Advice on domain selling!!!

drbiohealth · Dec 2, 2002

Could anybody suggest if ebay is an effective platform for selling domain names?

Could somebody with their experience elaboate on their fee structure for diaplaying/selling a domain name?

Thanks much,

ad-lib · Dec 2, 2002

Whether believable or not, the unrecognized member known as Onyx is not as amateur as my posts may portray me to be. Thus not the ultimate speculator around, I still have manage to sell over 60 domains in less then one years time. All of which were not even close to premium domains. I find the best strategy is to go after niche, saturated markets. In addition, utilizing search engines to find the best places to pitch these domains works great as well. Forums, chats, networks, anywhere. Format a vague, persuasive email. Use this exact template for every 'domain for sale' related email you send. Change around some words and make it seem like the email was composed just for them. You may also want to use DomainSurfer to lookup domains registered with similar keyword(s) to find some email contacts.

But do not expect to just sit on your ass and wait for people to contact you through your whois info. Get out, haggle. "I was hoping to get $XXXX amount for the domain, however, I too know how it feels to be on a limited budget. Therefore, I'll give you the domain for $XXX". Meanwhile your intentions the entire time were to get a three figure sum. People eat that up. They like the satisfaction of getting over on you, or getting a special deal.

Blah, done typing. Best of luck... bye!

GiantDomains · Dec 2, 2002

You'll know if your name is any good if you put it on ebay. Lots of names get no bids.

If you get bids over $50, chances are its a good name, but ebay is not the place to sell it for top dollar. Its a bargain basement.

kingdon · Dec 2, 2002

E-Bay is for bottom feeders, It's a great place to buy things, and a horrible place to sell anything. Everyone is so cut throat, I think Onyx has the right idea, grab e-mail contacts and send a generic message to everyone and see who bites. Good luck,

Don

all4cost · Dec 2, 2002

I'VE ACTUALLY SOLD 5 TIMES MORE STUFF AT YAHOO AUCTIONS THAN EBAY - BUT - THE OTHERS ARE RIGHT ........ DON'T EXPECT MUCH IF YOU DON'T PUT IN MUCH ..... P.S. - IF YOU SELL ANYTHING ON AUCTIONS - YOU SHOULD PUT YOUR PROFIT AND COST IN YOUR SHIPPING/TRANSFER FEE (KEEP AS LOW AS POSSIBLE) BECAUSE THEY DO NOT CHARGE FINAL FEES ON SHIPPING

I'VE SOLD BULK ITEMS FOR A DOLLAR - MADE $160 - PAID LIKE $1.20 TO AUCTION SITE..........

all4cost ........

Gomains · Dec 3, 2002

I concur, Onyx (and congratulations on your success). I just got back into this domain craziness around 6 weeks ago and have sold three domains through e-mail thus far. My best sales have been from people calling me out of the blue, but that was back in the good 'ol days.

I think it's worth re-emphasizing that the e-mails be as personalized as possible. You don't want to appear as spam in any way.