question You can Post 1 Appraisal thread every 24 Hours So Why is Namepros Not letting Me

[Planet9]

You can Post 1 Appraisal thread every 24 Hours So Why is Namepros not letting me or is it more than 24 hours? Also can one delete a thread? If so, how?

 

[karmaco]

The question you need to ask yourself is why are you buying names you don’t have an idea of their worth or lack thereof? Instead of asking for reviews take a breather and learn what makes a good name and why.

Stay up to date on what sells. Figure out what your strengths or weaknesses are in this. Don’t make impulse purchases. If in doubt- don’t buy. Start with niches you personally might be familiar with or have knowledge in.

As far as the reviews automated (useless) or here (somewhat subjective.) If people aren’t replying its because we get these all the time and your names might not be good and nobody wants to bother.

Also people who ask for stuff without displaying they are here to learn will inevitably get ignored. We answer the same questions over and over. Newbies don’t seem to know how to search a forum.

Best way to know general value is to check comparable sales on NameBio bearing in mind many of those sales are wholesale.

 

[Kyle Tully]

Not sure but you got 3 in the last thread so you're well up!

 

[Kyle Tully]

A lot of free appraisals are just peoples gut instincts on a name. So take them with a grain of salt.

But 9/10 times the $0 appraisals are pretty accurate

 

[BaileyUK]

I think you need to lose the frustrated outlook to your perception of Rules or Conditions imposed at every level of domain trading. Frustrating, of course, particularly when you discover that restriction more or less by accident. Bit like coping with any new daily officialdom at any level.

As for appraisals, I consider myself reasonably active in this section of NP, I personally choose to comment when I truly believe I have something to add. So many requests are little more than fairly random contrivances or something that has just spiked the registrants interest. It probably wasn't even in the registrants mind 20 minutes prior to reg. Then this new-registrant goes through what I would call the 'Endorsement Phase' The more they review the registration, the more they are convinced they've latched-on to a little gem. I certainly remember it happening to me 15 to 20 years ago.

So many appraisal requests are just " Please Appraise" No direction as to what gave rise to the interest/registration. Unfortunately we aren't individual Googles with the ability of mining thousands of sub-pages in an instant.

My criteria for Appraisals
Am I just going to find myself in a nonsense debate (members history is usually going to be the clue there)
Is the domain really worthy of comment (Yes my perception)
Can I help the requester in their quest for clarity or direction.
Are they just being lazy (multiple requests)
Have I sold very similar domains - help with pricing - negotiation

 

[Kyle Tully]

I don’t think it’s about being friends with anyone. There are just a limited number of people appraising and there’s only so much time in the day.

The more you post the less likely people are to appraise all of them IMO.

 

[Jannes]

If you ask random persons what the value of something is, those who think it's zero are the most vocal about it. Getting no answer is a good sign for you.

 

[Jannes]

I like Elmore.ai, fwiw. Would be a good name for an AI writing tool (for fiction). I'm thinking of Elmore Leonard.

Of course lots of other possibilities.

 

[Planet9]

I like Elmore.ai, fwiw. Would be a good name for an AI writing tool (for fiction). I'm thinking of Elmore Leonard.

Of course lots of other possibilities.

I like Elmore.ai, fwiw. Would be a good name for an AI writing tool (for fiction). I'm thinking of Elmore Leonard.

Of course lots of other possibilities.

Thank you. That is what I was thinking. My problem which is why I plan to put it on Appraisals once Namepros says I haven't exceeded my time limit, is, I don't know what is too high or too low a price at this time. Funny enough, I just came upon this name when i wanted to see if the great late Blues Musician Elmore James (Bust My Broom, Shake Your Moneymaker) had a ,com too & of course he did but ElmoreJames.ai was available which to me made no sense. So out of curiosity I put Elmore.ai on Godaddy Search & somehow that was open. Still cost me about $200 for basic 2 yeat Godaddy Registraion but I'm looking at that as a long time investment.

 

[Planet9]

I think you need to lose the frustrated outlook to your perception of Rules or Conditions imposed at every level of domain trading. Frustrating, of course, particularly when you discover that restriction more or less by accident. Bit like coping with any new daily officialdom at any level.

As for appraisals, I consider myself reasonably active in this section of NP, I personally choose to comment when I truly believe I have something to add. So many requests are little more than fairly random contrivances or something that has just spiked the registrants interest. It probably wasn't even in the registrants mind 20 minutes prior to reg. Then this new-registrant goes through what I would call the 'Endorsement Phase' The more they review the registration, the more they are convinced they've latched-on to a little gem. I certainly remember it happening to me 15 to 20 years ago.

So many appraisal requests are just " Please Appraise" No direction as to what gave rise to the interest/registration. Unfortunately we aren't individual Googles with the ability of mining thousands of sub-pages in an instant.

My criteria for Appraisals
Am I just going to find myself in a nonsense debate (members history is usually going to be the clue there)
Is the domain really worthy of comment (Yes my perception)
Can I help the requester in their quest for clarity or direction.
Are they just being lazy (multiple requests)
Have I sold very similar domains - help with pricing - negotiation

Fair enough. Yes not stating the rules in advance in writing on Auctions is whats upsets me about Godaddy. Even more so because they're one sided. Patience unfortunately isn't my best quality. Luckily I have a limit of about $1,500 a year in how much I'm willing to register & renew. Thanks for your input.

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

Sounds like a whine and cheese party.
I am confused, are you butt hurt because of no responses? Judging by replies
If its the number of appraisals you got gong at one time, its in the rules. Corre.ct me if i’m wrong
https://www.namepros.com/pages/account-levels/

Your an established member but not a vip so 1 active appraisal at a time.
You can close and start a new one but not delete it.
As your aware of

 

[Planet9]

Indeed it is your ten year plus NP membership indicator that drew me in. What gives ? I thought. Criticism reads more like that of a domain experimenter, more like 12 months in and heading towards the door.

I of course understand why newcomers are drawn towards Appraisals, Surely there comes a point where your consolidating your own knowledge, I think you'll find that 10 year moniker a bit of a hindrance when it comes to appraisal requests. Is this a request for endorsement rather than any insight would be in my mind.

Just a suggestion as to why you might not get the number of appraisal responses expected. Most appraisers are long-term members. Honest appraisal responses aren't always seen as helpful. Who wants to upset an old-hand or play-in to a possible speciality field. Maybe best left uncommented

I haven't been active on these forums for years. I just recently started taking an interest in domains again which is why I'm back on. I don't mind criticism as long as there's some explanation. IE, "Zero" is of no help. What is help is Mr. Tully informing me that IDN domains are basically a waste & that led me to do more research and find out that you can't truly sell them on Godaddy Auctions, etc., which saved me wasting future money and time.
Criticism that one can apply in the future if I think its valid is helpful.

 

[Echo Mod Team]

Hello,

You can find more information about active thread limits here: https://www.namepros.com/threads/li...sts-conversations-etc.1047417/#section-020000

Specific account levels, benefits, and number of active threads allowed can be found here: https://www.namepros.com/pages/account-levels/

The limited threads (e.g., in the marketplace and appraisal sections) are based on the number of your open threads and the last activity in your threads in those special sections, so if you post in all of your limited threads (or someone else does) and then you close them all, you'll have to wait 24 hours before you can create a new thread.

This is to prevent bumping abuse where members could open an old thread, bump it, close it, and repeat that process as many times as they want (and they could even create new threads) in order to have more listings show under New Posts than their account limits allow them to have.

We hope that helps.

 

[Echo Mod Team]

How does pne close a thread?

Hello,

You can close/lock an appraisal listing by clicking the three dots at the top of it, then click the "Lock Thread" link/box in the drop-down menu.

Keep in mind, all edits in an appraisal listing should be done prior to closing it, as once locked, edits are disabled.

To edit the appraisal title: Click the three dots at the top of the listing, then click "Edit Thread" in the drop-down menu.

To edit your appraisal post: Click the "Edit" link at the bottom of the post.

Once your edits are complete, lock the listing.

As long as it's been 24 hours since your last appraisal post, you'll be able to open a new appraisal listing.

Alternately, you can upgrade your account to a Blue or Gold subscription for more appraisal listings.

Note: Gold members also have access to the Professional Appraisal section.

We hope that information helps.

 

[Planet9]

Hello,

You can close/lock an appraisal listing by clicking the three dots at the top of it, then click the "Lock Thread" link/box in the drop-down menu.

Keep in mind, all edits in an appraisal listing should be done prior to closing it, as once locked, edits are disabled.

To edit the appraisal title: Click the three dots at the top of the listing, then click "Edit Thread" in the drop-down menu.

To edit your appraisal post: Click the "Edit" link at the bottom of the post.

Once your edits are complete, lock the listing.

As long as it's been 24 hours since your last appraisal post, you'll be able to open a new appraisal listing.

Alternately, you can upgrade your account to a Blue or Gold subscription for more appraisal listings.

Note: Gold members also have access to the Professional Appraisal section.

We hope that information helps.

Thank You

 

[Planet9]

I don’t think it’s about being friends with anyone. There are just a limited number of people appraising and there’s only so much time in the day.

The more you post the less likely people are to appraise all of them IMO.

Perhaps but some of the names appraised are beyond nonsense which makes no sense why anyone would bother. I asked for an appraisal on any individually not all.

 

[Planet9]

Interesting. I mainly ask for Appraisals so I could get a good idea of what is too high & too low a price to start an auction especially if I use Buy It Now. A few of my Domains like CC1.org & a couple of others have estimated values on Godaddy between $1,500 -$3,600 which is why I laugh when this one person said 0. In my opinion he was just giving himself a rise that wasn't even justified.

 

[Planet9]

The question you need to ask yourself is why are you buying names you don’t have an idea of their worth or lack thereof? Instead of asking for reviews take a breather and learn what makes a good name and why.

Stay up to date on what sells. Figure out what your strengths or weaknesses are in this. Don’t make impulse purchases. If in doubt- don’t buy. Start with niches you personally might be familiar with or have knowledge in.

As far as the reviews automated (useless) or here (somewhat subjective.) If people aren’t replying its because we get these all the time and your names might not be good and nobody wants to bother.

Also people who ask for stuff without displaying they are here to learn will inevitably get ignored. We answer the same questions over and over. Newbies don’t seem to know how to search a forum.

Best way to know general value is to check comparable sales on NameBio bearing in mind many of those sales are wholesale.

In the case of eû.com I bought that for 2 reasons. One it only cost me $5 & $20 registration fee & as it was listed as a Buy It Now Domain on Godaddy Auctions I had no idea nor should I have had any idea that Godaddy won't let customers list an IDN name on Godaddy Auctions with the same spelling with accent marks over letters. Godaddy Auctions only lets customers list an IDN domain for sale by using a convertor code which makes the 2 characters shown in eû.com go to several characters with dashes making zero sense. For expired IDN domains which is how & why I bought eû.com, Godaddy does not convert the word but leaves it in its
natural form. Totally not Kosher in my book but Godaddy is The House!

In regards to everything else, I have an idea of what I'm doing with the budget I have. I only register a domain name if I think there's a possibility I could make at minimum a few hundred dollars based on either what has sold on Godaddy Auctions or if I can come up with an available name that has dictionary words & accronyms as well as exact Google Searches with quotation marks around the terms used.

There simply is no way today to pick up for a $12 register fee a domain that's worth mega bucks unless you get creative & hopefully luck out. I'm hoping I just did that with Pornimo.com & Elmore.AI which I came up with on my own & registered. I do need advice as I said so I don't over or underprice myself. If hypothetically I lose $1,500 a year coming up with Domain Names and/or buying individual domains on Godaddy for $30 tops, I'm not going to lose sleep. I will lose sleep if I over or underpriced myself listing or selling a domain.

 

[Kyle Tully]

There are names dropping and in closeouts every day you can pick up for $9-30 that can sell for 10k+ you just need to train your eye. Not luck or creative just knowing what sells.

 

[Planet9]

I totally doubt that for "Buy It Now" Auctions. I won't bid on any auction that's not Buy It Now as I don't like the way Godaddy runs these. I also don't trust people bidding things up like they do on Ebay using friends & relatives. For example, I bid $25 on the domain,
lap-top.com, never thinking I would win on day 1 of a 10(?) day Auction. Next thing I know Godaddy closes the auction the next day or so because it was a late expired Godaddy domain that the domain owner coincidently renewed after someone, me, bid on it. Godaddy didn't bother to notify me at all. I had to call a Godaddy Customer Service representative 4 times to get a straight answer. Yet I as a bidder am not allowed to revoke a bid. So Godaddy lists expired domains for auction but cancels the auction if the owner of the expired domain pays the renewal fee before the auction closes.

Yes my eyes are strained going through Buy it now. I did find cc1.org for $30 plus registration fee, eû.com for $5 which was fools gold & P-ush.com for $30 which likely was a mistake. That's it!

 

[Kyle Tully]

I totally doubt that for "Buy It Now" Auctions.

You’re wrong

 

[Planet9]

You’re wrong

Perhaps in the past. Presently there are only so many Buy It Now domains I can scan on Godaddy each day & after looking at endless nonsense for 2 weeks it's hard to find a pearl on a mountain junkyard. As far as non-BuyItNow auctions Ireally doubt it unless you mean spending a few thousands on something worth10 or more times that. I simply don't have the funds nor would I bid over $30 especially when there's a good chance in my opinion people are deliberately bidding it up with no intention to buy.

 

[BaileyUK]

Indeed it is your ten year plus NP membership indicator that drew me in. What gives ? I thought. Criticism reads more like that of a domain experimenter, more like 12 months in and heading towards the door.

I of course understand why newcomers are drawn towards Appraisals, Surely there comes a point where your consolidating your own knowledge, I think you'll find that 10 year moniker a bit of a hindrance when it comes to appraisal requests. Is this a request for endorsement rather than any insight would be in my mind.

Just a suggestion as to why you might not get the number of appraisal responses expected. Most appraisers are long-term members. Honest appraisal responses aren't always seen as helpful. Who wants to upset an old-hand or play-in to a possible speciality field. Maybe best left uncommented

 

[johnn]

Never believe in appraisal. What if a you have a potential buyer and they google and see the appraisal here is $0?
Cool down and be nice to people when asking for opinions. If you think you know everything then don't ask for opinion the fight.

 

[biggie]

A few of my Domains like CC1.org & a couple of others have estimated values on Godaddy between $1,500 -$3,600 which is why I laugh when this one person said 0. In my opinion he was just giving himself a rise that wasn't even justified.

Hi

CC1.org is considered mixed character domain,
if it were cc1.com, then value would be 4 figures.
as is, nobody is looking to buy 3 character .org domains, so reseller value of $0 is pretty accurate.

now if the domain gets traffic from backlinks or something, then worth might be higher than $0.

as for elmore.ai, as a proper noun, value is inherent.
but you'd have to have folks who are following .ai, to give opinions.
and even then, they could say no value just to get you to sell cheap.

if not sure what price to set, then just use "make offer".

imo...