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I wanted to share an "inquiry" that I recieved and my response with everyone as an example, and to see if anyone has any suggestions or thoughts about my actions...
Here is the Inquiry recieved:
Ok. Now, before I respond back, there is a little homework that needs to be done. Here is my checklist:
1. Check TLD's to see if anyone registered .net,.org, ect
2. Review history of domain name. (archive, ect, pr, links, traffic)
3. Search email address of the individual inquiring
4. Search the name of the individual inquiring
5. Review how offer was submitted (Broker, Auction, Forum, Parking, Whois)
6. Check the email for any additional "clues"
Alright... so, lets go down the list.
1. I own the .com of this domain name, the .net and .org are previously registered. This domain was picked up as a fresh registration when it dropped. The .net version of this name dates back to 2002 and is developed with Asian language on it. The .org is also a simple one page site with information about some music.
2. The site has an Archive history that dates back to 2001, and at the time was some kind of Dance instruction site. The site doesnt have any real major traffic.
3. A search of the email addy returned no results
4. A search of the individuals name (a unique name) revealed some search results, found this person held a high position in a small organization.
5. The offer was submitted through email. Which means the person looked up the whois, and chose to submit it that way.
6. Although this could be simply a typo, the word "hello" was spelled "hellp", more than likely a typo, but this could potentially indicate the individual is outside an english speaking languge.
Conclusion:
This is more the likely a saavy end-user. The email was well written as to force me to repsond with a price, as oppose to making an offer. The inquirer has not picked up any of the other TLD's, but this is likely because the others are already taken. This may but the original owner, but this seems unlikely. Although we recieved some results as to the name of the individual, there is no way to confirm this is that person, this information is almost useless at this time. More than likely the Hello was a typo and this is an english speaker.
The email was well written. It expressed interest, but did not want to give up the advantage of presenting an initial offer. If I was inquiring to a domain name, I would use a very similar email.
Here is my response:
My response does several things. First, it is a timely response, showing some interest. It explains that although I am willing to sell, I do have other interests for the domain name. It also asks that the peson inquiring, makes a "serious" offer. It is my belief that the first person to settle on an asking/offering price is already at a disadvantage. I will update the thread with more details as the unfold.
Here is the Inquiry recieved:
Ok. Now, before I respond back, there is a little homework that needs to be done. Here is my checklist:
1. Check TLD's to see if anyone registered .net,.org, ect
2. Review history of domain name. (archive, ect, pr, links, traffic)
3. Search email address of the individual inquiring
4. Search the name of the individual inquiring
5. Review how offer was submitted (Broker, Auction, Forum, Parking, Whois)
6. Check the email for any additional "clues"
Alright... so, lets go down the list.
1. I own the .com of this domain name, the .net and .org are previously registered. This domain was picked up as a fresh registration when it dropped. The .net version of this name dates back to 2002 and is developed with Asian language on it. The .org is also a simple one page site with information about some music.
2. The site has an Archive history that dates back to 2001, and at the time was some kind of Dance instruction site. The site doesnt have any real major traffic.
3. A search of the email addy returned no results
4. A search of the individuals name (a unique name) revealed some search results, found this person held a high position in a small organization.
5. The offer was submitted through email. Which means the person looked up the whois, and chose to submit it that way.
6. Although this could be simply a typo, the word "hello" was spelled "hellp", more than likely a typo, but this could potentially indicate the individual is outside an english speaking languge.
Conclusion:
This is more the likely a saavy end-user. The email was well written as to force me to repsond with a price, as oppose to making an offer. The inquirer has not picked up any of the other TLD's, but this is likely because the others are already taken. This may but the original owner, but this seems unlikely. Although we recieved some results as to the name of the individual, there is no way to confirm this is that person, this information is almost useless at this time. More than likely the Hello was a typo and this is an english speaker.
The email was well written. It expressed interest, but did not want to give up the advantage of presenting an initial offer. If I was inquiring to a domain name, I would use a very similar email.
Here is my response:
My response does several things. First, it is a timely response, showing some interest. It explains that although I am willing to sell, I do have other interests for the domain name. It also asks that the peson inquiring, makes a "serious" offer. It is my belief that the first person to settle on an asking/offering price is already at a disadvantage. I will update the thread with more details as the unfold.
