Wanted: Service Help on Manual Domain Appraisals

[JMontana]

Hello,
Could someone help me please?
I am looking for a reputable domain appraiser, that will give me some seal or something.
I have a buyer that is asking for this, and he says that Estibot and others like it are trash.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thank you very much
John

 

[Onward]

Look out...It sounds like a scam...

 

[JMontana]

Why do you say that?
have you seen this type of thread before?
In your experience, do you think Estibot and Valuate CAN be trusted to be accurate?
Thank you for your quick response.
John

 

[JB Lions]

Even tho, I think they're all a bunch of bunk basically, you can get one from GoDaddy or Sedo, probably other places.

 

[JMontana]

Okay Thank you
I will do that
John

 

[katherine]

Google search: domain appraisal scam.
Looks like you've been targeted

 

[draggar]

In a nutshell,

A potential buyer contacts you but asks you get an appraisal though a service (ahem, their service)

Potential seller is happy, pays $30 for the appraisal.

Buyer says "nah, never mind" if they even respond.

That's a typical appraisal scam.

I don't know of anyone who would put a seal on an appraisal and even if it is a digital copy (PDF / JPEG) those can easily be manipulated.

If you're even curious about a domain you own, look here: http://www.dnforum.com/f4/
Unless it's an adult related name, then go here: http://www.dnforum.com/f36/

 

[Onward]

Why do you say that?
have you seen this type of thread before?
In your experience, do you think Estibot and Valuate CAN be trusted to be accurate?
Thank you for your quick response.
John

Yes....This is a most likely a very old appraisal scam where they tell you to use one of their "trusted" appraisal companies and then after you buy, they are not interested in your name...they may say Sedo or another reputable company in addition to their scam companies...

Estibot is terrible IMO....or comical depending on your mood. It is a nice novelty but it really is not a good appraisal tool.

 

[JMontana]

Thank you kindly.
Is there an appraisal tool that you like, or recommend?
I am new to this, and would love a little guidance pre-buying.
Thanks
John

 

[Onward]

Are you buying or selling?

If you want an appraisal, put it in the appraisal section here...

 

[JMontana]

Okay I will.
I am traveling on business now, but I return home on Sun.
Will do then,
Thanks Again