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[Jessica320]

Same email I got today...This time with a name, Mark Greenwald.

I am still thinking what to say in my message...man, this is exciting!

[CureCancer]

Same email I got today...This time with a name, Mark Greenwald.

I am still thinking what to say in my message...man, this is exciting!

Tell him you purchased the appraisal, whats next? He may say no you did not, and tell him you did! Try to get another email where you can send the money!

I so want to catch this looser!

[steveatvillas]

When I got the first one of these emails I simply replied from a dummy email account I keep for this type of shit:

"If you want an appraisal, go get one at your own cost. I am comfortable with my pricing. Then if you do get an appraisal, please forward it to me, together with an invoice from the appraiser. Then let's negotiate."

I've never received a second one.

[Brujah]

Posted elsewhere -- In case you aren't already aware of the appraisal scam, here's a little bit about how it works:
http://domainnamewire.com/2008/03/06...am-resurfaces/

Just got this from Jerry Eisenberg w/ name-deals.com
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How much do you want for your domain?

We have found it listed for sale and we have a good offer for you.

Our comapny invests in domains and developed sites. If you have a list of
domains for sale, please send the list with prices in plain text.

We prefer ".com", ".net", ".co", ".co.uk", ".us" and easy-to-remember
names with other extensions.

Regards,

Jerry Eisenberg

Vice President

Hosting & Name Deals LLC

Then a follow-up email from Jerry
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I have a 8,000 USD budget for 5-8 domain names. Have you had your domain names evaluated in the past? Without a valuation certificate we cannot be sure in the sale price. Moreover, my accountant and tax services always ask for valaution certificates . On the other side, it's very important for me in terms of reselling too. Of course, we must engage a valuation company with a REAL manual service. So I will only accept valuations from independent sources I and my accountant trust.

To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companies. Please check this blog with suggestions from other sellers and buyers:
domainexplorer .org/Archive/5297164.htm

If, for example, the valuation comes higher you can adjust your asking price accordingly. It will be fair. I also hope you can give me 12% - 15% discount.

After you send me the valuation via email (usually it takes 1-2 days to obtain it) we'll continue our negotiations. Do you sell domain with a web site or just the name? Domain without content is ok with me. Web site is not necessary.

What is your preferred payment method: Escrow.com, International wire transfer, PayPal.com or something else?

Hope we can come to an agreement fast.

Looking forward to your reply.


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Name-Deals.com whois
Just registered on 26 July 2010

Registrant:
James Whitham dntrader@hotmail.com
12 Regent Close Saxton Road
Hull, Willerby HU10 6HJ
United Kingdom

The exact same guy that's been doing this for about 4+ years now? See this 2006 forum post
http://www.namepros.com/warnings-and...ml#post1240828