various Report Completed Domain Name Sales Here

[RJ]

This thread is a central location to report domain name sales of any dollar amount.

As much information as you can include about the transaction is welcome, but at a bare minimum please include the domain name(s), the sale price, and whether you were the seller.

Good luck with your sales!

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• Discuss and Report Any Details of Domain Name Sales

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Suggested template (bold details are required):

Domain name:​

Sale venue:​

Listing type:​

Listing upgrades:​

Seller:​

Asking price:​

Sale price:​

Purchase venue:​

Purchase price:​

Details:​

Suggested values / explanations:

• Sale venue: Sold at NamePros, outbound direct, inbound direct, etc.
• Listing type: Make Offer, Fixed price, Auction, Auction with Buy-It-Now, Reverse auction, etc.
• Listing upgrades: Premium package, featured listing, etc.
• Seller: me, a friend, a friend of a friend, a colleague, someone else, unknown, etc.
• Purchase venue: Where (and the year) the seller purchased the domain name originally.
• Details: Any additional details or comments about the domain name like how you bought it (e.g., hand registration), how long you had it before it sold, its age, whether you did outbound, etc.

Examples:

Domain name: ThisDomain.com​

Sale venue: NamePros (2016)​

Listing type: Make offer with Buy-It-Now​

Listing upgrades: Featured listing​

Seller: Me​

Asking price: $950​

Sale price: $830​

Purchase venue: NamePros (2015)​

Purchase price: $25​

Details: Acquired from a reseller. 5 years old domain. Had for 1 year before resold.​

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Domain name: ThatDomain.com​

Sale venue: GoDaddy Auctions (2012)​

Listing type: 7-day Public Auction​

Listing upgrades: N/A​

Seller: Someone else​

Asking price: N/A​

Sale price: $60​

Purchase venue: Hand registration (2009)​

Purchase price: $8​

Details: I watched its auction. The auction description said it was hand-registered the same day it dropped (from expiration).​

Important:

• If you don't want to provide any other information about the sale besides what you've posted, then include "no further details" or "NFD" in your post.

 

[gilescoley]

Sorry guys, I wouldn't recommend it at all, but ALL my sales I've pushed first(to another Gdd account) and then send an invoice to the person which I explain should be paid as soon as the domain is in their possession.Slowest I've ever been paid is by the end of the day.I've done this with x,xxx domains as well

Infmoney, very risky and it's only a matter of time before you do get scammed, it's so easy to use escrow,I ccan't understand why anyone wouldn't use it to protect themselves. It also makes you look a lot more professional to potential buyers of you mention you can use escrow, at least they feel a bit safer too. Anyway, good luck


Thanks for clarifying jideofor

 

[infmoney]

What's the process with Escrow.com? How long does it take to finish the transaction and how long does it take to get payment? How do you get paid? check, wire, or Paypal?

Sorry guys, I wouldn't recommend it at all, but ALL my sales I've pushed first(to another Gdd account) and then send an invoice to the person which I explain should be paid as soon as the domain is in their possession.Slowest I've ever been paid is by the end of the day.I've done this with x,xxx domains as well

Infmoney, very risky and it's only a matter of time before you do get scammed, it's so easy to use escrow,I ccan't understand why anyone wouldn't use it to protect themselves. It also makes you look a lot more professional to potential buyers of you mention you can use escrow, at least they feel a bit safer too. Anyway, good luck


Thanks for clarifying jideofor

 

[FPForum]

One thing it comes down to is how much you have invested in the domain. I usually flip cheap names such as hand reg's or godaddy auction domains and I've always decided that if I contact you - I'll send the domain before payment is made. Remember, you can always contact [email protected] if there is an issue with transferring a domain through GoDaddy and the buyer doesn't pay (this should always be a LAST resort if you haven't received payment and it's been multiple days). If we're talking about a domain you paid $XXX or $XXXX for and you're flipping it for even more - it may be wise to use Escrow because you have such a big investment into it.

However, if they contact me then I always ask for payment before the transfer is made.

This has always worked for me and I feel it's a pretty solid plan. Like infmoney said, out of every domain I've sold I think only once did I not receive payment by the end of the day - and it was sent first thing the next morning. If you are reaching out to them you want to prove that you aren't trying to scam them and don't plan on taking the money and running. I also don't contact just anybody - I try to find established businesses to sell my domains too. Sometimes you have to be a little patient. Businesses can get busy and the owners may have some other things to handle. They may also need to pass your payment details over to someone else who will actually make the payment.

 

[infmoney]

Exactly, I learned this from reading the "how to find potential endusers" thread.

Joshuapz used to do it this way and I have made all my sales in this manner. Just as FPFORUM says, I feel if I'm contacting the enduser out of the blue, I should be transferring the domain before payment to make the enduser feel comfortable paying a complete stranger.

I've had lots of endusers offer to pay me first but I always tell them I will transfer first and they can pay right after. I have also made lots of repeat sales to these same endusers since I'm sure they feel safe dealing with me.

One thing it comes down to is how much you have invested in the domain. I usually flip cheap names such as hand reg's or godaddy auction domains and I've always decided that if I contact you - I'll send the domain before payment is made. Remember, you can always contact [email protected] if there is an issue with transferring a domain through GoDaddy and the buyer doesn't pay (this should always be a LAST resort if you haven't received payment and it's been multiple days). If we're talking about a domain you paid $XXX or $XXXX for and you're flipping it for even more - it may be wise to use Escrow because you have such a big investment into it.

However, if they contact me then I always ask for payment before the transfer is made.

This has always worked for me and I feel it's a pretty solid plan. Like infmoney said, out of every domain I've sold I think only once did I not receive payment by the end of the day - and it was sent first thing the next morning. If you are reaching out to them you want to prove that you aren't trying to scam them and don't plan on taking the money and running. I also don't contact just anybody - I try to find established businesses to sell my domains too. Sometimes you have to be a little patient. Businesses can get busy and the owners may have some other things to handle. They may also need to pass your payment details over to someone else who will actually make the payment.

 

[lennco]

I have always asked for payment first.
Either with a PayPal invoice or Escrow.com

It also helps to have a company website and use a company email address and to have your companies name and email in all of your Whois info, also i have my company logo on my PayPal invoice.

They see that the email I am connecting them with is the same one in the whois of the domain along with company name.

A few times when someone was in doubt they called me and I walked them through everything while we were on the phone. from payment to transfer.

I just cant see giving up the property first without payment.

 

[FPForum]

Exactly, I learned this from reading the "how to find potential endusers" thread.

Joshuapz used to do it this way and I have made all my sales in this manner.

That's exactly where I got the method from myself So far it's worked out smoothly for both myself and the buyer (after more sales than I can even remember or count)

 

[infmoney]

I've made a good amount of money from reading "how to find potential endusers" thread. Federer and Joshuapz have made me a lot

That's exactly where I got the method from myself So far it's worked out smoothly for both myself and the buyer (after more sales than I can even remember or count)

 

[Havela]

Pleasant surprise

I hand regged 3 .info domains last year for 18 cents, thinking that I would be no worse off if I could not sell them. After a few months of no interest I reduced the price to $10 at GoDaddy auction, thinking no more about it.

Then, all of a sudden, last week I received an email from GoDaddy that one of these .info domains had sold at auction. So I logged in to check the status, and you can imagine my surprise when I discovered that I had forgotten to reduce the price of that particular domain and someone had bought it for $3xx. (We are talking about a 22 letter .info here, i.e. against all domaining rules.)

Sometimes life is good :hehe: And this is exactly the kind of episode that makes domaining such a thrill and makes me want to keep on going against my better judgment...

 

[Bannen]

I just cant see giving up the property first without payment.

Have to agree with this, and doesn't matter that I approached them. When I have an interested buyer who I contacted first, I give them the option of using the 'honor system', where they pay me and then I give them the name, or I tell them they are welcome to use a secure escrow service and that I will walk them through it.

Sometimes, if it is a small sale and I get trustworthy vibes, I will transfer a domain before payment. I never do this if they ask, I only do it on my own urge. For example I did that with 2 small sales this month; sold each for $175, each was to a very personal and decent buyer (both dot.coms: 'boulcott' was his surname and sold to someone young who didn't even know about domains or websites much, and his dad used paypal to pay me; and 'ydmv' went to the dot.net owner, a developed site and decent family trying to help people with diabetes.) I didn't have any prob sending the domains over first, even though they didn't ask me to.

Was paid promptly by both, with thanks.

But even with those I have a good feeling about, for sales above low xxx I ensure they pay first, via honor or an escrow.

Just my .02 cents

 

[mazkel]

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[FPForum]

LubbockLaw dot COM - $350 via email

 

[nfcarcade]

Basically, it was a matter of standing strong in my boots right from the start. Here's how the process went...

It was a young lady who first emailed me with a very brief message: "would you consider selling this domain name?" That's all there was. This strongly indicated to me that this was a VERY serious, interested party. Why? Basic human psychology. Most offers that come through ramble on and either made an offer or ask for a price right from the start. I felt this was someone who knew how to play the game -- they wanted ME to make the first move in the price war.

I decided to NOT respond to that first email to test my theory. If they WERE as interested in the name as I suspected, they would ask again soon. Sure enough, 3 days later I received another email with another very brief message asking the same question as before. I waited 2 days this time then replied with "I wouldn't rule it out, but it would have to be a very substantial offer as I'm currently using this domain for my business. Have a nice day."

The next day, an even shorter email from her: "What is 'substantial?'" I replied the next day with "I would not consider any offers of less than $12,000."

Several days later she emailed me with: "Is there any way you could take $4,000 for it?" (Now mind you, I knew I had a serious buyer on my hands at this point, and it was time to really play the game). I waited several days to let them sweat a bit and let them wonder if I dropped the issue because of their low offer. I finally replied to the lady with: "I'm sorry, but as I mentioned last week, I can't consider any offers of less than $12,000 as I am using this for my business".

She replied within hours this time (I sensed she was growing impatient) and said: "Can I have my boyfriend call you? He's better at negotiating".

Now THERE'S a dead giveaway! I gave her my phone number, and the next day I got the call from a very friendly down-to-earth gentleman: "Hi Gene, me and my girlfriend are starting a business and we're interested in your domain name. I could pay you $5,000 right now... and use escrow.com for the transaction -- I'll even pay the fees".

At this point I acted like I was growing very impatient. I explained to him everything I told his 'girlfriend', and nicely said g'bye.

Because of many things he said in our conversation, I suspected that this 'couple' were actually working for a major corp somewhere, acting as a mom & pop business.

He called the next day and left a message on my answering machine (I was expecting this would happen, so I didn't pick up the phone). "Hey Gene, we've been thinking about it and we decided we could go up to $10,000. Please let me know if we can make a deal -- call me as soon as you can".

I waited 2 days, called him back and after a bit of small-talk I said "it's been nice talking with you and I really wish you well in your new venture, but $12,000 is my absolute lowest starting point". (notice the key words "starting point"... I intentionally used those words so as to give the impression that I may even try to negotiate a higher price if you gave me time to think about it!). I got off the phone quickly, and waited for him to make his last move. He called that evening and accepted the $12,000 price. He began the escrow, I transferred the domain and I had the bank-check in hand about 10 days later.

Patience is your best friend in this business!

Gene

Thank you for your details. It is great to see someone work the deal. I appreciate your information greatly.

 

[Archangel]

Did they just start doing this recently? I've lost quite a bit from these issues (along with Paypal reversals). GD refused to assist me since, as they put it, they couldn't take sides in bad sales. I've have EYCC.com taken from a scammer and GD refused to help. If you mess up a sale, you're pretty much screwed

Remember, you can always contact [email protected] if there is an issue with transferring a domain through GoDaddy and the buyer doesn't pay

 

[FPForum]

Did they just start doing this recently? I've lost quite a bit from these issues (along with Paypal reversals). GD refused to assist me since, as they put it, they couldn't take sides in bad sales. I've have EYCC.com taken from a scammer and GD refused to help. If you mess up a sale, you're pretty much screwed

I think this was a new feature they implemented last year or the year before because of all the problems they were having and all the complaints they were receiving about the way they handled hijacked domains. Thankfully, I haven't had to go through the process yet *crosses fingers*. Although it's an option, the process is probably not fast and does require you to complete a form (you can see the form here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/39045385/godaddy-undo-form)

I get this anytime I transfer a domain to a new account in GoDaddy now (I guess I had the email wrong before)

The change has been completed and the available information has been recorded in our system.

Go Daddy has determined that the registrant has provided the necessary documentation to initiate a change of account. If for any reason this information is incorrect or you feel this change of registrant request was made in error, please contact us within 15 days at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Go Daddy

I can't say from personal experience how well the process works - but at least it's a new avenue they've implemented to try and get your hijacked domains back (or at least locked while being reviewed). Sorry to hear about the names you had ripped off - I know this was a HUGE problem with GD a couple years back.

 

[Archangel]

Thanks for the info. I'll keep this in mind. Yeah, GD's had a lotta issues in the past. I was able to prove everything & GD still refused to take my side. I'm glad they're doing something right these days

I think this was a new feature they implemented last year or the year before because of all the problems they were having and all the complaints they were receiving about the way they handled hijacked domains. Thankfully, I haven't had to go through the process yet *crosses fingers*. Although it's an option, the process is probably not fast and does require you to complete a form (you can see the form here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/39045385/godaddy-undo-form)

I get this anytime I transfer a domain to a new account in GoDaddy now (I guess I had the email wrong before)


I can't say from personal experience how well the process works - but at least it's a new avenue they've implemented to try and get your hijacked domains back (or at least locked while being reviewed). Sorry to hear about the names you had ripped off - I know this was a HUGE problem with GD a couple years back.

 

[alien51]

Remember, you can always contact [email protected] if there is an issue with transferring a domain through GoDaddy and the buyer doesn't pay (this should always be a LAST resort if you haven't received payment and it's been multiple days).

Have you actually used this "undo@Godaddy" yourself?

I already did. Twice!

If you think Godaddy will just flip a switch somewhere and get your domains back, it's not that simple. Most of the responses you get from "undo@Godaddy" are so "cut-and-paste" routine replies, you might feel you are talking to a bot.

And based on my experience, if you deliberately pushed/transferred your domain out of your account, you are pretty much screwed. It will only work if the other party is honest enough to admit to Godaddy that it was indeed a mistake.

But if the other party plays the scam game, and say that they already paid you evenif they didn't, Godaddy won't be a mediator and expect them to investigate the payment paper trails to see who is telling the truth.

You pushed the domain out of your account, it means you took the risk and suffered the consequences.

Personally, I use ESCROW and add the escrow fees to the price of the domain. But i know it doesn't make sense for 20 or 50 dollar sales transactions.

 

[Archangel]

This is more or less what they kept telling me: I knowingly pushed the domain & they couldn't intervene. I had screenshots of conversations and everything. GD flat-out refused to even consider me.

And based on my experience, if you deliberately pushed/transferred your domain out of your account, you are pretty much screwed. It will only work if the other party is honest enough to admit to Godaddy that it was indeed a mistake.

But if the other party plays the scam game, and say that they already paid you evenif they didn't, Godaddy won't be a mediator and expect them to investigate the payment paper trails to see who is telling the truth.

You pushed the domain out of your account, it means you took the risk and suffered the consequences.

 

[infopeek]

Chewd dot com

$2,750

Nice sale!

Was that another sale at brandbucket?

 

[mazkel]

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[infopeek]

Chewd dot com

$2,750

If you don't mind me asking, how long was it listed on there before it sold?