discuss Outbound marketing

[Want2learn]

I have started my outbound marketing. The first domain I have focused on is MainStreetGuns.com
There are a lot of gun shops on MainStreet! My initial email is a cold call, so it is short, simple, and to the point . . .

Good afternoon. My name is Randall. I noticed that you own a gun shop on Main Street. I own the domain MainStreetGuns.com and it is available to purchase. Please let me know if you are interested. My number is XXXXXXXXXX.
The Gun industry is valued upwards of 50 Billion Dollars. The industry is very competitive, so owning a website that is easy to remember and connects with your physical location could prove priceless. Take advantage of this domain today, and keep it out of your competitor's hands.
Best regards,
Randall

Any suggestions are welcomed!

This is probably a domain many of you wouldn't register or buy. When you all look at it that way, it is easy for you to say I would accept $50 for the domain. However, I see potential here. Not just pie in the sky potential either. There is a huge pool of potential end users though. Guns are big business. I have checked Namebio, and it is somewhat difficult to gauge value. Im not trying to do an end around here with appraisals.

After the cold call emails when contacted about the domain by end user, what do you do then? If I get an email, hypothetically speaking of course saying they are interested, how much do I want for it? Emailing back saying make me an offer seems counterintuitive . . . I reached out to them first.

For a gun shop that is on main street this is a great name. I would argue it could be a brand name for them in addition to a website. But I still have that hypothetical email to get to!

I know this is one deal. It isn't strong enough by itself to get me in the black. I feel so strongly about this domain, I do not feel the need to take a lowball price. I tried to see how many gun shops there are on Main Streets in the US, but I had no luck. If you are a gun shop owner and are on Main Street, I have the brand and domain that is possibly the best. If your last name is Smith, great! Smith Guns might be difficult to sell to Mr. Yang when you are ready to retire!

Because of all of this on top of the fact we are talking a 50 billion dollar industry, I don't want to give it away.

Back to hypothetical email . . . how do you respond to question how much do you want for it?

 

[ezee]

Well @Want2learn , we sure can play some role play ,I been getting many replies on some of my domains ,and normally the first question in reply to the mail is "How Much" so you need to have some numbers in mind

I normally reply with my asking price $X,XXX and I also let them know that I have opened the domain up to offers in marketplace they can feel free to put in an offer

 

[RevolutionaryDomains]

Get rid of the fluff. No need to tell a gun shop owner what the gun industry is worth, as they're likely far more versed on the subject than you. Keep it simple, short, and to the point.

You might also consider including a price in your email, since you are reaching out to them, not the reverse. However, if you don't then be sure to have your price ready, as suggested by NADAMS above, in the event someone inquires, IMO.

...gl

 

[Want2learn]

@NADAMS

Here is the thing. I hand reg it. It cost me less than $10! I have until March 2018 to renew. I will def renew this one if my hypotheticals fall through! I don't want to over or under value the domain.

When you consider:

The industry is $50 Billion dollars
Main Street Guns is brand-able
Main Street Guns is a location, the geo component
It is easy to say and remember
It is 3 words

To me this does not feel like a low $300 sale to me!

 

[Want2learn]

Get rid of the fluff. No need to tell a gun shop owner what the gun industry is worth, as they're likely far more versed on the subject than you. Keep it simple, short, and to the point.

You might also consider including a price in your email, since you are reaching out to them, not the reverse. However, if you don't then be sure to have your price ready, as suggested by NADAMS above, in the event someone inquires, IMO.

...gl

For next round of emails Ill delete the fluff

I am struggling like hell (is hell considered cursing on NamePros by the way?) to put a price on it for the reasons I mentioned above.

 

[RevolutionaryDomains]

For next round of emails Ill delete the fluff

I am struggling like hell (is hell considered cursing on NamePros by the way?) to put a price on it for the reasons I mentioned above.

You certainly don't have to include a price. It's just a suggestion. Sometimes it helps, other times it doesn't. So it's a craps shoot, either way.

If you don't feel like including a price in the email just have one ready for the name/s included in your email, so you can promptly reply to those who may inquire, IMO.

 

[ezee]

For next round of emails Ill delete the fluff

I am struggling like hell (is hell considered cursing on NamePros by the way?) to put a price on it for the reasons I mentioned above.

Do some homework with prices before going out ,check out namebio.com ,looking at similar sales ,The gun Industry might be 50Billion dollars but JoeSoap in main street knows thats why he is in the gun business and is not going to want to hear a story ,he is a busy Gunshop owner who saw your email and yes if it tickles his fancy and happy with the asking price wants to pay get a site up and make more money you really do not want to be haggling prices of where you do not know what you want as price to start with ,time is money and best way is to put numbers on the table and move on

 

[ezee]

@RevolutionaryDomains has given true Honest Advice which we all can learn from I am learning my self daily

 

[Want2learn]

I love NameBio!

MainStreet data where keyword is anywhere.

delmarmainstreet.com 500 USD 2017-05-11 GoDaddy
mainstreetwebworx.com 110 USD 2017-05-02 GoDaddy
onemainstreet.com 110 USD 2017-04-11 GoDaddy
mainstreetinn.com 565 USD 2017-03-14 GoDaddy
mainstreetcities.com 306 USD 2016-07-12 GoDaddy
club24mainstreet.com 491 USD 2016-05-10 GoDaddy
mainstreetbrokers.com 2,500 USD 2016-04-21 Uniregistry
billhoodmainstreetmotors.com 267 USD 2016-02-23 GoDaddy
mainstreetbusinessjournal.com 270 USD 2015-12-02 GoDaddy
mainstreetconstruction.com 1,800 USD 2015-07-23 BuyDomains

MainStreet data where keyword is at start.

mainstreetwebworx.com 110 USD 2017-05-02 GoDaddy
mainstreetinn.com 565 USD 2017-03-14 GoDaddy
mainstreetcities.com 306 USD 2016-07-12 GoDaddy
mainstreetbrokers.com 2,500 USD 2016-04-21 Uniregistry
mainstreetbusinessjournal.com 270 USD 2015-12-02 GoDaddy
mainstreetconstruction.com 1,800 USD 2015-07-23 BuyDomains
mainstreetgardencafe.com 126 USD 2015-05-27 GoDaddy
mainstreetmarketingmachines.com 112 USD 2015-04-30 GoDaddy
mainstreetrealty.com 895 USD 2014-10-11 NameJet
mainstreetlimo.com 185 USD 2014-08-05 GoDaddy

Top Main Street with MS at start . . .

mainstreetinvestment.com 3,000 USD 2014-01-12 Afternic
mainstreetbrokers.com 2,500 USD 2016-04-21 Uniregistry
mainstreetconstruction.com 1,800 USD 2015-07-23 BuyDomains
mainstreetpharmacy.com 1,200 USD 2012-12-30 Afternic
mainstreetmarket.com 1,115 USD 2012-02-18 GoDaddy
mainstreetrealty.com 895 USD 2014-10-11 NameJet
mainstreetgoldworks.com 725 USD 2014-02-26 GoDaddy
mainstreets.com 708 USD 2009-09-23 Afternic
mainstreetinn.com 565 USD 2017-03-14 GoDaddy
mainstreettrading.com 535 USD 2012-06-05 GoDaddy

Guns anywhere data:

gunslinger.com 10,600 USD 2017-05-12 NameJet
gunsafetycourse.com 241 USD 2017-02-11 GoDaddy
gunstogo.com 285 USD 2017-01-02 DropCatch
rustyguns.com 123 USD 2016-12-25 GoDaddy
thegunsource.com 400 USD 2016-10-18 GoDaddy
goldenguns.com 125 USD 2016-09-02 GoDaddy
massiveguns.com 175 USD 2016-07-26 Flippa
stungunsupply.com 510 USD 2016-05-01 GoDaddy
air-guns.com 535 USD 2016-04-25 GoDaddy
shotgunstore.com 102 USD 2016-02-08 GoDaddy

Guns Top Sales:

guns.com 800,000 USD 2010-03-11 Moniker
cashforguns.com 24,191 USD 2015-02-08 Uniregistry
gunsafety.com 15,088 USD 2013-06-17 Afternic
spearguns.com 14,000 USD 2009-04-06 Moniker
gunslinger.com 10,600 USD 2017-05-12 NameJet
gunsinc.com 7,140 USD 2011-07-25 Sedo
gunsandbutter.com 6,500 USD 2013-12-15 Afternic
gunskins.com 5,000 USD 2013-06-12 Sedo
gunspace.com 5,000 USD 2008-04-08 Afternic
tattooguns.com 3,900 USD 2006-05-02 SnapNames

Guns at end data:

rustyguns.com 123 USD 2016-12-25 GoDaddy
goldenguns.com 125 USD 2016-09-02 GoDaddy
massiveguns.com 175 USD 2016-07-26 Flippa
air-guns.com 535 USD 2016-04-25 GoDaddy
3guns.com 105 USD 2016-01-15 DropCatch
ctrguns.com 787 USD 2015-07-08 GoDaddy
justguns.com 560 USD 2015-04-24 GoDaddy
tonsofguns.com 688 USD 2015-04-12 Uniregistry
cashforguns.com 24,191 USD 2015-02-08 Uniregistry
myguns.com 256 USD 2014-02-27 GoDaddy


After all of that data, MainStreetRealty.com "feels" like the closest match to MainStreetGuns.com

So October 2014 it went for $895, the realty domain. Would we expect it to sell for less, the same, or more today? I suspect, but cannot prove, and it is certainly more convenient to think/believe this . . . I think there are way more Main Street Gun businesses than Main Street Realty businesses.

I must say, my respect level has certainly increased for all of you domainers. To make money at this, it takes a skillful person to make money! Part salesman, creative genius, visionary, ceo, analyst, gambler, secretary, presenter, language master . . . Money manager . . .

Well any last suggestions on where I should start my hypothetical response pricing wise?

 

[ezee]

Well done @Want2learn ,well you can start at the number that you most comfortable with now that you have seen similar priced domains

So Now Give me The Price you have come up with ?

 

[Want2learn]

Well done @Want2learn ,well you can start at the number that you most comfortable with now that you have seen similar priced domains

So Now Give me The Price you have come up with ?

I would say you have no idea this feeling, but you might! Honestly, I still don't have a number yet. If only I were so calculating when buying/registering domains

If MainStreetRealty.com sold for $895 3 years ago, what would we expect it to sell for today?

I actually was thinking/hoping/desiring/wishing to get in the XXXX range for the name. If for the sake of discussion I say I would not accept less than $895 for the domain, I still need help pricing it. On principle alone I don't think Id ever buy an item that says this is my best price take it or leave it from the start of negotiations. So that means I need to start at what $1895 if $895 is lowest amount Id accept?

 

[ezee]

if I was doing this I would check out every name that was sold and to see that if it was sold in the exact geo location I am targeting , I would then add up all ten sales for that geo location ,use the law of average ,meaning I would add up the top 10 sales divided by 10 and it would give me ball park figure ,then I will still make the decision if I was comfortable with the number and work from there, look this is just something I would do ,not cast in stone ,different strokes for different folks ,ultimately you decide the price also understand this might not be the best way as different industry play a huge role in pricing ,example fruit shop in mainstreet and a Jewellery store in mainstreet ,very different target markets so just using the method with the law of average would be incorrect at times ,but sure can put you in a ball park to play in

I humbly hope I have helped ,

 

[ezee]

I would say you have no idea this feeling, but you might! Honestly, I still don't have a number yet. If only I were so calculating when buying/registering domains

If MainStreetRealty.com sold for $895 3 years ago, what would we expect it to sell for today?

I actually was thinking/hoping/desiring/wishing to get in the XXXX range for the name. If for the sake of discussion I say I would not accept less than $895 for the domain, I still need help pricing it. On principle alone I don't think Id ever buy an item that says this is my best price take it or leave it from the start of negotiations. So that means I need to start at what $1895 if $895 is lowest amount Id accept?

I see nothing wrong setting an asking price $1895 ,but maybe some more experienced people can point you in the right direction ,that gives you $1000 to play around discounting that is if you will accept $895 and keep $10 in the kitty incase you really get someone haggling you for $10 lol

Hope that helps ,Its 1am in my la la land so best wishes on your domain adventure

 

[Want2learn]

I see nothing wrong setting an asking price $1895 ,but maybe some more experienced people can point you in the right direction ,that gives you $1000 to play around discounting that is if you will accept $895 and keep $10 in the kitty incase you really get someone haggling you for $10 lol

Hope that helps ,Its 1am in my la la land so best wishes on your domain adventure

Thanks!

Anyone else have any thoughts on how to respond to question of how much? A range perhaps?

 

[maksimfa]

While I own a ton of domains, I mostly buy them to develop and not flip.
What I do have a TON of experience with is Firearms and the business.

Please do not take what I say below as an insult.

Get rid of the fluff. No need to tell a gun shop owner what the gun industry is worth, as they're likely far more versed on the subject than you. Keep it simple, short, and to the point.
...gl

Exactly, they know their business better than a domainer.

@NADAMS

Here is the thing. I hand reg it. It cost me less than $10! I have until March 2018 to renew. I will def renew this one if my hypotheticals fall through! I don't want to over or under value the domain.

When you consider:

The industry is $50 Billion dollars
Main Street Guns is brand-able
Main Street Guns is a location, the geo component
It is easy to say and remember
It is 3 words

To me this does not feel like a low $300 sale to me!

The size of the industry means squat when your domain is limited to a small group.
As far as location... most gun businesses that tie themselves to a location tie themselves either to a City or a Region... not a street.

I love NameBio!

MainStreet data where keyword is anywhere.

mainstreetrealty.com 895 USD 2014-10-11 NameJet
mainstreetlimo.com 185 USD 2014-08-05 GoDaddy

Top Main Street with MS at start . . .

mainstreetinvestment.com 3,000 USD 2014-01-12 Afternic
mainstreetbrokers.com 2,500 USD 2016-04-21 Uniregistry
mainstreetconstruction.com 1,800 USD 2015-07-23 BuyDomains
mainstreetpharmacy.com 1,200 USD 2012-12-30 Afternic
mainstreetmarket.com 1,115 USD 2012-02-18 GoDaddy
mainstreetrealty.com 895 USD 2014-10-11 NameJet
mainstreetgoldworks.com 725 USD 2014-02-26 GoDaddy
mainstreets.com 708 USD 2009-09-23 Afternic
mainstreetinn.com 565 USD 2017-03-14 GoDaddy
mainstreettrading.com 535 USD 2012-06-05 GoDaddy

Guns anywhere data:

gunslinger.com 10,600 USD 2017-05-12 NameJet
gunsafetycourse.com 241 USD 2017-02-11 GoDaddy
gunstogo.com 285 USD 2017-01-02 DropCatch
rustyguns.com 123 USD 2016-12-25 GoDaddy
thegunsource.com 400 USD 2016-10-18 GoDaddy
goldenguns.com 125 USD 2016-09-02 GoDaddy
massiveguns.com 175 USD 2016-07-26 Flippa
stungunsupply.com 510 USD 2016-05-01 GoDaddy
air-guns.com 535 USD 2016-04-25 GoDaddy
shotgunstore.com 102 USD 2016-02-08 GoDaddy

Guns Top Sales:

guns.com 800,000 USD 2010-03-11 Moniker
cashforguns.com 24,191 USD 2015-02-08 Uniregistry
gunsafety.com 15,088 USD 2013-06-17 Afternic
spearguns.com 14,000 USD 2009-04-06 Moniker
gunslinger.com 10,600 USD 2017-05-12 NameJet
gunsinc.com 7,140 USD 2011-07-25 Sedo
gunsandbutter.com 6,500 USD 2013-12-15 Afternic
gunskins.com 5,000 USD 2013-06-12 Sedo
gunspace.com 5,000 USD 2008-04-08 Afternic
tattooguns.com 3,900 USD 2006-05-02 SnapNames

Guns at end data:

rustyguns.com 123 USD 2016-12-25 GoDaddy
goldenguns.com 125 USD 2016-09-02 GoDaddy
massiveguns.com 175 USD 2016-07-26 Flippa
air-guns.com 535 USD 2016-04-25 GoDaddy
3guns.com 105 USD 2016-01-15 DropCatch
ctrguns.com 787 USD 2015-07-08 GoDaddy
justguns.com 560 USD 2015-04-24 GoDaddy
tonsofguns.com 688 USD 2015-04-12 Uniregistry
cashforguns.com 24,191 USD 2015-02-08 Uniregistry
myguns.com 256 USD 2014-02-27 GoDaddy


After all of that data, MainStreetRealty.com "feels" like the closest match to MainStreetGuns.com

So October 2014 it went for $895, the realty domain. Would we expect it to sell for less, the same, or more today? I suspect, but cannot prove, and it is certainly more convenient to think/believe this . . . I think there are way more Main Street Gun businesses than Main Street Realty businesses.

I must say, my respect level has certainly increased for all of you domainers. To make money at this, it takes a skillful person to make money! Part salesman, creative genius, visionary, ceo, analyst, gambler, secretary, presenter, language master . . . Money manager . . .

Well any last suggestions on where I should start my hypothetical response pricing wise?

Again, please don't take this the wrong way, but I think you are missing the point with Main St.

The reason why professionals choose Main St. for their name is to identify and target for whom their offerings are for.

Main St. Investments
Main St. Advisors
Main St. Realty...

Ie.. Main St. Vs Wall St.

Guns don't have that issue, everyone loves guns.

But... to your point, if Main St. Realty only sold for $895 in an arguably better market.... what does it say for your domain?

Personally, as someone who is consulting in the gun biz, I would not pay more than $100 to $250 for the domain, and that is if I neeeded it.

That domain name is going to do relatively nothing to grow a gun biz.

If my business was already called Main St Guns... SURE, would pay a bit more, but more dumbfounded by who is called Main St Guns and did not buy your domain already. =)

But if my business was already there... buying your domain would only cost more money to rebrand the business.

 

[maksimfa]

Okay, I had to.

I looked up the current list of FFLs with Main St in their name.

there are currently 5 businesses with Main St Guns in their name,
there are currently 18 businesses with Main St in their name (either as St. or Street).

there are currently 79,984 registered gun dealers in the United States.

 

[Want2learn]

Okay, I had to.

I looked up the current list of FFLs with Main St in their name.

there are currently 5 businesses with Main St Guns in their name,
there are currently 18 businesses with Main St in their name (either as St. or Street).

there are currently 79,984 registered gun dealers in the United States.

Pardon my ignorance . . . FFLs?

So there are 5 businesses with Main St Guns in their names and 18 with Main St! I assume you mean gun businesses! Then there are ALOT of gun dealers!

Can you tell how many gun dealers have their business on Main Street?

I respect that you know guns. I respect you know domains! And rebranding is difficult . . . in fact one of the main street gun places changed something up, and it threw the customers for a loop. I saw something to that effect on their current website!

As an aside to discuss why something has or hasn't been used before . . . Kennesaw Georgia, a city in Cobb County requires every resident to own a gun. KennesawGuns.com WAS available earlier today! There is an AcworthGuns.com which is a smaller city compared to Kennesaw, and no laws saying homeowners have to own a gun! Side bar over.



By the way I appreciate your feedback. Nothing you have said has offended or insulted me.

I don't follow what you mean about location. Everyone loves guns! Everyone loves money and homes as well! So MainStreetRealty is a Realty Co on Main Street, presumably. If you are saying AtlantaRealty is better than MainStreetRealty, I agree! That isn't to say there is no place for MainStreetRealty! AtlantaGuns compared to MainStreetGuns . . . Atlanta Guns is strong, stronger than Main Street Guns. But if I have a gun shop on Main Street ANYWHERE in the US, I am good to go. In fact I can sell Main Street Guns to anyone in the US that is on Main St. I know literally anyone could buy it! Now if my name is Sydney Bernstein or John Adams or Wendy Williams I am limited to who I can sell that domain to. WilliamsGuns is easier than the other two, but I am still limited. The resell is just a tiny factor here.

How and why someone calls their Gun Business what they call it can vary for sure. Maybe grandpa started the business so here we are running JonesGuns! I guess Im not getting the pushback for this domain for gun owners on a Main St.

If you are saying you wouldn't pay more than $250 for the domain or encourage your clients to do so, that means I will be highly disappointed if you are in fact correct about that pricing.

Main Street Guns flows so well. It rolls off the tongue with such precision like a hollow point tip violently leaving the chamber and exploding on target like it is designed to do!

 

[maksimfa]

Pardon my ignorance . . . FFLs?

So there are 5 businesses with Main St Guns in their names and 18 with Main St! I assume you mean gun businesses! Then there are ALOT of gun dealers!

Can you tell how many gun dealers have their business on Main Street?

I respect that you know guns. I respect you know domains! And rebranding is difficult . . . in fact one of the main street gun places changed something up, and it threw the customers for a loop. I saw something to that effect on their current website!

As an aside to discuss why something has or hasn't been used before . . . Kennesaw Georgia, a city in Cobb County requires every resident to own a gun. KennesawGuns.com WAS available earlier today! There is an AcworthGuns.com which is a smaller city compared to Kennesaw, and no laws saying homeowners have to own a gun! Side bar over.



By the way I appreciate your feedback. Nothing you have said has offended or insulted me.

I don't follow what you mean about location. Everyone loves guns! Everyone loves money and homes as well! So MainStreetRealty is a Realty Co on Main Street, presumably. If you are saying AtlantaRealty is better than MainStreetRealty, I agree! That isn't to say there is no place for MainStreetRealty! AtlantaGuns compared to MainStreetGuns . . . Atlanta Guns is strong, stronger than Main Street Guns. But if I have a gun shop on Main Street ANYWHERE in the US, I am good to go. In fact I can sell Main Street Guns to anyone in the US that is on Main St. I know literally anyone could buy it! Now if my name is Sydney Bernstein or John Adams or Wendy Williams I am limited to who I can sell that domain to. WilliamsGuns is easier than the other two, but I am still limited. The resell is just a tiny factor here.

How and why someone calls their Gun Business what they call it can vary for sure. Maybe grandpa started the business so here we are running JonesGuns! I guess Im not getting the pushback for this domain for gun owners on a Main St.

If you are saying you wouldn't pay more than $250 for the domain or encourage your clients to do so, that means I will be highly disappointed if you are in fact correct about that pricing.

Main Street Guns flows so well. It rolls off the tongue with such precision like a hollow point tip violently leaving the chamber and exploding on target like it is designed to do!

I really love your enthusiasm =)

FFL = Federal Firearms License, In order to be a gun dealer, you need an FFL.

Anyone in the gun business would know FFL and that is how typically people refer to other gun dealers.... as FFLs.

I unfortunately do not know how many are on main st... I would assume a lot.

What I mean by Main St is that a lot of businesses that put Main St in their name... are trying to identify with "Main Street" America.... and not just the location. For Realty... Real Estate is about location, hence why Main St Realty is a significantly better mix than Main St. Guns.

You can download the full list of gun dealers on ATF's website. The data is there, you just need to scrub Excel to find the ones located on Main St, or some variation.

Finding the names Main St was far easier as it was just a sort through business name or owner, via alphabetical sort.

pm me I can send you link if you cannot find it

 

[shorterwinters]

babble, babble, babble (from me)
I like the analogy of main street vs. wall street.
Don't limit yourself to just dealers on Main Street somewhere's.
Go after them all.
I did a quick check of stuff off the top of my head that I would go after. All goners.
gunsnstuff, gunsngear, gunsandstuff, gunsandgear, guns/ammo, castnblast (available $1995) (I had already tried castandblast previously), guns/beer (hahahaha). gunsngod is good to go (i don't want it) but gunsandgod is taken. shootingstuff is gone....who knows what else.
Nice find, who knows but I don't see it as a lottery. Reg fee for you? A few hundred ain't nothing to sneeze at.
I am new at this. If I was doing outbound (never have), list it for something right now, (that $x,988 seems to be magic??) send out your outbounds, refer them to your sale page, see what happens?????
Good luck with it.

 

[Want2learn]

I think we agree conceptually on "Main Street" America. Almost like small town America. Or being a red blooded American . . . And I happen to think of Gun Owners (personally), 2nd Amendment Enthusiasts, Gun Business Owners, and the NRA as generally speaking "very" American . . . I have this hunch that if we went down to a gun shop on Main Street somewhere in US, after hours of course, it is more likely to catch them with a PBR, Coors, or Bud than some German or Belgium beer!

Which is kind of what I am thinking!

 

[WatchDogue]

IMO many of the recipients of your outbound email are likely sole proprietors of their gun store and operate on rather restrained advertising budgets.

And obviously all already have a business name and likely a corresponding named website.

So it appears IMO you must also " sell " the idea of mainstreetguns.com as a secondary, " re-direct domain name" and establish the benefits of the re-direct domain.

Price asked should be amenable to a small operation and likely as a secondary name IMO.

Most serious firearms and ammunition buyers already know where all of the dealers are in their area and probably know someone behind the counter personally.

 

[Want2learn]

babble, babble, babble (from me)
I like the analogy of main street vs. wall street.
Don't limit yourself to just dealers on Main Street somewhere's.
Go after them all.
I did a quick check of stuff off the top of my head that I would go after. All goners.
gunsnstuff, gunsngear, gunsandstuff, gunsnstuff, guns/ammo, castnblast (available $1995), guns/beer (hahahaha). gunsngod is good to go (i don't want it) but gunsandgod is taken. shootingstuff is gone....who knows what else.
Nice find, who knows but I don't see it as a lottery. Reg fee for you? A few hundred ain't nothing to sneeze at.
I am new at this. If I was doing outbound (never have), list it for something right now, (that $x,988 seems to be magic??) send out your outbounds, refer them to your sale page, see what happens?????
Good luck with it.

My mind is funny. Like I just hand reg VrAffect.com. I can tell you I moved from recline to inline to inline all the way to affect! Imo effect is better, but it is gone.
verb (used with object)
1.
to act on; produce an effect or change in:
Cold weather affected the crops.
2.
to impress the mind or move the feelings of:
The music affected him deeply.
3.
(of pain, disease, etc.) to attack or lay hold of.
noun
4.
Psychology. feeling or emotion.
5.
Psychiatry. an expressed or observed emotional response:
Restricted, flat, or blunted affect may be a symptom of mental illness,especially schizophrenia.
6.
Obsolete. affection; passion; sensation; inclination; inward dispositionor feeling.


Point is, I don't recall how I ever ended up in or on MainStreetGuns.com. My mind is a funny thing I suppose! I am weird, I am creative and analytical. Very odd mix! I am a teacher who thinks law may have been my bread and butter And I also think writing, perhaps legal commentary was the sweet spot!

So whats funny about your comment about being broad, essentially, is that I try to stay very broad. I see Main Street Guns as specific to main street for sure, but there are so many man streets in the US I don't feel limited.

 

[Want2learn]

IMO many of the recipients of your outbound email are likely sole proprietors of their gun store and operate on rather restrained advertising budgets.

And obviously all already have a business name and likely a corresponding named website.

So it appears IMO you must also " sell " the idea of mainstreetguns.com as a secondary, " re-direct domain name" and establish the benefits of the re-direct domain.

Price asked should be amenable to a small operation and likely as a secondary name IMO.

Most serious firearms and ammunition buyers already know where all of the dealers are in their area and probably know someone behind the counter personally.

So rebranding is highly unlikely . . . which I figured to be the case.
Secondary redirection is one way to go. Perhaps an expanding gun business moving to main street or starting a secondary location is possible.
New gun shop start ups might be my best shot then, which means all those outbound calls were kind of pointless.

 

[Want2learn]

So then at this point it "feels" like valuation is somewhere in the 2XX up to 8XX range perhaps? Not a lot of love for the 1XXX expected offer right now.

 

[shorterwinters]

I have this hunch that if we went down to a gun shop on Main Street somewhere in US, after hours of course, it is more likely to catch them with a PBR, Coors, or Bud than some German or Belgium beer!

So rebranding is highly unlikely . . . which I figured to be the case.
Secondary redirection is one way to go. Perhaps an expanding gun business moving to main street or starting a secondary location is possible.

Dude, no. Don't limit yourself.
You even kind of said it, Main Street IS
Any Street, Any Town, USA!!
Go after them all. All the gun dealers or all that are in a town with a Main Street. I really believe that. Pick ones that appear they may have potentially larger budgets or do more advertising.
Hell, I could very well be wrong but....
I did not check, nor will I (at least till tomorrow, and only because I would be curious) but I like the sound of "mainstreetgunsnammo" or "mainstreetgunsandammo" or "mainstreetgunsandsomethingelsecoolorrelevant" better for this purpose.

Main Street is everywhere and for everyone. I not sure I would have thought of that myself but that is so right.