Received offer for domain via Email, what next ?

I just received an offer for one domain name i own from the Vice President of an XYZ company.

The email says that the XYZ company is interested in buying the domain name and asking for a quote price of the domain name. What should i do next ? I dont want to sound cheap by quoting a stupid price, neither do i want to quote a price too high.

What should i reply ? Any suggestions are really welcome.

EDIT : The company name is no way related to the domain name, so i guess it sounds like a reseller.

EDIT #2 : OMG , the guys are offering 9000$ wtf, i cant believe it, and i was going to sell the domain on DP for 30$

 

Lets demand..

 

Simple, quote the price which you think is fair. To be on safer side, ask for 50%-100% more than what you expect. There is no fixed price for domains, and since the company contacted you they might really be interested. Once you reach an agreement, use an escrow service like escrow.com/sedo/afternic

 

1) the company may own SEVERAL other companies or divisions - so it may not necessarily be a domain reseller.
2) it could be SPAM, or a SCAMMER so...
3) i would send a basic/simple/fast email back asking for more contact info... like, is there a number where i can call you, or what other details would you like about the domain (registrar, expiry etc.) - anything to see if a "real communication" gets started.
4) GOOD LUCK!
just my 2 cents...

 

Just confirm the identity by calling him up and then verify his email if it was from a company's domain.. And then quote a price 25% + Normal Price.

 

Check the companies profile first , then make an offer

 

Tried googling the company name, no results.

 

Then he is suspicious..

Did u ask him his phone no?? Do that and get paid via MB or EG..

What is the amount?

 

Read the first post of my thread. I am unsure of the amount. I need help on what to do.

 

i think you're missing the point...

the AMOUNT doesn't matter if it's not legit.

find out how legit he is first... ask a few questions by email, get a phone number etc.

if he asks how much right away - tell him you need to think it over for a few days.

legitimate business people are not going to mind establishing a bit of a rapport before negotiating. does that make sense?

GOOD LUCK!

 

very much ! Repped u for the good suggestions.

 

we've all received offers on domains... legit offers FEEL legit.

be careful, take your time. there's no BIG HURRY. if they are REAL, and they really want it, they will want to ensure everything goes smoothly - just like you.

 

Could be a private domain investor, still be careful, try and get as much info as you can about them before quoting a price, infact ask them to make an offer.

 

the guys are offering 9000$ wtf

 

Take the $9,000 - but if they want you to pay for an appraisal then it is a scam. They, or their preferred appraiser, will take your money and then disappear. Don't release the domain until you get the $9000. Use an escrow service for such a huge amount - but I smell "appraisal fee scam".

 

CAUTIOUS!!! Sounds like a scam, there is a guy that sends out mass emails to domain owners, usually acting as the president, ceo or of a high level position. Proceed with caution and do not buy appraisals make the potential buyer pay for them. Get the person on the phone, and try and talk to them. I was scammed a long time ago when i first got into the whole domain brokering business. This sounds like the same dude that scammed me. You never know though. I would recommend using Sedo to broker the tranaction.

 

Tell them to Western Union you the $9000 lol. Once you have the cash, transfer it.

 

Apprasail domain scam for sure. i've got several mails for domains that i own and they worth $xx-xxx and the companies offered me xxxx$ and asked for a apprasail . To good to be true don't fall.

 

I've received a e-mail like. I asked for the company URL and they wouldn't give it to me. I then told them I was getting an appraisal from Sedo and they said Sedo was no good and neither was Afternic. They ended up recommending some appraisal site I never even heard of.

I stopped responding after a couple e-mail but basically once they get you to get an appraisal from their recommended site and then they back out of the deal. Most likely they're affiliated with the appraisal stie some how and get a commission.

I'm not saying that this one is a scam for sure but I agree that they should be more then willing to provide you with some basic identification. If they can't at least do that then I would forget about it.

 

Lets not jump the gun guys, whilst it could be that appraisal scam that others have mentioned, it could just as easily be a genuine offer.

I agree, with some of the posters, ask for more details and talk over the phone to the company. Hey, you may have just got lucky!