Archives for 2013

Is your potential domain buyer bluffing or not?

I received some spectacular news this afternoon, about a domain sale that materialized over the course of the week. Without releasing any information that'd jeopardize the pending Escrow.com transaction, I want to share a few details about this sale, regardless. A friend contacted me last … [Read more...]

When the domain sale falls through, it’s the buyer’s loss

Recently, I came within minutes of closing a deal - only to watch the buyer pull out. The reason: a $500 price difference. Despite the buyer's financial capability, his definition of a budget apparently clashed with my definition of an acceptable ROI. My asking price was already discounted and … [Read more...]

I know someone who knows someone who knows your client

The world of domain investing is quite small; the much larger tech industry could swallow domaining many times over. It is therefore important to use one's connections effectively, when reaching outside of domaining. There are plenty of domain investors that are seasoned technocrats, who have … [Read more...]

BS & Lick Mah Ballz: An open letter to foul-mouthed domain buyers

Dear potential buyer, I understand your frustration. The domain name you wanted, that just so happened to pop in your head while taking a morning shower, is taken. It's a shame really, because GoDaddy's search tool had you all pumped up: for $10 (plus ICANN fee of $0.18) you could own the … [Read more...]

Owned by Google

Google went down. For millions of us in the Civilized World, that was a disaster akin to a nuclear accident - a blinding digital meltdown. I was left stranded downtown, my Google Glass nothing but a useless, expensive piece of plastic; the "Unable to connect" message flashing ominously … [Read more...]