Buyer wants my domain for $2k... What's the current market like? - GoFuckYourself.com

Bliz · 02-08-2006, 12:10 PM

Yesterday I got a email from a domain buyer less then 24hrs after listing some of my domains for sale on Sedo. I replied thinking it was the average buyer fishing for some cheap domains. It turns out the guy is taking the plunge into domain buying/selling with a budget of up to $50,000 per domain. Hope someone's got a life ring handy! Actually saw other domain sellers confirming large Paypal payments from him, so I know his offer is legit. The domain he wants to buy is...

xxxcuties.com

In his original email he asked for a price. Without too much thought I replied telling him I would consider any offers over $2k. Little did I know he would bite and actually offer to pay more if a third party appraisal service valued it higher.

Yeah, most of us know these domain appraisal services are a joke, but if that's what he wants.

My question to you is...

What's the current adult domain market like these days???

With an offer of $2k for that domain would you take the money and run?

I'm still holding onto a bunch of other good domains I bought years back, but had thought of using xxxcuties.com for a paysite someday. I don't really need the money but then again $2k is $2k.

What do ya think???

Baker Rd · 02-08-2006, 12:11 PM

Atleast charge him enough to get a new plasma

xNetworx · 02-08-2006, 12:13 PM

2k for that domain is high. Sell it!

chadglni · 02-08-2006, 12:13 PM

You say he has confirmed payments but that old "hey I'll buy your domain if you get it appraised here" thing screams scam. Usually the people saying it own the appraisal service.

gangbangjoe · 02-08-2006, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpporn

2k for that domain is high. Sell it!

omg the move in your sig is badass

European Lee · 02-08-2006, 12:14 PM

Get sedo to appraise it and see what they come up with, make sure you tell them you already have a 2k sale price though and im sure they'll appraise it at 10k+ LOL

Regards,

Lee

BradM · 02-08-2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadglni

You say he has confirmed payments but that old "hey I'll buy your domain if you get it appraised here" thing screams scam. Usually the people saying it own the appraisal service.

yeah exactly

HorseShit · 02-08-2006, 12:16 PM

now that I see this thread, I am no longer offering the 2k, thanks.

Juilan · 02-08-2006, 12:17 PM

I also got on sedo recently and got an offer for $1000 on a domain. How do I check on the buyer with Sedo it doesn't seem to show me any info. on the bidder...

webair · 02-08-2006, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpporn

2k for that domain is high. Sell it!

i agree take the money and run

Bliz · 02-08-2006, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadglni

You say he has confirmed payments but that old "hey I'll buy your domain if you get it appraised here" thing screams scam. Usually the people saying it own the appraisal service.

No, I already thought over all the scam possibilities. He's not asking me to have it appraised any certain place. He's just new and fortunatly seems to have some deep pockets.

I've followed him around a few forums and he is legit.

Honez · 02-08-2006, 12:23 PM

My saying is that a domain is only worth what someone will actually pay for it. If you have an offer of $2k, take it.

Bliz · 02-08-2006, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdavis

now that I see this thread, I am no longer offering the 2k, thanks.

Snake Doctor · 02-08-2006, 12:25 PM

Take the 2K and then show him the rest of your list.

You can shear a sheep many times but you can only skin him once

Stallion · 02-08-2006, 12:26 PM

I would take the money and run

Bliz · 02-08-2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by European Lee

Get sedo to appraise it and see what they come up with, make sure you tell them you already have a 2k sale price though and im sure they'll appraise it at 10k+ LOL

Regards,

Lee

Thanks I'll have to check'em out...

sonofsam · 02-08-2006, 12:33 PM

take it and run....... fast!

fetishblog · 02-08-2006, 12:34 PM

Yup take it and run.

KRL · 02-08-2006, 12:34 PM

$2K is ok. You could get more if he is already throwing that number at you.

I do certified appraisals that analyze about 30 different factors that impact the value. So if you need want let me know.

polish_aristocrat · 02-08-2006, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bliz

Without too much thought I replied telling him I would consider any offers over $2k. Little did I know he would bite and actually offer to pay more if a third party appraisal service valued it higher.

99% sure he's a scammer, and apart from that noone with such bugdet would buy random names and overpay for them

xxxcuties.com is only good for a paysite owner, if he truly wants to name it "Xxx cuties"

could be used also for a TGP , but noone would pay $2k for a tgp name

anyway, he's a scammer, and if he's not, then just sell it for $2k safely via sedo or escrow.com

btw DOMAIN APPRAISALS are worthless, no matter who makes them

xclusive · 02-08-2006, 12:47 PM

if he's willing to do the deal through sedo or escrow go for it

Manowar · 02-08-2006, 12:54 PM

take it and run for your life!!

sextoyking · 02-08-2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

99% sure he's a scammer, and apart from that noone with such bugdet would buy random names and overpay for them

xxxcuties.com is only good for a paysite owner, if he truly wants to name it "Xxx cuties"

could be used also for a TGP , but noone would pay $2k for a tgp name

anyway, he's a scammer, and if he's not, then just sell it for $2k safely via sedo or escrow.com

btw DOMAIN APPRAISALS are worthless, no matter who makes them

Well said....

dissipate · 02-08-2006, 01:02 PM

2k for that domain is a very good price - offload it

Trixxxia · 02-08-2006, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

DOMAIN APPRAISALS are worthless, no matter who makes them

But if a buyer insists on an appraisal, whom would you recommend?

Got another offer this week, the guy sounded new and pointed me to a forum with 'suggestions' on appraisal services - is Sedo's service 'the best' of what's available?

Thanks

Bliz · 02-08-2006, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

99% sure he's a scammer, and apart from that noone with such bugdet would buy random names and overpay for them

xxxcuties.com is only good for a paysite owner, if he truly wants to name it "Xxx cuties"

could be used also for a TGP , but noone would pay $2k for a tgp name

anyway, he's a scammer, and if he's not, then just sell it for $2k safely via sedo or escrow.com

btw DOMAIN APPRAISALS are worthless, no matter who makes them

Good points and I agree on most. Although I've followed the buyer around the net a bit, and he if fact looks legit as I've said. If not, I'll have to give him props on one hell of a scam. Will be the first I've ever fell for on the net that's for sure.

If you look at any daily drop list you would think people would pay for domains such as xlkdkgl2.com but they do.

BTW- he's suggested doing the deal via escrow.com

Bliz · 02-08-2006, 01:30 PM

Looks like the major concensis is to take the money, and drop it like it's hot. Got to agree at this point.

MikeFold · 02-08-2006, 02:14 PM

If the email you recieved looked something like this it is a scam
------------------------------------------------
2,500 USD. Ok.

Do you offer a web site or domain name only? I'm mostly interested in
names.

Do you have a valuation or appraisal? I need an appraisal certificate for
domain priced in your range. I consider your name as an investment. In other
words I'm going to sell your name later and make a profit. If I overpay I
won't be able to make a profit in the future. It's very important for you
and me to know the current market value of your domain.

Of course, we must be sure that you are engaging a reputable appraisal
company. Please note that I don't trust free or cheap appraisals.

To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companies
in a forum

http://domaintalk.ourplace.com/Archive/36079.htm

Juck check this posting.

After I verify an appraisal from you we'll continue our negotiations.

How do you prefer to get paid: www.PayPal.com, www.escrow.com, check or
wire?

Hope we can come to an agreement fast.

---

They like to hit within a week after a new listing.

Gator · 02-08-2006, 02:21 PM

Yup, I've gotten that e-mail too. They were offering me 5k for a worthless domain. I knew something wasn't right.

Gator · 02-08-2006, 02:24 PM

Also, I told them if they wanted the domain to make an offer on Sedo and they never did.

Trixxxia · 02-08-2006, 02:24 PM

Quote:

They like to hit within a week after a new listing.

The first guy didn't ask for any appraisal - just a price & asked me to initiate the Escrow.

The second guy, sent me a similar email to the one you posted. More detailed about the domain and what he's going to use it for. The url is similar so..either it's some new 'ebook' on getting in on the domain market - or it's a 'domain appraisal' scam.

Oh well 1 out of 2 ain't bad

Down_Under · 02-08-2006, 02:36 PM

no way is that domain worth anything even close to 2K

S C A M

pornguy · 02-08-2006, 02:45 PM

That is a good domain, so no need to run. But I would tell him that you got a 2500 offer, and see if he will go to 3k.

Luc · 02-08-2006, 02:54 PM

hey. can you give me the buyers e-mail or contact info? i have a domain he might be interested in and if he buys i'll give you a commission.

thanks

02-08-2006, 12:10 PM	#1
Bliz Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: on da beach Posts: 316	Buyer wants my domain for $2k... What's the current market like? Yesterday I got a email from a domain buyer less then 24hrs after listing some of my domains for sale on Sedo. I replied thinking it was the average buyer fishing for some cheap domains. It turns out the guy is taking the plunge into domain buying/selling with a budget of up to $50,000 per domain. Hope someone's got a life ring handy! Actually saw other domain sellers confirming large Paypal payments from him, so I know his offer is legit. The domain he wants to buy is... xxxcuties.com In his original email he asked for a price. Without too much thought I replied telling him I would consider any offers over $2k. Little did I know he would bite and actually offer to pay more if a third party appraisal service valued it higher. Yeah, most of us know these domain appraisal services are a joke, but if that's what he wants. My question to you is... What's the current adult domain market like these days??? With an offer of $2k for that domain would you take the money and run? I'm still holding onto a bunch of other good domains I bought years back, but had thought of using xxxcuties.com for a paysite someday. I don't really need the money but then again $2k is $2k. What do ya think???

02-08-2006, 12:11 PM	#2
Baker Rd Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 647	Atleast charge him enough to get a new plasma __________________ money talks and bullshit walks.

02-08-2006, 12:14 PM	#6
European Lee Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 7,133	Get sedo to appraise it and see what they come up with, make sure you tell them you already have a 2k sale price though and im sure they'll appraise it at 10k+ LOL Regards, Lee __________________ YOUR TRAFFIC IS SAFE WITH US - CONDOM CASH PUTTING THE GAY ADULT INDUSTRY ON YOUR PC!! AFFORDABLE 2257 COMPLIANT GAY + BI CONTENT

02-08-2006, 12:17 PM	#9
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02-08-2006, 12:23 PM	#12
Honez Confirmed Brat Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 6,636	My saying is that a domain is only worth what someone will actually pay for it. If you have an offer of $2k, take it. __________________ Your Paysite Partner Hone at YourPaysitePartner dot Com Skype - Stressmonkey

02-08-2006, 12:13 PM	#3
xNetworx So Fucking What Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whore Island Posts: 14,445	2k for that domain is high. Sell it!

02-08-2006, 12:13 PM	#4
chadglni Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: PEI, Canada Posts: 6,924	You say he has confirmed payments but that old "hey I'll buy your domain if you get it appraised here" thing screams scam. Usually the people saying it own the appraisal service.

02-08-2006, 12:16 PM	#8
HorseShit Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,513	now that I see this thread, I am no longer offering the 2k, thanks.

02-08-2006, 12:25 PM	#14
Snake Doctor I'm Lenny2 Bitch Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: On top of my soapbox Posts: 13,449	Take the 2K and then show him the rest of your list. You can shear a sheep many times but you can only skin him once

02-08-2006, 12:26 PM	#15
Stallion Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: FL Posts: 6,632	I would take the money and run __________________ Project Manager/Program Manager/Webmaster Seeking Work [email protected] icq 856554

02-08-2006, 12:33 PM	#17
sonofsam Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 18,639	take it and run....... fast! __________________ I like turtles.

02-08-2006, 12:34 PM	#18
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02-08-2006, 12:34 PM	#19
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	$2K is ok. You could get more if he is already throwing that number at you. I do certified appraisals that analyze about 30 different factors that impact the value. So if you need want let me know. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

02-08-2006, 12:47 PM	#21
xclusive Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 35,218	if he's willing to do the deal through sedo or escrow go for it __________________ I support MediumPimpin.com / Shemp's Outlawtgp.com /

02-08-2006, 12:54 PM	#22
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	take it and run for your life!!

02-08-2006, 01:02 PM	#24
dissipate The Dirty Frenchman Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 8,904	2k for that domain is a very good price - offload it

02-08-2006, 01:30 PM	#27
Bliz Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: on da beach Posts: 316	Looks like the major concensis is to take the money, and drop it like it's hot. Got to agree at this point.

02-08-2006, 02:14 PM	#28
MikeFold Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: semi-retired Posts: 465	If the email you recieved looked something like this it is a scam ------------------------------------------------ 2,500 USD. Ok. Do you offer a web site or domain name only? I'm mostly interested in names. Do you have a valuation or appraisal? I need an appraisal certificate for domain priced in your range. I consider your name as an investment. In other words I'm going to sell your name later and make a profit. If I overpay I won't be able to make a profit in the future. It's very important for you and me to know the current market value of your domain. Of course, we must be sure that you are engaging a reputable appraisal company. Please note that I don't trust free or cheap appraisals. To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companies in a forum http://domaintalk.ourplace.com/Archive/36079.htm Juck check this posting. After I verify an appraisal from you we'll continue our negotiations. How do you prefer to get paid: www.PayPal.com, www.escrow.com, check or wire? Hope we can come to an agreement fast. --- They like to hit within a week after a new listing. Last edited by MikeFold; 02-08-2006 at 02:15 PM..

02-08-2006, 02:21 PM	#29
Gator Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Don't live on GFY Posts: 1,119	Yup, I've gotten that e-mail too. They were offering me 5k for a worthless domain. I knew something wasn't right.

02-08-2006, 02:24 PM	#30
Gator Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Don't live on GFY Posts: 1,119	Also, I told them if they wanted the domain to make an offer on Sedo and they never did.

02-08-2006, 02:36 PM	#32
Down_Under Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 262	no way is that domain worth anything even close to 2K S C A M

02-08-2006, 02:45 PM	#33
pornguy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Homeless Posts: 62,911	That is a good domain, so no need to run. But I would tell him that you got a 2500 offer, and see if he will go to 3k. __________________ PornGuy skype me pornguy_epic AmateurDough The Hottes Shemales online! TChicks.com \| Angeles Cid \| Mariana Cordoba \| MAILERS WELCOME!

02-08-2006, 02:54 PM	#34
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