$95000 offer for a domain, accept or reject? - GoFuckYourself.com

ibuydomains · 03-14-2007, 04:12 PM

I have a poker domain (which I will not name) earning $55/day on average for almost 2 years now. This is entirely from type-in traffic. I've done no advertising and it requires zero of my time to maintain. It's a very popular poker-related phrase.

I've received a serious $95k offer for the domain. That's almost equal to 5 years profit. However, I could see this name still performing well 10+ years from now, so I'm not sure what to do.

Would you accept or reject the offer if you were me?

pornguy · 03-14-2007, 04:16 PM

I would make a counter offer. Lets sat 125,000 they may come back with something over 100, and if so, I would jump on it.

100k in your pocket is better than 55 today, and NOTHING tomorrow

03-14-2007, 04:17 PM

counter offer

Voodoo · 03-14-2007, 04:18 PM

Sell. Don't even question it.

DamageX · 03-14-2007, 04:19 PM

Spend a day on developing it, or even outsource the development and you'll likely see your income skyrocket. If you need ideas hit me up on ICQ, 1566665.

baddog · 03-14-2007, 04:20 PM

you are kidding, right?

soulbleed · 03-14-2007, 04:24 PM

sell it for sure

RawAlex · 03-14-2007, 04:25 PM

Take it and run. Online Poker is in the process of turning into a major pumpkin, 95k is a nice payout on a domain that makes 20k a year... that is 5 years income right there.

Take it and run!

Rhesus · 03-14-2007, 04:25 PM

Poker domains are a bit more difficult these days, as they're subject to continuously uncertain regulations. Advertisers on ROAR and such act accordingly, so that your PPC will fluctuate. It's not entirely certain that your domain will still be making this much in 10 years, but it could be more too.

When talking about revenue multiples, consider interest and such. 95k on 5% annual interest will be over 120k in 5 years, etc.

blonda80 · 03-14-2007, 04:27 PM

sell sell sell :D

StarkReality · 03-14-2007, 04:30 PM

Sell it, when it comes to online gambling, 5 years or even 10 years is a really long time. Like Rhesus said, take, invest. Don't gamble

Sosa · 03-14-2007, 04:32 PM

no questions asked. sell sell sell

Mr.Right - Banned For Life · 03-14-2007, 04:34 PM

I would sell it.

Rhesus · 03-14-2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarkReality

Sell it, when it comes to online gambling, 5 years or even 10 years is a really long time. Like Rhesus said, take, invest. Don't gamble

I wasn't actually meaning to be so outspoken...

cool1 · 03-14-2007, 04:37 PM

for sure sell now
one never knows what may happen tomorrow

p0rnus · 03-14-2007, 04:41 PM

take the deal + tax

DamageX · 03-14-2007, 04:42 PM

Wow, so many people seeing obstacles and not one seeing opportunities.

Poon · 03-14-2007, 04:50 PM

i would sell that ish in a ny minute

Rhesus · 03-14-2007, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamageX

Wow, so many people seeing obstacles and not one seeing opportunities.

LOL, you don't even know the domain nor to what extent he has optimised it. "Development" doesn't always equal growth in revenue, especially not for gambling-related domains, that generally perform best parked with Fab.

endsofttech · 03-14-2007, 04:55 PM

counter offer!

LiveDose · 03-14-2007, 04:55 PM

I am going to go against the grain. A domain making @ $1700 a month with zero effort. If you don't need the money I would hold it. It's obviously a gem. If it's making that with no effort imagine what it would make if you got someone to develop it.

Recurring income beats a lump sum any day...

Screaming · 03-14-2007, 04:59 PM

take the $ and run.. fast..

DamageX · 03-14-2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhesus

LOL, you don't even know the domain nor to what extent he has optimised it. "Development" doesn't always equal growth in revenue, especially not for gambling-related domains, that generally perform best parked with Fab.

Agreed, I do not know much, but to me it sounded like it makes money from type-ins alone, which to me suggests it hasn't been developed. If it's a good poker term he can triple that average income very fast, with very little investment.

hardcoreblogger · 03-14-2007, 05:04 PM

make a counter-offer! if it's worth 95k to them they might well add another 10 to 20k...make them feel that you don't have to sell...good luck!

KingRedOnion · 03-14-2007, 05:07 PM

keep it, outsource it, pwn it

Z · 03-14-2007, 05:09 PM

If you really do buy domains, hit me up...I've got some to sell.

Star 69 · 03-14-2007, 05:25 PM

sell it for sure. I am agree with pornguy

Mark_E4A · 03-14-2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveDose

I am going to go against the grain. A domain making @ $1700 a month with zero effort. If you don't need the money I would hold it. It's obviously a gem. If it's making that with no effort imagine what it would make if you got someone to develop it.

Recurring income beats a lump sum any day...

germ · 03-14-2007, 05:31 PM

depends on whether or not you need an extra 95k right now, and whether or not you want to spend the time developing it.

sharp · 03-14-2007, 05:34 PM

I'd sell for sure.

Adultnet · 03-14-2007, 05:38 PM

well its a good offer

digifan · 03-14-2007, 05:45 PM

Sell it to them.

Blue Eyes · 03-14-2007, 06:00 PM

DEAL?.......

Or NO DEAL???

Take the deal, 5 years turnover is more then you can wish for nowadays.

donkevlar · 03-14-2007, 08:01 PM

I'd say use your "call a friend" or ask the audience.

ePorn · 03-14-2007, 08:41 PM

Counteroffer to 120k, see if they increase the initial bid to 110 and call it a day. If they are reluctant, take the 95k factor in the tax and walk away. 5yrs worth of revenue is pretty damn good and gives you enough capital to invest in another project or other keyword domains that will generate the same or more.

WiredGuy · 03-14-2007, 08:48 PM

If that was the first offer, negotiate a little even though it does seem rather generous to me. Consider the 5 years worth of revenue and what you've done to earn it thus far. If you're not going to develop it, you may as well leverage the money by selling it towards your ventures. I say sell, but to get a little more if you haven't done so already.
WG

dustin101 · 03-14-2007, 09:19 PM

Why wouldn't you tell us the domain. An anonymous buyer wants to give you 95,000 for an anonymous domain, wo would believe that?

The Ghost · 03-14-2007, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustin101

Why wouldn't you tell us the domain. An anonymous buyer wants to give you 95,000 for an anonymous domain, wo would believe that?

It's a well known poker term, so we can all have our guesses.

allin.com

I would think for that price it would have to be something extremely common.

straightflush.com
royalflush.com

But who knows.

TheJimmy · 03-14-2007, 10:11 PM

If you are a US citizen ------- sell.

If you live in a country where gambling is or never will be a legal liability from the mob or your government (same thing right?) ------- never sell.

(That being said - get your ass to work lead capturing off that page and get to cross selling them to other poker offers! 55 a day is low for a hot typein in that industry imo)

PS: Send that buyer my way if they're looking for a nice 'vegas' 'strategies' domain.

Juilan · 03-14-2007, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJimmy

If you are a US citizen ------- sell.

If you live in a country where gambling is or never will be a legal liability from the mob or your government (same thing right?) ------- never sell.
(snip)

Exactly, you live in Costa Rica or Monaco? then your in biz. Otherwise sell.

Pointless · 03-14-2007, 10:58 PM

I owuld never accept a first offer.

JamesK2 · 03-14-2007, 11:15 PM

Try it get it a bit higher and sell.

Kimo · 03-14-2007, 11:22 PM

id probably sell it, but really its something you can only decide on yourself

woj · 03-14-2007, 11:26 PM

Things don't look too bright for poker now a days... I would negotiate and then sell it...

chaze · 03-14-2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibuydomains

I have a poker domain (which I will not name) earning $55/day on average for almost 2 years now. This is entirely from type-in traffic. I've done no advertising and it requires zero of my time to maintain. It's a very popular poker-related phrase.

I've received a serious $95k offer for the domain. That's almost equal to 5 years profit. However, I could see this name still performing well 10+ years from now, so I'm not sure what to do.

Would you accept or reject the offer if you were me?

Why the hell have you not done anything! obviously it's hot so make it happen or sell to someone hat can.

Fap · 03-14-2007, 11:52 PM

counter offer could make them discouraged.. take it!

DaddyMustang · 03-15-2007, 12:07 AM

...sell .. sell .... and sell

V_RocKs · 03-15-2007, 12:07 AM

I think you should sell.. But not for that price.

If they are planning on putting a casino on that domain I would ask for a lot more. They will be willing to buy at any price up to $250,000 I would imagine.

I would research on weather or not they are putting balls into the basket.

Perhaps you can give them a nod and then see if they do something like make a DBA based on it... See if they get their ball rolling and then up the cost accordingly...

Violetta · 03-15-2007, 12:27 AM

Sell it! Poker is SOOO 2006!

bdld · 03-15-2007, 12:38 AM

i'd sell it and not look back.

03-14-2007, 04:12 PM	#1
ibuydomains Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 710	$95000 offer for a domain, accept or reject? I have a poker domain (which I will not name) earning $55/day on average for almost 2 years now. This is entirely from type-in traffic. I've done no advertising and it requires zero of my time to maintain. It's a very popular poker-related phrase. I've received a serious $95k offer for the domain. That's almost equal to 5 years profit. However, I could see this name still performing well 10+ years from now, so I'm not sure what to do. Would you accept or reject the offer if you were me?

03-14-2007, 04:16 PM	#2
pornguy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Homeless Posts: 62,911	I would make a counter offer. Lets sat 125,000 they may come back with something over 100, and if so, I would jump on it. 100k in your pocket is better than 55 today, and NOTHING tomorrow __________________ PornGuy skype me pornguy_epic AmateurDough The Hottes Shemales online! TChicks.com \| Angeles Cid \| Mariana Cordoba \| MAILERS WELCOME!

03-14-2007, 04:19 PM	#5
DamageX Marketing & Strategy Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Former nomad Posts: 14,293	Spend a day on developing it, or even outsource the development and you'll likely see your income skyrocket. If you need ideas hit me up on ICQ, 1566665. __________________ Whitehat is for chumps If you don't do it, somebody else will - true story!

03-14-2007, 04:27 PM	#10
blonda80 FOR HIRE: AFF Manager Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Location: EU Posts: 10,959	sell sell sell :D __________________ Weekly Paying Affiliate Program with Dating Cam Offers! TrafficGoldmine.com is the official home of HookUP.com They offer payments by PayPal, Paxum, BTC, Bkash, Webmoney & more!

03-14-2007, 04:37 PM	#15
cool1 sex is good Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Carman, MB Canada Posts: 24,939	for sure sell now one never knows what may happen tomorrow __________________

03-14-2007, 04:17 PM	#3
LilBro Guest Posts: n/a	counter offer

03-14-2007, 04:18 PM	#4
Voodoo ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 10,592	Sell. Don't even question it.

03-14-2007, 04:20 PM	#6
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	you are kidding, right?

03-14-2007, 04:24 PM	#7
soulbleed Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2,606	sell it for sure

03-14-2007, 04:25 PM	#8
RawAlex So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In a house. Posts: 9,465	Take it and run. Online Poker is in the process of turning into a major pumpkin, 95k is a nice payout on a domain that makes 20k a year... that is 5 years income right there. Take it and run!

03-14-2007, 04:25 PM	#9
Rhesus Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,009	Poker domains are a bit more difficult these days, as they're subject to continuously uncertain regulations. Advertisers on ROAR and such act accordingly, so that your PPC will fluctuate. It's not entirely certain that your domain will still be making this much in 10 years, but it could be more too. When talking about revenue multiples, consider interest and such. 95k on 5% annual interest will be over 120k in 5 years, etc.

03-14-2007, 04:30 PM	#11
StarkReality Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: 4 8 15 16 23 42 Posts: 4,444	Sell it, when it comes to online gambling, 5 years or even 10 years is a really long time. Like Rhesus said, take, invest. Don't gamble

03-14-2007, 04:32 PM	#12
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	no questions asked. sell sell sell

03-14-2007, 04:34 PM	#13
Mr.Right - Banned For Life I guarantee it Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18,314	I would sell it.

03-14-2007, 04:41 PM	#16
p0rnus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Under the bed. Posts: 794	take the deal + tax __________________ ICQ: 330-164-445

03-14-2007, 04:42 PM	#17
DamageX Marketing & Strategy Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Former nomad Posts: 14,293	Wow, so many people seeing obstacles and not one seeing opportunities. __________________ Whitehat is for chumps If you don't do it, somebody else will - true story!

03-14-2007, 04:50 PM	#18
Poon Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 246	i would sell that ish in a ny minute

03-14-2007, 04:55 PM	#20
endsofttech Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: icq:38381638 Posts: 544	counter offer! __________________ Angels Giving Tree {{{click here to donate}}}

03-14-2007, 04:55 PM	#21
LiveDose Show Yer Tits! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere Out there... Posts: 25,792	I am going to go against the grain. A domain making @ $1700 a month with zero effort. If you don't need the money I would hold it. It's obviously a gem. If it's making that with no effort imagine what it would make if you got someone to develop it. Recurring income beats a lump sum any day... __________________ Scammer Alert: acer19 acer [email protected] [email protected] Money stolen using PayPal

03-14-2007, 04:59 PM	#22
Screaming I can change this!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 18,972	take the $ and run.. fast.. __________________

03-14-2007, 05:04 PM	#24
hardcoreblogger Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Where the wild things are Posts: 761	make a counter-offer! if it's worth 95k to them they might well add another 10 to 20k...make them feel that you don't have to sell...good luck! __________________

03-14-2007, 05:07 PM	#25
KingRedOnion Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 189	keep it, outsource it, pwn it

03-14-2007, 05:09 PM	#26
Z Vidi Vici Veni Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,308	If you really do buy domains, hit me up...I've got some to sell.

03-14-2007, 05:25 PM	#27
Star 69 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Russia Posts: 8,602	sell it for sure. I am agree with pornguy __________________ e-mail star69

03-14-2007, 05:31 PM	#29
germ ( o Y o ) Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,108	depends on whether or not you need an extra 95k right now, and whether or not you want to spend the time developing it.

03-14-2007, 05:34 PM	#30
sharp Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,006	I'd sell for sure.

03-14-2007, 05:38 PM	#31
Adultnet Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 8,713	well its a good offer __________________ TrafficCashGold Paying Webmasters Since 1996! Awesome Conversions! Fast Weekly Payments! Over 125 Tours! Last edited by Adultnet; 03-14-2007 at 05:40 PM..

03-14-2007, 05:45 PM	#32
digifan The Profiler Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: ICQ 76281726 and I'm female Posts: 14,618	Sell it to them. __________________ [email protected] Webair Rocks

03-14-2007, 06:00 PM	#33
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03-14-2007, 08:01 PM	#34
donkevlar Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,325	I'd say use your "call a friend" or ask the audience. __________________ [email protected]

03-14-2007, 08:41 PM	#35
ePorn Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 301	Counteroffer to 120k, see if they increase the initial bid to 110 and call it a day. If they are reluctant, take the 95k factor in the tax and walk away. 5yrs worth of revenue is pretty damn good and gives you enough capital to invest in another project or other keyword domains that will generate the same or more.

03-14-2007, 08:48 PM	#36
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,482	If that was the first offer, negotiate a little even though it does seem rather generous to me. Consider the 5 years worth of revenue and what you've done to earn it thus far. If you're not going to develop it, you may as well leverage the money by selling it towards your ventures. I say sell, but to get a little more if you haven't done so already. WG __________________ I play with Google.

03-14-2007, 09:19 PM	#37
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03-14-2007, 10:11 PM	#39
TheJimmy ICQ- five seven 0 2 5 5 0 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,747	If you are a US citizen ------- sell. If you live in a country where gambling is or never will be a legal liability from the mob or your government (same thing right?) ------- never sell. (That being said - get your ass to work lead capturing off that page and get to cross selling them to other poker offers! 55 a day is low for a hot typein in that industry imo) PS: Send that buyer my way if they're looking for a nice 'vegas' 'strategies' domain. __________________ Investor with 5m - 15m USD to invest. Do you have a site or network of sites earning 50k - 200k a month income? Email your contact and preliminary data to: domain.cashventures (at) gmail.com....Please...no tire kickers...serious offers and inquiries only. Last edited by TheJimmy; 03-14-2007 at 10:14 PM..

03-14-2007, 10:58 PM	#41
Pointless Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,142	I owuld never accept a first offer. __________________ 355 north Adultdatelink.com