If there's one thing I regret about certain private domain sales, is that the NDA - non disclosure agreement - involved, does not expire. I'd love to share some notable domain sales, as I often do when the buyer has secured their business launch and/or other TLDs. In the case of domain sales tied … [Read more...]
Domain Purgatory exists : Just ask Escrow.com, Fabulous and Verisign
December 3, 2015 by 3 Comments
I'm not a Catholic, so quick disclaimer: the reference to a "Purgatory" does not intend to offend, nor is intentionally religious. Going by the definition of Purgatory: "A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven." Very … [Read more...]
Liquid domains : The best deal might not be the fastest
November 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Domain liquidity is the ability to convert digital assets into currency, quickly and without much hassle. Whether this title applies to domains used as "coinage" for years, such as LLL .coms, brandables or dictionary domains, one thing really matters: getting the cash you need. Underselling … [Read more...]
Trader feedback : Important feature of domain marketplaces
November 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
One thing I miss from the days of using Sedo to sell domains, is their trader feedback indicators. While not perfect, the Sedo method of displaying a potential buyer's activity status helped a lot with determining their "worthiness." To a degree, the Sedo system makes up for the lack of … [Read more...]
Had any LLLL .com domains? Prepare to be spammed for a long time
November 16, 2015 by 6 Comments
The good news: Long term holders of LLLL .com domains are seeing their investments appreciate, as throngs of - allegedly - Chinese domain investors are snapping up these assets. The bad news: Someone ran a WHOIS of all LLLL .com permutations, and has been sharing the database. What this means: … [Read more...]
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