Newbie Q: Do people actually buy domains on DNForum?

[ValeriaDomainer]

Hi there, sorry for my skeptical question, but I came through selling and appraisal sections and I noticed that most posts don't get replies...


Is there any reason for that, and is it possible to actually appraise/sell domains on dnf?


I came across other domain forums, and there weren't many bidders in the selling section either, but since DNF charges for memberships, I was hoping to see more pro-resellers here.. hope that would be the case

oh and would you recommend to list domains individually or create one thread for all my domains?
Thanks)

 

[Biggie]

Hi


yes, there is plenty of activity, but good names sell fast

and many sales occur via pm, as some buyers don't want to tip off others


i would advise you to make a list, rather than posting single names all over the forum



cuz we don't like spammers


Good Luck!

 

[Gerry]

If you get no response, then most people are most likely to not think very much of the name. Therefore, no interest in buying.

Yes people buy. Yes people sell.

If you don't sell something, then does that mean its a bad forum? No. It means that people are not interested in the name, at this time, at this present moment.

At the same time, the flip side to that is...if you do not purchase a name on the forum, does that mean you're a bad member?

The same people that you are pointing fingers at for not appraising and not buying are the same people that will be wondering why you are not buying their names. Naturally, you are not going to buy or bid on a domain you do not like - paid membership or not.

Just keep an open mind and view it from both sides of the spectrum --- selling vs. buying, giving appraisals vs. asking for an appraisal, sale or no sale.

 

[ValeriaDomainer]

Thanks Biggie

 

[ValeriaDomainer]

If you get no response, then most people are most likely to not think very much of the name. Therefore, no interest in buying.

Yes people buy. Yes people sell.

If you don't sell something, then does that mean its a bad forum? No. It means that people are not interested in the name, at this time, at this present moment.

At the same time, the flip side to that is...if you do not purchase a name on the forum, does that mean you're a bad member?

The same people that you are pointing fingers at for not appraising and not buying are the same people that will be wondering why you are not buying their names. Naturally, you are not going to buy or bid on a domain you do not like - paid membership or not.

Just keep an open mind and view it from both sides of the spectrum --- selling vs. buying, giving appraisals vs. asking for an appraisal, sale or no sale.

I'm sorry if you felt like I'm trying to judge ppl here for not buying domains they don't need, the reason I asked this question is not because I wasn't able to sell my domains here, I haven't even listed non of them yet.

The thing is that I had a bad experience with other domain forums, where ppl sometimes made compliments on domains (not only mine) but they never actually bid on them... So the first intention after registering was to see if things work differently here...

Anyways, I'll go ahead and list my domains and see if anyone would like to get involved =)

Thanks for your time!

 

[urlurl]

I have bought and sold names on this forum, please note; quality, demand, the right person at the right time all play an important part in selling. There are resellers, investors and endusers on this forum - prices are adjusted according to who you are selling too.

 

[Biggie]

The thing is that I had a bad experience with other domain forums, where ppl sometimes made compliments on domains (not only mine) but they never actually bid on them... So the first intention after registering was to see if things work differently here...

it's always possible that members will compliment your domain or give high appraisal when asked for, but a good appraisal doesn't necessarily mean it will sale or that you will get an offer.

it's just an opinion, not an offer

then too, you could get bad appraisal and then sell the domain later.


cuz we don't always know what we're talking about

 

[ValeriaDomainer]

Biggie,

Fair enough

 

[katherine]

The thing is that I had a bad experience with other domain forums, where ppl sometimes made compliments on domains (not only mine) but they never actually bid on them... So the first intention after registering was to see if things work differently here...

I may see value in a domain of yours, I might even it likely that an end user will purchase the domain one day, but that doesn't mean I want to buy it, especially if I have no immediate use for the domain.
Even when I buy domains for resale, I prefer to buy domains that I know I can develop if they won't sell.

But resellers already have inflated portfolios. Everybody wants to sell, you know
That's the problem, not enough buyers while the supply is enormous.

 

[ValeriaDomainer]

I may see value in a domain of yours, I might even it likely that an end user will purchase the domain one day, but that doesn't mean I want to buy it, especially if I have no immediate use for the domain.
Even when I buy domains for resale, I prefer to buy domains that I know I can develop if they won't sell.

But resellers already have inflated portfolios. Everybody wants to sell, you know
That's the problem, not enough buyers while the supply is enormous.

I see... there's a general rule for all businesses: When there is no high demand in supply, people most likely will pay for an exceptional offer.
So I guess it's time to focus on quality now, more than ever... I believe that's the only way to make real money in domain flipping these days. "Easy" times are gone

 

[Gerry]

I'm sorry if you felt like I'm trying to judge ppl here for not buying domains they don't need, the reason I asked this question is not because I wasn't able to sell my domains here, I haven't even listed non of them yet.

The thing is that I had a bad experience with other domain forums, where ppl sometimes made compliments on domains (not only mine) but they never actually bid on them... So the first intention after registering was to see if things work differently here...

Anyways, I'll go ahead and list my domains and see if anyone would like to get involved =)

Thanks for your time!

Not implying one bit that I was judging (or you were judging). Simply stating matters in a "matter of fact" manner. And sorry you took it any differently.

Inaction (or inactivity) is a pretty good sign that there is no (or minimal) interest.

If I tell a friend of mine that I love his '57 Chevy convertible that does not mean I want to buy it for $80,000.00 (might even be more now) nor should he expect that I buy it. It simply means I love the car, wish I had one, but would possibly like to look around and see if I can find one a little cheaper. Or, I could be kicking myself for not buying it when they were selling in the 40-50K range.

As for other forums, yeah...there does seem to be one that is borderline mutual admiration society where everyone is telling each other what a great name it is and it is worth xxxx and no one is buying on the forum...at all. You can keep patting each other on the back but at some point your hands and your back are going to become bruised.

Mostly, as biggie pointed out - there is an awful lot of activity on and off the forum and in the forum as PM's. Yes, I have sold many names and purchased many names in this manner. My business is my business and no one else's and I typically like to keep it this way. There have been many names posted for sale that I felt were a tad too much and contacted the seller and we were able to arrive at a number both of us could live with. And I have sold many names in this manner. Actually, most of my largest sales on the forum have been via PM. I suppose many members like to conceal their tracks from everyone else.

If I post a name and it does not sell, I'm not offended. And if people make offers that I turn down, I certainly hope they are not offended. Nor am I offended when someone turns down my offer.

That is where I was encouraging you to be in the mindset of both buyer and seller.

 

[ValeriaDomainer]

Thanks for the insights, Gerry ))

 

[PKumar]

There are two things mainly for selling domain names here..... the first thing is quality of your domain, quality domain sells anywhere..

Other thing is your reputation in the forum, if you are new to this forum and you are selling domain name, buyers are suspicious in regards to scam...

 

[amplify]

There are two things mainly for selling domain names here..... the first thing is quality of your domain, quality domain sells anywhere..

Other thing is your reputation in the forum, if you are new to this forum and you are selling domain name, buyers are suspicious in regards to scam...

If I buy from someone with low rep, I will insist on a push before money is exchanged.

Learned my lesson from a small $180 hit on this forum.

If no push first, no deal.

 

[Gerry]

in regards to scam...

Do you work for axsiom? Because I am getting spam email from you.

 

[amplify]

Do you work for axsiom? Because I am getting spam email from you.

Let's not point fingers yet, Kumar is quite a popular surname.

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Kumar

 

[PKumar]

Do you work for axsiom? Because I am getting spam email from you.

Sorry, I don't know axsiom!

I did send some emails for selling my domain names few months before, for only few days, when I didn't get any response, I left email marketing...

 

[PKumar]

Let's not point fingers yet, Kumar is quite a popular surname.

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Kumar

You are right about popularity of "Kumar" it is very popular in India, but it is not last name, it is middle name...

like

abc kumar def

 

[DanB]

The problem here is that many people ask for end user prices, and as far as I know, there isn't many end users here. I see ridiculous prices being asked here, that even an end user would not pay, let alone a domainer that is looking for a ROI on the domain he is buying. If you want to sell here, be realistic when it comes to your asking price, or don't sell here and contact end users instead.

 

[ValeriaDomainer]

The problem here is that many people ask for end user prices, and as far as I know, there isn't many end users here. I see ridiculous prices being asked here, that even an end user would not pay, let alone a domainer that is looking for a ROI on the domain he is buying. If you want to sell here, be realistic when it comes to your asking price, or don't sell here and contact end users instead.

fair enough...