Unique products are often touted as overpriced, expensive, outlandish - and every other epithet available to describe a high monetary value in a negative manner. And yet, it's the uniqueness of such products that defines their value and price. There are very few things more unique than domain … [Read more...]
Lucky strike : How I beat user ‘First’ on a NameJet domain auction
May 16, 2016 by 4 Comments
This past week has been outstanding, both for the number of sales and the results of domain acquisitions I achieved. While no personal records were set, it's still a representation of a healthy year almost halfway already. Domaining is far from dead, as long as one's domain portfolio is … [Read more...]
Domain inquiries : Will dot .Blog will be the end of lowball offers?
May 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
As a domain investor with an aged portfolio of both generic and two word compound domains, I receive a fair share of inquiries that are lowballs. These blatant attempts at getting a domain for an unrealistically low price are ignored, but still quite annoying. A type of domain inquiry similar … [Read more...]
Domain offers : Europeans, commas and periods in quotes
May 10, 2016 by 5 Comments
For more than 25 years I was raised, educated and trained to use the metric system, that French invention that uses meters, kilograms and the centigrade scale. For the past 20 years or so, I've adapted - for the most part - to the imperial system here in the US. I still feel more comfortable … [Read more...]
Domain inquiries that shun their country’s ccTLD
May 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
When receiving a domain inquiry, there are three important elements to help you identify your potential buyer: Their name The email Their IP / locale Assuming that the inquiry maker does not attempt to mask who they are - in which case, you'd have to extract that information - by using … [Read more...]
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