NetHost Group LLC, anyone heard of them?

[simm91]

I received an offer from a company called NetHost Group LLC for one of my domains. I wasn't sure if i could trust them so i did a bit of research and i couldn't find anything on the web about this company. This is all i found:
It turns out domain offers from NetHost Group LLC... - Arthur Guy - FriendFeed

Has anyone ever done business with NetHost Group LLC before? Can they be trusted?

Thanks.

 

[Kate]

Did they ask for an appraisal ? If so, then run away.

 

[simm91]

No, they just ask for my expectations for the domain that i am selling. It seems a genuine email but I'm wary, i find it strange that theres nothing on them on the web yet they claim to have a solid budget and ask if i have any other domains for sale.

 

[dombastic]

what can happen?

use moniker escrow

 

[simm91]

what can happen?

use moniker escrow

Fair point, would like to know though if anyone has ever done business with them before just out of curiosity.

 

[dombastic]

there are some many companies
and some of them without a web presence

also you may appear quite unknown to the others:

Join Date: Sep 2009

 

[simm91]

I think my suspicions are correct about NetHost Group LLC. The email i received is extremely similar to this thread:

http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/606806-is-this-fake.html

 

[dombastic]

I think my suspicions are correct about NetHost Group LLC. The email i received is extremely similar to this thread:

http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/606806-is-this-fake.html

and what can happen?

do you remember this question:

Did they ask for an appraisal ? If so, then run away.

 

[lord_saco]

Hi simm91,

I have received the same mail from Nethost LLC (from [email protected])

I just replied telling them my expectations (100€ minimum), but I haven't received any mail else...


Do you know anything else??


Greetings.

 

[randomo]

If you post the suspicious email that you received, experienced members can probably tell you whether it's a scam.

 

[lord_saco]

It was the same which was sent to simm91, I think so...


Hello,

We have seen your domain listed for sale. What are your expectations in
Euros or US dollars?

We have a solid investing budget and our company is very interested in
Internet names and web sites.

If you have other domains for sale feel free to send your list.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,

Andrew Ladner

Chief Information Officer

NetHost Group LLC

 

[exsedo]

My suspicion is that this will turn out to be an appraisal scam.
The next email will more than likely mention appraisals.
They just change the domain and company name every now and again when they get overexposed.

 

[Bushidoho]

It was the same which was sent to simm91, I think so...


Hello,

We have seen your domain listed for sale. What are your expectations in
Euros or US dollars?

We have a solid investing budget and our company is very interested in
Internet names and web sites.

If you have other domains for sale feel free to send your list.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,

Andrew Ladner

Chief Information Officer

NetHost Group LLC

I have received that exact same mail just a week ago. I didn't reply though, I'm pretty sure it is a scam.

 

[simm91]

It was the same which was sent to simm91, I think so...


Hello,

We have seen your domain listed for sale. What are your expectations in
Euros or US dollars?

We have a solid investing budget and our company is very interested in
Internet names and web sites.

If you have other domains for sale feel free to send your list.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,

Andrew Ladner

Chief Information Officer

NetHost Group LLC

Yeah thats the one. I also replied but havnt recieved anything back. 100% Scam in my opinion.

 

[mis_chiff]

I've moved this to Warnings and Alerts.
Thanks for the heads up

 

[SeanPreston]

It also sounds like a "copy and paste", also why would a company want a price in two currencies?

Couldn't they find out the other currencies anyway...lol

I wouldnt trust it, however send them an email saying your price and see what type of email you get back.

 

[Archangel]

I received the exact same email today. I'll reply with $500 & will post their reply, if one is sent.

Edit:
My exact reply:
I'm looking for anything in the mid-$XXX range but I'm open to any offer. This domain hasn't been appraised by a professional appraisal firm and I have no interest in having one performed since the domain itself more or less states its value. I am willing to negotiate but I'll sell for a flat $500.

It's abstruse that they claim to be a decent company yet the email I received from them came from a FREE Hotmail account.

 

[simm91]

i sent a reply as soon as i got the message from them, havn't had a reply back and doesn't look like im going to get one!

 

[Archangel]

Your answer: It's a scam.

I replied stating PERFECTLY that I had no desire to appraise this and that I'd sell for $500; this automated reply (I'm guessing it has to be) asked "How about $700?" Here is the email I was sent:

Can you accept 700?
Do you sell domain with a web site or just the name?

Domain without content is ok with me. Web site is not necessary.

Have you had your domain names evaluated in the past? I mean domain appraisals. Without valuation we cannot be sure in the sale price. It's very important for me in terms of reselling too. But we must engage a valuation company with REAL manual service. So I will only accept valuations from independent sources I and my partners trust.

To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companies.

Please check this blog with suggestions from other sellers and buyers:
Domain Talk

If, for example, the valuation comes higher you can adjust your asking price accordingly. It will be fair. I also hope you can give me 12% - 15% discount.

After you send me the valuation via email (usually it takes 1-2 days to obtain it) we'll continue our negotiations.

What is your preferred payment method: Escrow.com, International wire transfer, PayPal.com or something else?

Hope we can come to an agreement fast.

Looking forward to your reply.

---------- Post added at 10:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:54 PM ----------

Oh, my reply to him:

You can't scam a professional, kid. And your act has been sold out awhile back. Your reply just solidified it all.

http://www.namepros.com/warnings-an...-group-llc-anyone-heard-them.html#post3580779

You're a joke.

 

[dombastic]

not a good idea

now they change the company name
(probably does not even exist)
and the whole thread is useless