Backorderzone.com - I 'hate' these guys. Actually, I don't hate them, but I'm amazed that they beat both SnapNames and Pool for a domain I had backordered. While SnapNames sent me the usual "apology" for trying and failing to capture the domain, not a pip was heard from Pool. Upon checking … [Read more...]
Patience is a virtue in the domain business
May 1, 2012 by 2 Comments
With regards to domain investment and sales, I tend to do things the fast way: I close deals quickly, after negotiating in a sharp manner. I don't have time to waste. My method and approach to doing business online is often perceived as arrogant, but trust me, I've never had any real life … [Read more...]
BuyDomains and UDRPs: Not really a surprise
April 30, 2012 by 6 Comments
BuyDomains was served with a third UDRP in a week, according to Mike Berkens at TheDomains. I'm not in the least surprised and I'll explain why. It's a game of numbers. It's pure statistics at work: the more domains one owns - assuming that they are spread naturally and are not intentional, … [Read more...]
Validate your domain registrations with LinkedIn
April 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I use LinkedIn - the network of professionals - to keep in touch with people I worked with in the past, present and those that I would like to work with in the future. I also use it for a different purpose altogether: to gauge or 'validate' domain registrations. Often, I peruse domain lists of … [Read more...]
Sedo: Vienna calling
April 27, 2012 by 4 Comments
I love that 80's song by Falco and there was plenty of "Vienna calling" for the past 30 days at Sedo. An Austrian buyer took forever to submit payment for one of my domains; first claiming he sent payment, then stating he went on Easter vacation and eventually assuring everyone "the check's in … [Read more...]
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