The global element of the Internet allows different cultures and languages to converge commercially; the common denominator being, domain names.
When domain offers arrive from different locations around the globe, one must take into consideration the linguistic peculiarities of those who present them.
It’s not rare to receive inquiries, asking me to “make an offer” for a particular domain from my portfolio. What the other party means, of course, is that they want a price quote from me, but still – that reverse offer sounds strange.
Once, I dealt with a buyer whose English was better than my Mandarin, but was still unable to express her intentions in an adequate manner. We ended up communicating in a series of number exchanges, with a question mark at the end. Definitely one for the books.
Regardless of origin, a potential buyer that can’t afford your asking price will most often express their disbelief about the quote; particularly if they are used to paying $10 for a domain.
It is important to educate domain buyers about why aftermarket domains are priced differently; incorporate that in your standard responses and you will soon wade through such questions effortlessly.
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