Received an inquiry.

[b2b]

I recently received an inquiry for a domain that's parked with Parked.com .

But the potential buyer just wrote: Looking for website name.

How should I respond to this?

Should I directly give him a BIN price?
Shoud I ask him to give me an offer?


Thanks in advance.

 

[Archangel]

That's a pretty simplistic inquiry. I'd just ask him to make an offer if he's interested.

 

[RTM]

+1 for what Archangel said.

Also, if you have some sales copy outlining the value of the domain name (SERP numbers, GMSV search stats, similar domains in use by other entities) you should send it to him.

Double check the recent domain sales to make sure that a similar name (in both gTLD and ccTLD) hasn't been sold recently. If one has, check the transaction price and plan accordingly.

Rob

 

[has2hands]

Don't respond for a few days...don't seem anxious.

Sounds like a domainer but who knows; they are interested, if legit.

 

[Archangel]

Anxious?

I'd say the opposite: DON''T wait a few days or the buyer will otherwise think you're not interested and/or he'll move on and pursue another domain, instead. There is nothing anxious in sending a quick, prompt reply.

Don't respond for a few days...don't seem anxious.

Sounds like a domainer but who knows; they are interested, if legit.

 

[thewebhostingdir]

You should better communicate with him first about his interest then offer him your price. If he is interested then sell it.

 

[b2b]

Ok, thanks for the help guys!

I've sent him an email back to make an offer.

Will let u know what happens next....

---------- Post added at 09:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:24 PM ----------

I've got another query here guys.

I just sent an email to a company that bought a .com for $15.000.
And I have the plural .com version.
This person replied within 5 mins, saying: "Most likely we will not be interested, but how much are you asking?"

Ok, what should I do from this point?
How much do u think the plural version is worth towards the singular?

 

[Spade]

Did you check the IP of the person making the offer? Might shed light on where they are from or who they work for. Also consider googling the persons email to see if you can figure out who they are and why they may want your domain (this will be helpful in determining the "need" and thus a potential price)

 

[b2b]

Did you check the IP of the person making the offer? Might shed light on where they are from or who they work for. Also consider googling the persons email to see if you can figure out who they are and why they may want your domain (this will be helpful in determining the "need" and thus a potential price)

Yeah, I did a reverse IP check; nada...
Also did an email google check, nada as well, and it's a @aol.com .

 

[copper]

I've got another query here guys.

I just sent an email to a company that bought a .com for $15.000.
And I have the plural .com version.
This person replied within 5 mins, saying: "Most likely we will not be interested, but how much are you asking?"

Ok, what should I do from this point?
How much do u think the plural version is worth towards the singular?

I have similar experience.
But, my offered domain was rather long 3 word domain with 23 characters :D
His reply was something like "We are not interested, but, what are you asking?".

I said...
That's fine.
I'll just sell it to other party.
Just in case, I am prepared to sell it for $450.
I am not looking for counter offer.

I sold it for $450 and that domain is being forwarded to their site.

Your reply may be different depend on quality of your offered domain.
However, I would say 5% of singular version may get you easy sale.

I may even try 10 ~ 15% if the domain is generic in nature with zero TM issue.

Good luck

 

[Archangel]

I'd say something this this extent:

Thank you for your reply. Since I am looking for a quick sale and you aren't fully interested in this, why not give me an offer of the highest you'd entertain paying? I'm a reasonable person and I'm sure we can work something out that would benefit us both.

You can copy/paste that if you want.

I've got another query here guys.

I just sent an email to a company that bought a .com for $15.000.
And I have the plural .com version.
This person replied within 5 mins, saying: "Most likely we will not be interested, but how much are you asking?"

Ok, what should I do from this point?
How much do u think the plural version is worth towards the singular?

 

[cwinhall]

I'd say something this this extent:

Thank you for your reply. Since I am looking for a quick sale and you aren't fully interested in this, why not give me an offer of the highest you'd entertain paying? I'm a reasonable person and I'm sure we can work something out that would benefit us both.

You can copy/paste that if you want.

If I got sent that email I would of told you where to stick the domain TBH.

Why would I want to pay my highest amount, how about you pay your lowest amount?

Just my 2c. - don't take it the wrong way.

 

[Archangel]

Oh you make a good point but if you told someone who wasn't interested to name the lowest amount they'd pay, you might get $1 as the lowest.

I suppose the best thing would be to tell them: Just name a price off the top of your head that you think would be reasonable. Use their answer as a starting point in negotiation.

If I got sent that email I would of told you where to stick the domain TBH.

Why would I want to pay my highest amount, how about you pay your lowest amount?

Just my 2c. - don't take it the wrong way.

 

[b2b]

If I got sent that email I would of told you where to stick the domain TBH.

Why would I want to pay my highest amount, how about you pay your lowest amount?

Just my 2c. - don't take it the wrong way.

I'd say something this this extent:

Thank you for your reply. Since I am looking for a quick sale and you aren't fully interested in this, why not give me an offer of the highest you'd entertain paying? I'm a reasonable person and I'm sure we can work something out that would benefit us both.

You can copy/paste that if you want.

Oh you make a good point but if you told someone who wasn't interested to name the lowest amount they'd pay, you might get $1 as the lowest.

I suppose the best thing would be to tell them: Just name a price off the top of your head that you think would be reasonable. Use their answer as a starting point in negotiation.

Hmm, both of you have good points.

Ok let's say I wanted $1500 for it, how much should I ask?

 

[Archangel]

Hmm, both of you have good points.

Ok let's say I wanted $1500 for it, how much should I ask?

First, I'd ask him to name whatever price he thought was reasonable. If he offers higher than your price, accept. If it equals, accept.if it's lower, consider his offer and if you really need $1.5k Then tell him, assuming you still want $1.5k, that you were hoping he could offer higher, since you had $1.5k in mind. But let him know you'll consider his offer nevertheless.You don't wanna scare him away.

 

[cwinhall]

First, I'd ask him to name whatever price he thought was reasonable. If he offers higher than your price, accept. If it equals, accept.if it's lower, consider his offer and if you really need $1.5k Then tell him, assuming you still want $1.5k, that you were hoping he could offer higher, since you had $1.5k in mind. But let him know you'll consider his offer nevertheless.You don't wanna scare him away.

Agreed. :bingo:

 

[matrigaldo]

Don't respond for a few days...don't seem anxious.

Sounds like a domainer but who knows; they are interested, if legit.

Or maybe you should respond soon but don't seem anxious to complete the sale.