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Brandon Iron · 06-30-2005, 12:24 PM

Just wanted to ask people with more experience than me what the cost of a domain name should be. I want to get back my domain name: www.brandoniron.com but need advice.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Brandon Iron
www.platinumxpictures.com

davethetruth · 06-30-2005, 12:44 PM

It's worth the price of registration unless it's branded or easily brandable.

Alex · 06-30-2005, 12:45 PM

It;s worth how ever much you want to pay for it.

pradaboy · 06-30-2005, 12:47 PM

Obviously this domainname is worth something to you because of emotional reasons. Try not to show this when conducting business and see where the price goes.

Brandon Iron · 06-30-2005, 12:49 PM

Thanks, guys. That's my point. I don't know the value and feel kind of like a hostage. I know other people have went through this before. I read online that Lex Steele used a lawyer to get his domain back. It sounds complicated and expensive. I just want to do a site under my own name!

Are we talking a couple hundred? Thousands? I need advice.

FilthyRob · 06-30-2005, 12:51 PM

You should see how much Lex paid to have the lawer get his back. Otherwise, just contact the people and see what they want for it.

Brandon Iron · 06-30-2005, 12:54 PM

Thanks. That's where we are at now. The webmaster is just asking me what I want to pay.

davethetruth · 06-30-2005, 12:56 PM

Oh, you were an actor. If they don't sell it to you then you should be able to get it back then if you ever trademarked your name, or decided to do it now.

Brandon Iron · 06-30-2005, 02:37 PM

Great! Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the help.
Take care,
Brandon

tedwinters · 06-30-2005, 02:48 PM

From the looks of what they have up, they're going to be wanting thousands...
Your best bet would be to get a lawyer involved..

Brandon Iron · 06-30-2005, 03:14 PM

Thanks, Ted! I am a conflict avoider, to be honest, so I just got some advice and registered www.brandonironxxx.com today for less than $10! I am starting to like this whole internet thing....

Muff · 06-30-2005, 03:21 PM

You should hire a third party to try and aquire the name for you. Possibly sedo.com or someone you know or have refrences.

Brandon Iron · 06-30-2005, 03:26 PM

Thanks. I am kind of a straight to the point guy. If I cannot pay what they want and I don't want to get a lawyer to try to do something, I can just use www.brandonironxxx.com. Works for me!

DaddyHalbucks · 06-30-2005, 03:31 PM

Don't avoid the conflict, which will grow over time.

The more you build your name/ brand/ business --the more business the cybersquatter will siphon off.

For the best results, deal with it NOW.

Kristian · 06-30-2005, 03:37 PM

people will type in brandoniron more frequently than brandonironxxx. you'll lose money in the longrun. either change your screen name or buy the domain.

Halcyon · 06-30-2005, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Iron

Thanks, guys. That's my point. I don't know the value and feel kind of like a hostage. I know other people have went through this before. I read online that Lex Steele used a lawyer to get his domain back. It sounds complicated and expensive. I just want to do a site under my own name!

Are we talking a couple hundred? Thousands? I need advice.

I had a domain "stolen" and was advised that I should offer them about 2 grand. Since it is your name, you could probably make a pretty easy cybersquatting case. But my understanding is it would take a minumum of 2K in legal fees.
So offering 2K could make it much easier.

(I'm not a lawyer and didn't take that advice. Just passing it on)

of course...if ther person who has the name seems reasonable, I would hint at cybersquatting laws and offer 300 for their troubles...and maybe a set of "The Best of Irons" ;)

xNetworx · 06-30-2005, 03:48 PM

Brandon... why do you not have your own personal site yet? You are the top male performer in the biz. Call a chick a "cock mitten" or "cock puppet" for me so when I see it I can say, "That was for me!" Good luck!

The Ghost · 06-30-2005, 03:53 PM

Good to see you around Brandon. Don't be a stranger.

Dagwolf · 06-30-2005, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpporn

Brandon... why do you not have your own personal site yet? You are the top male performer in the biz. Call a chick a "cock mitten" or "cock puppet" for me so when I see it I can say, "That was for me!" Good luck!

I like the term "peener mitten" ;)

Brandon Iron · 06-30-2005, 05:46 PM

It looks like www.brandonironxxx.com is here to stay!
Watch out Yahoo! I am gunning for #1 on Alexa.

Ron Bennett · 06-30-2005, 10:10 PM

Be sure to register brandoniron.xxx if and when .xxx domains go live...

I wouldn't be surprised if some folks run scripts against popular domains in .com, .net, etc ending in "xxx" and register similar variations in .xxx

Ron

Brandon Iron · 06-30-2005, 10:13 PM

Thanks for the suggestion, Ron. It feels exciting to own one domain name! I am sure Bill Gates started somewhere. Now it's my turn! (Yes, I realize how ridiculous I sound.)

Nick · 06-30-2005, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Muff

You should hire a third party to try and aquire the name for you. Possibly sedo.com or someone you know or have refrences.

That's the best way to get your name. They will try to rape you otherwise, because they know what the domain means to you.

Much better to have someone else inquire.

But fuck the domain. BrandonIronxxx.com works just fine. You've got the official content, not them.

Brandon Iron · 06-30-2005, 10:57 PM

Yeah, I appreciate the feedback. After speaking with a few people online, I decided that brandonironxxx.com will do for now. I put a lot of money into my movies. The site will build it's own customers who check it out and decide if they like it or not.

Good lesson in protecting your own name, though!

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06-30-2005, 12:47 PM	#4
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06-30-2005, 12:49 PM	#5
Brandon Iron Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 305	Thanks, guys. That's my point. I don't know the value and feel kind of like a hostage. I know other people have went through this before. I read online that Lex Steele used a lawyer to get his domain back. It sounds complicated and expensive. I just want to do a site under my own name! Are we talking a couple hundred? Thousands? I need advice. __________________ www.brandoniron.com [email protected]

06-30-2005, 12:51 PM	#6
FilthyRob Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Anaheim - CA Posts: 6,741	You should see how much Lex paid to have the lawer get his back. Otherwise, just contact the people and see what they want for it. __________________ AKA - Clubsexy

06-30-2005, 12:24 PM	#1
Brandon Iron Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 305	What's a domain name worth? I'm new! Just wanted to ask people with more experience than me what the cost of a domain name should be. I want to get back my domain name: www.brandoniron.com but need advice. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Brandon Iron www.platinumxpictures.com __________________ www.brandoniron.com [email protected]

06-30-2005, 12:54 PM	#7
Brandon Iron Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 305	Thanks. That's where we are at now. The webmaster is just asking me what I want to pay. __________________ www.brandoniron.com [email protected]

06-30-2005, 12:56 PM	#8
davethetruth Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,806	Oh, you were an actor. If they don't sell it to you then you should be able to get it back then if you ever trademarked your name, or decided to do it now. __________________ Rainbow Revenue- The BEST Gay Conversions New Sex Toy Affiliate Program! Get $10.00 Just For Joining! Choose from two Sex Toy Stores to promote: BedroomSports- Since 1998 - Now New & Improved! VibratorWarehouse- New Site with Excellent Conversions!

06-30-2005, 02:37 PM	#9
Brandon Iron Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 305	Great! Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the help. Take care, Brandon __________________ www.brandoniron.com [email protected]

06-30-2005, 02:48 PM	#10
tedwinters Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montreal/Calgary Posts: 672	From the looks of what they have up, they're going to be wanting thousands... Your best bet would be to get a lawyer involved..

06-30-2005, 03:14 PM	#11
Brandon Iron Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 305	Thanks, Ted! I am a conflict avoider, to be honest, so I just got some advice and registered www.brandonironxxx.com today for less than $10! I am starting to like this whole internet thing.... __________________ www.brandoniron.com [email protected]

06-30-2005, 03:21 PM	#12
Muff Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,782	You should hire a third party to try and aquire the name for you. Possibly sedo.com or someone you know or have refrences.

06-30-2005, 03:26 PM	#13
Brandon Iron Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 305	Thanks. I am kind of a straight to the point guy. If I cannot pay what they want and I don't want to get a lawyer to try to do something, I can just use www.brandonironxxx.com. Works for me! __________________ www.brandoniron.com [email protected]

06-30-2005, 03:31 PM	#14
DaddyHalbucks A freakin' legend! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 18,975	Don't avoid the conflict, which will grow over time. The more you build your name/ brand/ business --the more business the cybersquatter will siphon off. For the best results, deal with it NOW. __________________ Boner Money

06-30-2005, 03:37 PM	#15
Kristian Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,733	people will type in brandoniron more frequently than brandonironxxx. you'll lose money in the longrun. either change your screen name or buy the domain.

06-30-2005, 03:48 PM	#17
xNetworx So Fucking What Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whore Island Posts: 14,445	Brandon... why do you not have your own personal site yet? You are the top male performer in the biz. Call a chick a "cock mitten" or "cock puppet" for me so when I see it I can say, "That was for me!" Good luck! Last edited by xNetworx; 06-30-2005 at 03:49 PM..

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06-30-2005, 05:46 PM	#20
Brandon Iron Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 305	It looks like www.brandonironxxx.com is here to stay! Watch out Yahoo! I am gunning for #1 on Alexa. __________________ www.brandoniron.com [email protected]

06-30-2005, 10:10 PM	#21
Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	Be sure to register brandoniron.xxx if and when .xxx domains go live... I wouldn't be surprised if some folks run scripts against popular domains in .com, .net, etc ending in "xxx" and register similar variations in .xxx Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

06-30-2005, 10:13 PM	#22
Brandon Iron Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 305	Thanks for the suggestion, Ron. It feels exciting to own one domain name! I am sure Bill Gates started somewhere. Now it's my turn! (Yes, I realize how ridiculous I sound.) __________________ www.brandoniron.com [email protected]

06-30-2005, 10:57 PM	#24
Brandon Iron Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 305	Yeah, I appreciate the feedback. After speaking with a few people online, I decided that brandonironxxx.com will do for now. I put a lot of money into my movies. The site will build it's own customers who check it out and decide if they like it or not. Good lesson in protecting your own name, though! __________________ www.brandoniron.com [email protected]