LeapFish Says my domain worth $5,221.00 and $2,268.00 . How Reliable is It?

Discussion in 'Appraisals' started by paidhosting, Dec 26, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hello,
    Just stumbled upon leapfish.com as i wanted to see how much directorysurf.com domain was worth (got a thread open for same too but single reply only :confused: ).

    So did google search and found leap.

    For site : www.h-log.com i get $5,221 with score of 227 and for site www.sbclansite.com $2,268 with score of 84

    Now i wonder how reliable can that be or shall i use godaddys appraisal thing?

    Any other site thats reliable and does nice free appraisals ?
     
    paidhosting, Dec 26, 2006 IP
  2. EduOrg

    EduOrg Active Member

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    Not reliable at all. Unfortunately, all automatic valuations are of poor quality because the process is very subjective aside from few standard cases (e.g. 2-3 letter .com, 2 letter-number .com, etc.) It's just a gimmick to attract visitors to the site and upsell additional services.
     
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  3. Domino

    Domino Well-Known Member

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    Not reliable. Do apprissals only in Sedo, Moniker or a few more...
     
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  4. paidhosting

    paidhosting Peon

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    #4
    Heard of sedo before but never of moniker. But do appraisals really work or they just gimmicks ?
     
    paidhosting, Dec 26, 2006 IP
  5. EduOrg

    EduOrg Active Member

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    Automatic appraisals are gimmicks. Human valuations depend on the experience of the appraiser. But even then, don't think for a moment that the number is set in stone. A better way of looking at this as a range. From my experience, there are only 8 +/- of them (approx):

    1). Reg fee ($0 to $50)
    2). Cheap ($50 to $200)
    3). Low cost ($300 to $700)
    4). Medium ($700 to $2000)
    5). Medium-High ($2K - 10K)
    6). High ($10-25K)
    7). Premium ($25K-100K)
    8). Rare ($100K and above)

    The key is to know your range, and then try to negotiate the best price. Ultimately, the price depends on the buyer's perception. It's an old adage, but very true.
     
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  6. paidhosting

    paidhosting Peon

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    So what does your experience says about values for domains:

    directorysurf.com
    h-log.com
    sbclansite.com

    ??

    which category(out of the 8) you think they belong to ?

    Plus Reg Free costs 50$ ? I thought max price was maybe like 30 $ for new domain as max price for registration.
     
    paidhosting, Dec 26, 2006 IP
  7. EduOrg

    EduOrg Active Member

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    Reg fee at most. From my experience, the three easiest categories to sell are:

    2). Cheap (i.e. an OK domain and buyers are not afraid of risking $50-200 bucks)
    6). High
    7). Premium

    For the latter two (high & premium), you're dealing with buyers that have plenty of cash, and can easily write a check for that amount.
     
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  8. Brian123

    Brian123 Well-Known Member

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    The valuations that members give on here are in general fair, and near the mark. ;)
     
    Brian123, Dec 27, 2006 IP
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    paidhosting Peon

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    Yes Sir, but the thing is i do not see any valuations at all from more than 1 user :eek:
     
    paidhosting, Dec 27, 2006 IP
  10. ahkip

    ahkip Prominent Member

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    According to leapfish, i don't have to work anymore in my life....i wish it is true...
     
    ahkip, Dec 27, 2006 IP
  11. paidhosting

    paidhosting Peon

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    Oh nice how wonderful.
     
    paidhosting, Dec 27, 2006 IP