question What happened to Flippa appraisal?

[bytedo]

Anyone noticed what is happening at flippa appraisal? Last time I checked there were only 2 names listed for appraisal and now they have just 1.

Ok it hasn't been the best barometer for knowing the worth of a domain but any smart person can use it and get a fair idea how a domain could be seen by an end user. Agreed a lot of the appraisals are just by idiots looking to earn credits but you do some useful insight from many entries.

Do they technical have issues with it or are they trying to stop it. If they are stopping it, wouldn't it be better and more professional to announce that they are? Rather than what is happening now?

 

[KDN]

I hope they make an announcement as soon as possible. That ninja move will hurt their reputation.

 

[jamesosix]

i believe they are stopping it because it was just a s**t spamfest of p**s and boll***s.

 

[WhiteCloud]

@FlippaDomains said in a different thread last December that they would be removing the appraisal incentive. It is odd that it took this long and they chose not to announce the change on their web site.

 

[venturefile.com]

Anyone noticed what is happening at flippa appraisal? Last time I checked there were only 2 names listed for appraisal and now they have just 1.

Ok it hasn't been the best barometer for knowing the worth of a domain but any smart person can use it and get a fair idea how a domain could be seen by an end user. Agreed a lot of the appraisals are just by idiots looking to earn credits but you do some useful insight from many entries.

Do they technical have issues with it or are they trying to stop it. If they are stopping it, wouldn't it be better and more professional to announce that they are? Rather than what is happening now?

The bolded part is dead wrong.. There was exactly 0 value in their appraisals because no one was appraising to actually add value/input to the system.. Everyone was just doing it for the free credits. I hope that they are killing it off as that would mean less crappy names listed in auctions because everyone that was listing with their free flippa credits will now stop and think twice before listing because they will actually have to pay for the listing..

 

[FPForum]

Their appraisals section has been like that for a while now... I think there's another thread we were discussing this last week.

 

[AndyM]

Yeah I use to used the appraisal part to get credits for free listings. but your right, some of the garbage people would list was unbelievable, just because some random appraised "ilovemyfavoriteteddy.com" (exagerated example) at $3,000 the owner thinks that's a true reflection of that domain and lists it for auction.

Better of without it and finding a professional appraisal elsewhere.

 

[Electric-Shadow]

Can't say I didn't see it coming tbh but it was an interesting idea Flippa had to try to be a bit different.

 

[KDN]

Flippa appraisal is back!

 

[FlippaDomains]

Do they technical have issues with it or are they trying to stop it. If they are stopping it, wouldn't it be better and more professional to announce that they are? Rather than what is happening now?

I hope they make an announcement as soon as possible. That ninja move will hurt their reputation.

We've not changed anything. Yet.

I just waived through over 600 pending submissions. We have a few people on holiday so this got lost in the shuffle.

@FlippaDomains said in a different thread last December that they would be removing the appraisal incentive. It is odd that it took this long and they chose not to announce the change on their web site.

We'll announce whatever change occurs, mark my word.

Everyone was just doing it for the free credits. I hope that they are killing it off as that would mean less crappy names listed in auctions because everyone that was listing with their free flippa credits will now stop and think twice before listing because they will actually have to pay for the listing..

I share your frustration. We've caught quite a few scammers throughout this endeavor. But overall, the tool is of use to a vast number of participants -- a majority, for sure.

I do agree, however, that the incentive negates what good there is to be gained from such a tool.

At moment, we're working on some really big things, as such this has been pushed down the list for now. I am interested in keeping the discussion going.

 

[KDN]

Thanks for the clarification!

 

[skypreet]

@FlippaDomains thanks for the update...I like the fact that its a tool that Flippa thinks can be good for people...However in my opinion, it will be better to select quality domain names rather than selecting hundreds of domains...let the crowd appraise the quality domains and convert their listing to the auction..

Thanks,
Sky

 

[FlippaDomains]

@FlippaDomains thanks for the update...I like the fact that its a tool that Flippa thinks can be good for people...However in my opinion, it will be better to select quality domain names rather than selecting hundreds of domains...let the crowd appraise the quality domains and convert their listing to the auction..

Thanks,
Sky

I appreciate your feedback very much. We have thought of that idea.

My personal feelings on it are that if it's crowd driven, then everyone should be allowed to submit inventory. I would venture to estimate that the vast number of those that benefit from this tool are seeking validation from others: whether they should maintain ownership, sell (and if so for how much), or any other thoughts (uses, ideas, etc) they never thought they could use the domain for. That is useful.

Limiting appraisals to a select pool of inventory turns a lot of people off -- mostly beginners looking for some guidance. It also doesn't solve the problem of a small pool of those (much fewer than we used to have) who game the system to gain credits.

 

[FlippaDomains]

Posing this to everyone:

Would you still use or interact with this tool were the incentive (free weekly credits) to be removed?

 

[Icenevermelts]

Just had one domain accepted for appraisal. I decided to give it a try but I didn't know that flippa will have to decide if that name can be posted up for appraisal. Took about a week until that name got approved. If I would know about this I would not post my name up for appraisal. Waste of time

 

[JB Lions]

Posing this to everyone:

Would you still use or interact with this tool were the incentive (free weekly credits) to be removed?

Kill it with fire. I thought that was the plan. It's always going to be a low end attraction, which is a negative, not a positive for Flippa.

 

[KDN]

Posing this to everyone:

Would you still use or interact with this tool were the incentive (free weekly credits) to be removed?

If that's what we need to make Flippa appraisal more credible then why not? As long as the free listing per week exists, there will always be someone whose comment is "Wow! Great domain!" even without looking at the extension.

My suggestion is that you keep the free listing but limit it to one per month.

 

[Nazz]

Have only credited people appraising pre-approved domains.

 

[NameOmnia]

We'll announce whatever change occurs, mark my word.

Let me guess....you are still looking for, searching, thinking about, evaluating....

Please forgive me if I don't take your word as liquid gold.
For months Flippa has been informed about this practice, for months pros ( yeah..the main users of your marketplace ) have pointed out how ridiculous the system is ( for ALL reasons ) and yet nothing has changed. As expected.
If you don't mind me asking; who does make decisions there? And how long does it take for whoever is in charge to make a common sense based decision?
No wait...I got it....how could you get all those success fee otherwise....

Flippa domains : 07 / Jan / 2015
" As has been mentioned on other posts, we're soon discontinuing the appraisal credit/incentive "

 

[Nazz]

I have faith in Flippa.