As a domain investor, I often acquire domains after a considerable amount of negotiation. My goal is to maintain the privacy of the terms and the associated price. Although a non-disclosure agreement can take care of the general terms of an exchange, there is a weak point that is not always … [Read more...]
Domain portfolios : ‘Friendly prices’ might not be the best you can get
January 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
To paraphrase an old saying: When offered a non-gift horse, by all means look it in the mouth. Domain portfolios are often paraded among peers, in exclusive emails or lists that are shared around. Quite often, the list is sent out on the pretext that prices quoted are "friendly prices." This … [Read more...]
Domain conferences are not solely for selling domains
January 26, 2016 by 3 Comments
Many domain investors that do not attend domain conferences actively, view them as a vehicle for selling domains from their inventory. When I attended TRAFFIC 2008 in Orlando, Florida, I too had aspired to sell domains during the auction. While that didn't happen, it was a blessing in disguise, … [Read more...]
Domain auctions : Don’t rely on the seller’s disclaimer
January 19, 2016 by 3 Comments
Domain auctions on several venues, such as Sedo and Flippa, come with a detailed description by the seller. Typically, a domain listing's description might contain information on the domain's qualities. Such details could be age, marketability, comparable sales figures, or statistics about the … [Read more...]
Domain NDAs : Make sure they expire, eventually
December 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
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...]
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