As the title says, How do you sell a high dollar domain? I have tried Sedo and other services in which I paid for them to "Market" the domain(s) for sale but accomplished nothing more that loosing a few more dollars from my pocket. I have a couple domains that I believe could go for a substantial price to the right organization but how and who do I contact to make an offer? I gladly read all advise posted but below are my key questions: 1. What/Who is the recommended service for domain brokering? 2. If you have a domain you think XYZ company will want, how do you find out the correct person to contact in their organization? And what is the best way to approach them. 3. Am I delusional or even asking the right questions to obtain much needed $$$ on the sale of a couple domains?
Officefrogs There are plenty of domain brokers with a good rep - BuyDomains.com is the biggest broker in terms of names for sale, ImpressiveDomains.com is a new player and allow you to list your domains for free and ask only a 10% sale commission. WebSiteNames.com charge 20%, only list dotcoms and are very discerning about which names they accept. Other well respected brokers include GreatDomains.com, Afternic.com, EZDomainAuction.com, BestDomains.com and many others. Approaching the company that may be able to use the domain name - the end user - is your best bet for the big bucks, but be prepared for a world of ignorance. You would do well to prepare a preamble of why domain names are important and what it can do for their business. Who to contact? Good question. The guy who signs the cheques might be a good one, a business development officer, maybe. I would avoid anyone in the IT department - they are generally techies and have a 'different perspective'. Ultimately you would need to check through the company website (if they have one) and try to identify the person that seems to be the most likely to a) see the value of what you are offering and b) has the power to say 'Yes'. If they don't have a website call them and see what info you can get out of the receptionist. Some pointers on how to make the approach; Always contact a specific person. Use snailmail, or, if email, not a free email address. Include a telephone number and ideally a website in your communication. Always quote a (realistic) price. Follow up with a phone call if possible. Each company and situation is different, but I hope this helps give you some gneral pointers. Good luck, Rob
Honestly go to DNforum and enter the domains in the appraisal section first. Lots of people who think they have great domains end up have garbage. If the domains still worth something put it up on the board and you'll get offers.
1. What/Who is the recommended service for domain brokering? I normally sell at DP or at here http://getdotted.com/domains-for-sale 2. If you have a domain you think XYZ company will want, how do you find out the correct person to contact in their organization? And what is the best way to approach them. I search for the company management team phone number,then i will approach them and then offer them the domain at reasonable price. 3. Am I delusional or even asking the right questions to obtain much needed $$$ on the sale of a couple domains? Frankly speaking,you should put your price at higher price.Then when enter negotiation with the company,you gradually reduce the price.