Has anyone ever flipped a C&D letter into a sale of the domain name? If so what was the response?
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you need to be specific about the domain- if it's the torrent domains you were posting about, then your pitch for sale will be used in a udrp against you probably. on the the other hand, a udrp costs some money - you could cut them a deal under the legal cost. but 99% chance they will use it to fuck you.Originally posted by mkxInterNext Expo Domain Auction Live Now thru Feb 5
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You SHOULD NOT make them an offer to buy the domain. Wait and see what happens.
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No, but I've turned a C&D letter and replied with a very sophisticated "fuck off" message and they were practically begging me to sell it to them and to contact them again if I decided to change my mind.Originally posted by mkx
They tried to bullshit me. I called them on it and they asked me if I wanted to sell it without an apology for the C&D.
Short Summary:
Them: We own the trademark of the word in your domain, give it to us.
Me: Oh yea, prove it or fuck off.
Them: We will buy it from you.
Me: I said prove it OR fuck off. You must fuck off now.
Them: Okay, if you change your mind, email us.
edit: of course, in my case, they had nothing to go on so it might not be useful for you.Last edited by nestle; 06-19-2006, 09:19 PM.Comment
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email sentOriginally posted by XPaysComment
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Did they end up buying the domain? Why wouldnt you just sell it?Originally posted by nestleNo, but I've turned a C&D letter and replied with a very sophisticated "fuck off" message and they were practically begging me to sell it to them and to contact them again if I decided to change my mind.
They tried to bullshit me. I called them on it and they asked me if I wanted to sell it without an apology for the C&D.
Short Summary:
Them: We own the trademark of the word in your domain, give it to us.
Me: Oh yea, prove it or fuck off.
Them: We will buy it from you.
Me: I said prove it OR fuck off. You must fuck off now.
Them: Okay, if you change your mind, email us.
edit: of course, in my case, they had nothing to go on so it might not be useful for you.Comment
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They were offering me a low $xxx for the domain. From my perspective, it was a good enough (and unique) of a domain to get it sold somewhere that there would actually be a market for it for high $xxx to low $xxxx.Originally posted by mkx
Now that I think about it. That was the second domain I was contacted for... the first domain was better. They offered up mid-$xxx from the get go. The company who wanted it actually owned the co.uk equivalent while I owned the .com. But, it was my very first domain and I've been using the email address on it so extensively for several years, I didn't want to part with it.Last edited by nestle; 06-19-2006, 09:26 PM.Comment
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I flipped one for $3500 recently.
Without knowing details it is impossible to give advice. I always ignore the first letter and see how serious they are. Any lazy fuck can get a C & D sent out. After that first letter most people/companies are not determined enough to follow through if you blow them off. If they do, often a negotiation starts. Do your research and know what you are doing or find someone that does.
Unless you are blatantly cybersquatting the domain issue is a very grey area. If you have a legitimate side then don't let some asshole try and bully you out of your domain.Comment
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i see, well this domain has one of the largests internet companies name right in it. i'd be better off selling it than parking it. how much does a udrp cost? If I can ask for less than what legal fees would be maybe they'd just cough it up, it's only worth a couple hundred to me.Comment
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Also, in any initial contact make it very clear that you are not interested in selling or are not trying to profit from the sale of the name.Comment
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Originally posted by mkx
Respect.
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alright thanks for the adviseComment
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First, if it is a famous, registered, and distinctive trademark, you should give it up without a fight. In such a case, you are on dying ground.
If they have no trademark or are over-reaching, you may want to fight or try to make a deal.
However, the mere offer to sell a domain can be construed as "bad faith" under the UDRP and ACPA (1999). Therefore, in cases where there is a real possibility of a dispute, you might want to first have the prospective buyer sign an NDA.
This is not legal advice and I am not an attorney.Comment
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