closed EbayStudio.com

[zorag]

Thinking of creating a tools site for ebay users with photo hosting etc.

It's getting some traffic at the moment parked on Sedo, currently 50+ unique in the past 2 weeks with some revenue.

Any ideas on it's current value ?

 

[Vorty]

TM problems probably.

Vorty

 

[Dynamic1]

Same here I was thinking they protect there name hardcore.

 

[zorag]

I can't see there being a problem if the site is merely aiding users with enhancement tools?

In fact I've noticed several DN's incorporating the word ebay including:

coolebaytools.com
ebayfordummies.com
ebaysuctions.com
ebay-auctions-make-cash.com

Your very quick to judge !

- Thanks

 

[Vorty]

Don't know... your name seems more "professional" and may lead people to your page thinking that's a "ebay company"...

Maybe they don't want that... lol =))

 

[zorag]

Ok well the best thing to do is obviously contact eBay and find out if they will agree to it. No point in working on a site to find out the worst

- Thanks

 

[sh7032]

Ebay compay has highly proect their TM. so it's a dangerous domain

 

[stevesko]

just because others have done it... well develop at your own risk. This could be a costly mistake. I think they could get more than just the domain... Your trading off their TM, smells like damages...

Steve

 

[Keyboard Cowboy]

enhancement tools?

Like the sound of that k:

 

[zorag]

Nice 1 Marodoer

EbayStudio.com
>> Enhancement Tools For eBay! <<

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Noticed that EbayTools.com is also registered 2003, wonder how much traffic revenue that's accumulating?

 

[WhoDatDog]

Actually, the ebayfordummies.com name that was referenced in a post is the most likely to encounter problems. The "for dummies" people are pretty aggressive. EbayStudio.com would likely lose a UDRP case, but unless it is asite that garners a lot of attention Ebay probably wouldn't spend it's resources putting an end to it. So, the bigger it gets the more likely you are to get a letter in the mail. However, not too many people have paid damages for turning over a name or losing a dispute like this, which means that the practical risk of you having to hire an attorney and pay a lot of money is very very low....but not zero.

 

[zorag]

Actually, the ebayfordummies.com name that was referenced in a post is the most likely to encounter problems. The "for dummies" people are pretty aggressive. EbayStudio.com would likely lose a UDRP case, but unless it is asite that garners a lot of attention Ebay probably wouldn't spend it's resources putting an end to it. So, the bigger it gets the more likely you are to get a letter in the mail. However, not too many people have paid damages for turning over a name or losing a dispute like this, which means that the practical risk of you having to hire an attorney and pay a lot of money is very very low....but not zero.

I agree with respect to EbayForDummies.com that's bang on the name! However, EbayStudio.com is merely a derivative of their name, just like the majority of other sites using the eBay name - and after-all, this is a site which will aid people in using Ebay. I'm certainly not out to infringe and I cannot visualise any security issues in developing a site of this nature. Surely, Ebay thrive on the amount of attention they receive from the network of sites that promote them globally - and that's why there are so many sites operational and using the Ebay name - AWARENESS IS GOOD, BETTER THAN NONE!

Anyway, It's got to be worth something

$x,xxx maybe? :wink: