As a long-term holder of domain assets I'm not in a particular rush to sell my domains to the first offer that arrives. Offers come and go, and for the most part domains appreciate in value with time. Even when a reasonable offer is made, it should be the right offer for a particular domain in … [Read more...]
Domain sales : Push the right buttons of your potential buyer
April 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
To convert a domain inquiry into a sale, there are certain key elements that must be taken care of. It's not just a matter of pricing the domain right, and in accordance to market conditions. Many inquiries lead nowhere, at least temporarily, simply because the buyer is unwilling to make such … [Read more...]
Domain sales : Single transactions versus “lease to own”
April 4, 2016 by 1 Comment
Domain inquiries often quote the cost of a domain as a reason that the sale cannot go forward. While direct sales in a single transaction is what I'm personally after, there are times to consider a "lease to own" option. There are a couple of ways to leverage the particulars of such a domain … [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...]
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...]
Recent Comments