Domain Appraisal Services...Who is the Best?

Discussion in 'Appraisals' started by mkoe12345, Jul 10, 2008.

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    I have recently valuated most of my portfolio (Still going on it though) with
    www.nameboy.com and www.swiftappraisals.com. They both are reasonably close here and there, but waaaaayyyyy off on what they consider to be the most valuable. What are some free appraisal services that are worth our time as domainers?

    (I even tried www.estibot.com, but got like 12 results out of 250 domains (through the bulk tool, and fast bulk tool) and it valuated my entire portfolio at $2000.00...extremely low I believe).

    ***I chatted with Esa @ estibot and based on what what said...this seems to be a better ballpark...opinions?

    www.godaddy.com is another option, but why pay so much $$$, unless it is going to sell at a super-premium?

    Some examples: (Nameboy first and Swift Appraisal Second)
    www.AutoMisc.com $8,089.00 9,300.00 - $14,000.00 (Close)
    www.ExplainNutrition.com $3,253.00 10,000.00 - $15,000.00 (Way Off)
    www.ManlyHandbook.com $1,101.00 15,000.00 - $22,000.00 (Way Off)
    www.420E.com $16,057.00 1,300.00 - $2,000.00 (Way Off)



    Please help me out...
     
    mkoe12345, Jul 10, 2008 IP
  2. desilator

    desilator Peon

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    I dont think any of the free services are the best to use. Honestly would suggest hiring someone to appraise them for you if your really interested.
     
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  3. mkoe12345

    mkoe12345 Peon

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    Thanks for responding...I ended up emailing Esa back and forth from Estibot.com earlier and the consensus was that nameboy is just plain horrible and swiftappraisals is closer, but can't be relied on...Estibot seems to look well beyond just the domain...So my appraisal seems lower then what I would believe. My new metrics formula for establishing profitable domain purchases are very specific.

    Nonetheless, All any of them will provide, is just a basic benchmark as to what I will keep...and what I will sell off...Cheers!
     
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    desilator Peon

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    I do the same thing basically.. I will use EstiBot to get some information about the domains I have and give me an idea of what to do with them. Just a basic rough outline.
     
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    puremonopoly Active Member

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    All the appraisal services really mean nothing compared to someones own research.. I've tried them for high-level premium domains that have sold for the high $xxx,xxx at least and the appraisal services have had ranges from $xx-$x,xxx.. its all about what someone is willing and able to pay. Not what an autobot or someone not familiar with the niche market has to say. How much is someone willing and able to pay... everything else in the appraisal area is purely idiosyncratic.. ^_^
     
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    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    None, they are all a complete joke, especially Nameboy!
     
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    Estibot is the only one thats any good IMO. Its not perfect by any means though.
     
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    :D:D:D Thanks for your feedback folks...greatly appreciated!!!
     
    mkoe12345, Jul 11, 2008 IP