Whenever I receive inquiries for domains, the price quoted is custom-tailored to the person that inquires. They also come with a 7-day commitment to that price; anything past that, I cannot honor. An inquiry that I received ten days ago, ended with the understanding that the person would look … [Read more...]
Dutch brand specialist claims domain reselling constitutes ‘theft’
March 11, 2014 by 9 Comments
My tolerance of unsavory commentary is relatively high - unless it involves unfounded accusations that are borderline libelous. Then, I would snap; this is part one of an ongoing exchange with a 'buyer' over at Domain Name Sales. The Dutch lady "N.V." is a brand specialist for a company in … [Read more...]
Educating other domainers about domain pricing
March 6, 2014 by 6 Comments
For years, I've stated the single most important methodology in successful domain selling: if you don't ask, you don't get. Pricing your domains right is an important element of a transaction, and while you engage in negotiations with another party, there is usually room to achieve a higher sale … [Read more...]
Great business connections are built on mutual honesty
March 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Not every domain inquiry leads to a sale, and not every sale leads to a long-term connection or other business relationship. But some non-sales can lead to a great connection, establishing the foundation for the convergence of minds, particularly when the same or similar fields are … [Read more...]
Domain industry polarization over gTLD expansion
March 4, 2014 by 15 Comments
The polarization among domain investors on the subject of gTLDs is a fact that demands further analysis. The public display of such opposing sides started as a fun part of TRAFFIC last year, with Team Schwartz and Team Schilling debating the validity of the ICANN-mandated expansion. While that … [Read more...]
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