Should I quit domaining?

[katerleonid]

I need your advice.

A friend reached out and said something that really made me think:

Should I move my domains to somewhere else… or just get rid of them? They don’t actually sell.

And honestly, that question hit me harder than I expected.

Because I think every domainer - beginner or veteran - has faced this moment.

You buy domains. You believe in them. You refresh marketplaces hoping for offers. You tell yourself, “one of them will sell soon.”

But days turn into months. Renewals keep coming. And your passion slowly turns into frustration.

You start thinking...
Maybe I should’ve never gotten into domaining in the first place.

And that’s when I remembered my own story.

In 2021, I got into daily stock trading.
At first, I made money. Everyone wasm, remember the 2021 GME madness?

But when the wave broke, I started losing. Still, I kept going. Because I didn’t want to quit.

Until one day, I saw my wife’s face - tired, frustrated - watching me lose money every day while calling it a business.

That’s when I learned something most people avoid talking about.
And that brings me back to my friend’s question:

When’s the right moment to quit domaining?
Or should you keep going… hoping for that one domain that changes everything?

 

[Inframan]

well...I believe domaining is most cheap hobby...$10 can play a whole year...

Until you start purchasing ccTLD's.

 

[Acroplex]

Yes, quit while you're still young and the world isn't dominated by AI.

 

[Mr. Deleted]

I need your advice.

A friend reached out and said something that really made me think:

Should I move my domains to somewhere else… or just get rid of them? They don’t actually sell.

And honestly, that question hit me harder than I expected.

Because I think every domainer - beginner or veteran - has faced this moment.

You buy domains. You believe in them. You refresh marketplaces hoping for offers. You tell yourself, “one of them will sell soon.”

But days turn into months. Renewals keep coming. And your passion slowly turns into frustration.

You start thinking...
Maybe I should’ve never gotten into domaining in the first place.

And that’s when I remembered my own story.

In 2021, I got into daily stock trading.
At first, I made money. Everyone wasm, remember the 2021 GME madness?

But when the wave broke, I started losing. Still, I kept going. Because I didn’t want to quit.

Until one day, I saw my wife’s face - tired, frustrated - watching me lose money every day while calling it a business.

That’s when I learned something most people avoid talking about.
And that brings me back to my friend’s question:

When’s the right moment to quit domaining?
Or should you keep going… hoping for that one domain that changes everything?

I downsized but I’m still holding a few good names.

 

[marijuanadomain]

Good idea. Go ahead and quit.

Yep....just quit and go do something else .
Let us know what you going to do...

This is the best BS stress free hobby....best $$$$ money making hobby.

Nobody really cares you quit...really!!

 

[alop]

Nobody really cares you quit...really!!

Hey buddy karatamzawata was asking for his friend


RuDE!!!!

 

[marijuanadomain]

Hey buddy karatamzawata was asking for his friend


RuDE!!!!

YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!

 

[alcy]

what is your substance
whereof are you made
that millions of strange shadows on you tend

 

[domainer111]

I would query the prices your friend has set for their names.

People often say on pricing "shoot for the moon".

Well, in most cases where this tactic is employed, the only way a sale will materialise will be if an alien comes down from the heavens to make a purchase.

If the price is in the stratosphere, that domain is off the market.

In short, is your friend a domainer or a domain investor.

The two are not the same.

 

[Mkt Sales Leads]

Do you know how people are always hyping persistence, drive and "winners never quit!"

The people telling you "winners never quit" are the people whose winning depends on you not quitting.

Which is why @bmugford post on Twitter seemingly got crickets - he has nothing to sell (other than his domains) so has no agenda, therefore those reading can take or leave the advice.

Contrast that with wealthy 'guru' types who are worshipped, standing on their pedestal with everyone hanging off their every word (including "never give up!").

 

[Haroon Basha]

I am not quitting! Even though for three months there is no big ticket sales. I am sticking to it because I have several other income sources.
One question, why don't Afternic, Sedo share parking revenue with the domain owners?

 

[Mkt Sales Leads]

Domainers for me are (really personal view here) the troll in the way that can’t produce anything of value and simply blocks the bridge to suck some blood out of true entrepreneurs.

Property developers sit on undeveloped land for years while many (at least in the West) can't get on the housing ladder (whataboutism it seems, but still a thing).

Any 'value' produced often comes after government intervention because they and the developers did nothing for years as citizens struggle with rents.

And 'true entrepreneurs' are willing to pay beyond reg fee for domains:

Damon Chen @damonchen October 23, 2025

How I justify buying a $12k domain:

If the business is valued at 5X ARR, I just need to gow it to $2,400 ARR ($200 MRR).

With a $100/month plan, just 2 customers are needed to break even.

Damon Chen @damonchen

Spotted a great domain listed for $8k and used GoDaddy to make a $6k offer.

The seller held firm at $8k, and a day later, it jumped to $12k.

I ended up buying it anyway! 😭

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[TauseefKhan]

Quit domaining as a domain trader - yes - if it is not working and then basically getting rid of all domain names.

And, then Continue investing in domain names that are premium - that have liquid resale value - Keeping the number to few names - so renewals are easy (.com only)

Like most people continue their day job at the same time also invest in stocks/real estate, etc. Similarly, if one is facing domain trading as challenging and too tough - simply - shifting to premium/liquid names with well-defined budget is something one can easily opt for.

 

[likemike]

Katerleonid: If you study the history of this business you will find that many top premium domains, I mean the best names take years to sell. Flipping names is quite another story. Short term quick gains.

 

[katerleonid]

I agree, LikeMike. Unfortunately, most domainers who want to quit (like my friend who contacted me) don’t own premium domain names. Or maybe they do, but it just takes time for the right business to want their name badly enough.

 

[phaethon]

I am not quitting! Even though for three months there is no big ticket sales. I am sticking to it because I have several other income sources.
One question, why don't Afternic, Sedo share parking revenue with the domain owners?

It's been dry since the end of August that I got a nice sale, BUT November and December are the top months for sales according to the experts.

 

[likemike]

Very interesting dilemma! Premium names are the best of the best of course. Thanks katerleonid!

 

[karmaco]

Anyone who doesn't have the patience of a saint should not be domaining.

It's a long haul endeavor not instant results/gratifiction.

There is no shame in anyone deciding it's not for them. Many try it and leave.

 

[domainsaurus]

I am not quitting! Even though for three months there is no big ticket sales. I am sticking to it because I have several other income sources.
One question, why don't Afternic, Sedo share parking revenue with the domain owners?

They are too greedy because they can. They feel that most of the sales goes through them.

 

[teadom]

Anyone who doesn't have the patience of a saint should not be domaining.

It's a long haul endeavor not instant results/gratifiction.

There is no shame in anyone deciding it's not for them. Many try it and leave.

can you also do it on the side? like investing only limited amount of time?

 

[teadom]

I am not quitting! Even though for three months there is no big ticket sales. I am sticking to it because I have several other income sources.
One question, why don't Afternic, Sedo share parking revenue with the domain owners?

Exactly my point, you should never put all your eggs in a basket. It's better to have multiple streams of income.