studied many auctions here and you are not alone - many many members do not know the rules, I see auctions with terrible formatting and missing info all the time. I have seen auctions that timed out and no one noticed then sold higher too

It has been mentioned around the forum buyers can use the courtesy of paying friends and family if the amount is low, it would be lovely if the seller could mention that if the buyers are unaware. I have used f&f for all my purchase transactions here, all under $15 though so was a risk I was willing to take, no issues at all.

Plus I keep inviting everyone to the SuperSale threads, if you are going to hand-reg, at least get them cheap!
https://www.namepros.com/threads/944469/

 

[ctmixing]

Thanks :D Actually the buyer lost his mind and paid for the fees. Cool right? :P

Now I'm able to frame the bill

If you frame it that would be so cool. I wish I would have framed mine.

 

[Miguel Ferreira]

i have yet to make a sale but have just found 3 x 5 letter .com's {brandable} which if i decide to buy them will cost me £30 total i suppose

Thanks for reaching out @platey

However, I'm not really sure how to reply to you...If you left this here to maybe ask for advice, you're talking with the guy that sold his first 5L at his first namepro sale for $1, maybe someone else has better advises for you at this point.

With that being said, if you're looking for me to look at it and tell you why I would personally invest in them or not, please feel free to send me a PM...

 

[Miguel Ferreira]

@Miguel Ferreira - congrats on your learning experience : grin :

I have yet to sell on NP, but I have studied many auctions here and you are not alone - many many members do not know the rules, I see auctions with terrible formatting and missing info all the time. I have seen auctions that timed out and no one noticed then sold higher too

It has been mentioned around the forum buyers can use the courtesy of paying friends and family if the amount is low, it would be lovely if the seller could mention that if the buyers are unaware. I have used f&f for all my purchase transactions here, all under $15 though so was a risk I was willing to take, no issues at all.

Plus I keep inviting everyone to the SuperSale threads, if you are going to hand-reg, at least get them cheap!
https://www.namepros.com/threads/944469/

Wow @usernamex so much insight man, THANK YOU!!!

To be honest I've also researched a few other domains (not that I'm very active for a long time here but I've been lurking for some time now) and I've noticed that And to me I think that it's because since it's a "free to post" platform, people are more eager to sell sell sell and let go of the domains for a quick deal.

That was my case, my domain still had time for the renewal and all that and although probably it wasn't the best 5L it was still a 5L dot com. I thought well, this is a community that'll understand the value of it so I went for it.

Not that I'm complaining or anything, maybe I should have researched a little more and paid more attention before posting it, but the "Sell Domains" button is just right there you know? It's easy :P

Never heard of f&f before but I'll check it out, and the thread you mention too.

Thanks for the input, wish you all the best. Keep on closing deals!!!! :D