closed SnakeCharmer.com

[Christine Taylor]

I've owned the domain name SnakeCharmer.com for about 11 years. I've used it for my web services company (from approximately 2001-2010), and then as a site to promote my writing and various websites. So, it's not a high-traffic domain based on its current usage. I'm changing careers and looking to sell my beloved domain name.

Any input on valuation would be very much appreciated.

Thanks!
Christine Taylor

 

[dcristo]

It depends on how much of a charmer you really are.

 

[Raider]

I like the name but I think I like "Snake charming" better.

It seems the dot org is a Rock Band from the UK, Have they inquired about the name that you know of? If I was the owner of the band or had the same business name, I'd be tempted to dole out in upwards of $5K-$8K for the dot com, it really depends on how much of a online presence I want. But waiting for end users can sometimes take an eternity, you can help shorten that time by putting up a For Sale page, keeping the re-direct header you have now.

Appealing to resellers and considering the traffic it receives, I think you'd be lucky to get anything beyond $1000, and that's being generous.

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On another note, I'm not a very good writer and when I create a site I'm always looking for someone to take what I wrote and improve on it.. If this is something you do, please send me a PM OK?.

And I wish you the best of luck with your sale

 

[Christine Taylor]

Thanks for the input. I've contacted Snake Charmer's management, who replied that they'll put it on the agenda for their next meeting. I didn't name a price in the initial email. Anyone with advice as to how I should approach negotiations? Should I require that they make me an offer first?

Or, does anyone have a different opinion on the valuation?

I really appreciate the assistance. I'm emotionally attached to this domain that I've used daily for many years, and I absolutely need the objective advice.

Oh, and dcristo ... if charm factored into the valuation process, I'd be sure to get $1.50.