need to donate or resell dedicated server. please help

Discussion in 'General Business' started by paradoxist1, Sep 6, 2007.

  1. #1
    I don't know if this is the best section for this, please delete topic if isn't.

    I'm a small time personal blogger, and won 6 months basic hostgator dedicated hosting worth $1070. I get under 60-70 hits a day and don't want to waste a dedicated server.

    I've got two options:
    1. Should i resell it for around $800-850 at around 80% the rate to someone who wants to save a couple of bucks
    2. Should i donate or sell it at dirt cheap for some open source program?

    can someone say what's the best price to sell it at. I really would love to get some cash to replace my aging hardware.
     
    paradoxist1, Sep 6, 2007 IP
  2. Cypherus

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    I would of course go for whatever makes you the most money..
     
    Cypherus, Sep 7, 2007 IP
  3. Dylan Tovey

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    Another option would be to hold your own blog competition and use it as a prize.

    Depending on how effectively you market it - it could be a good way to get some extra links and boost your existing traffic (although that may not be all that important to you)

    Dylan
     
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  4. Clive

    Clive Web Developer

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    I would do a research right here or here and check for anyone interested in dedicated hosting. If nothing comes out, start a thread in there, and post your offer. I would also probably consider accepting monthly payments from the client since not too many fancy paying for 6 months upfront when it comes to dedicated servers.

    Make it affordable and you'll earn money out of the deal.
     
    Clive, Sep 7, 2007 IP
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  5. paradoxist1

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    wow. I didn't even know about the hosting sell/buy forum. This can come in really handy.

    I'm new here and haven't checked out all the areas. I think i'll post the hosting details there. thanks
     
    paradoxist1, Sep 7, 2007 IP
  6. Clive

    Clive Web Developer

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    Yep, hosting is there, just that you have to click a few times to get to it.
    Good luck with the sale :)
     
    Clive, Sep 7, 2007 IP