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WELL??? WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

by Recession_Proof
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OK here is the deal I have just acquired a major fast food company's (ccTLD) Top Level Domain name (.me)

Let's say its Coca-Cola.me

What options do I have?


How much if at all should I try to sell it for?


I need feedback people.

Thanks
#domain flipping #flippa #making money off domains #sell a domain #selling a website
  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Get a refund or delete it before you get a cease and desist from the trademark holder. That's what I would do. There's not a lot of options for using it without eventually running into trouble.
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    • Profile picture of the author Recession_Proof
      Really Sbucciarel?

      I take your advice as solid, because I know you are always on point with good answers.

      But for real you got to be kidding me?????

      You mean to tell me that I should not even try to list it on flippa?

      Ok, I know what you mean I probably will have corporate contacting me and what not.

      But do you think someone will bid for it if I list it on flippa? Like, can I flip it if I don't decide to monetize it.
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      • Profile picture of the author jskarthik1
        Originally Posted by Recession_Proof View Post

        Really Sbucciarel?

        I take your advice as solid, because I know you are always on point with good answers.

        But for real you got to be kidding me?????

        You mean to tell me that I should not even try to list it on flippa?

        Ok, I know what you mean I probably will have corporate contacting me and what not.

        But do you think someone will bid for it if I list it on flippa? Like, can I flip it if I don't decide to monetize it.
        Yes, I think its a good idea. I would do something to catch attention of that company and make it buy the domain you own.
        Flippa is a good option to try.

        But why would coca-cola guys take a look at listings in Flippa:rolleyes:.
        I think, if you list that domain in flippa, at the most another marketer/domain-savvy guy may buy it. And try to resell it again. So, it is better to get the attention of the Web dept./IM dept. of the Coca-cola and give them an offer they can't refuse.

        What do yo think? Please correct me if I am wrong.
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        • Profile picture of the author jskarthik1
          Originally Posted by jskarthik1 View Post

          Yes, I think its a good idea. I would do something to catch attention of that company and make it buy the domain you own.
          Flippa is a good option to try.

          But why would coca-cola guys take a look at listings in Flippa:rolleyes:.
          I think, if you list that domain in flippa, at the most another marketer/domain-savvy guy may buy it. And try to resell it again. So, it is better to get the attention of the Web dept./IM dept. of the Coca-cola and give them an offer they can't refuse.

          What do yo think? Please correct me if I am wrong.
          Even if you own such domain, there is a greater chance of your not getting into trouble as you are trying to make friendships with big guy(Coca-cola).

          What do yo think? Success rate may be low, but if you already own such domain, it would be something worth trying.
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        • Profile picture of the author Tsnyder
          Originally Posted by jskarthik1 View Post

          Yes, I think its a good idea. I would do something to catch attention of that company and make it buy the domain you own.
          Flippa is a good option to try.

          But why would coca-cola guys take a look at listings in Flippa:rolleyes:.
          I think, if you list that domain in flippa, at the most another marketer/domain-savvy guy may buy it. And try to resell it again. So, it is better to get the attention of the Web dept./IM dept. of the Coca-cola and give them an offer they can't refuse.

          What do yo think? Please correct me if I am wrong.
          I think that if it was actually Coca Cola (not a hypothetical)
          and you tried to sell them their own name they would crush your
          nuts.

          But... hey... give it your best shot and let us know how it went.
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    • Profile picture of the author timpears
      Originally Posted by Recession_Proof View Post

      Really Sbucciarel?

      I take your advice as solid, because I know you are always on point with good answers.

      But for real you got to be kidding me?????

      You mean to tell me that I should not even try to list it on flippa?

      Ok, I know what you mean I probably will have corporate contacting me and what not.

      But do you think someone will bid for it if I list it on flippa? Like, can I flip it if I don't decide to monetize it.
      Please refer back to the post prior to yours, as quoted below. You will be getting a a letter from that companies lawyers if you list it or try to use it. This was a big mistake you made. Learn from it.

      Originally Posted by SteveJohnson View Post

      Google "Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1125(d)"
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      • Profile picture of the author Recession_Proof
        Originally Posted by timpears View Post

        Please refer back to the post prior to yours, as quoted below. You will be getting a a letter from that companies lawyers if you list it or try to use it. This was a big mistake you made. Learn from it.
        Well I actually haven't made any big mistakes, so I really can't learn from any. But your advice is appreciated.

        I don't know I still gonna list it, if it sells then great, if not then I have a few days left to get a refund.
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        • Profile picture of the author timpears
          Originally Posted by Recession_Proof View Post

          Well I actually haven't made any big mistakes, so I really can't learn from any. But your advice is appreciated.

          I don't know I still gonna list it, if it sells then great, if not then I have a few days left to get a refund.
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          Well if you didn't learn a lesson, big or small, then I pity you.

          Why would you entice someone that doesn't know into buying this domain? You know it is illegal to squat on a domain name that is a registered trademark. Yet you are going to try and palm this off on to someone that doesn't know any better.

          Do the right thing and get your refund, don't try and screw someone else. That ain't cool.
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          • Profile picture of the author Recession_Proof
            Originally Posted by timpears View Post

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            Well if you didn't learn a lesson, big or small, then I pity you.

            Why would you entice someone that doesn't know into buying this domain? You know it is illegal to squat on a domain name that is a registered trademark. Yet you are going to try and palm this off on to someone that doesn't know any better.

            Do the right thing and get your refund, don't try and screw someone else. That ain't cool.
            Ok Tim I think you made your point dude. Don't try to flame me in here and I sure don't need your pity.

            I said it correct the first time I didn't know, I didn't list it yet and no lesson to learn.

            I probably will get a refund.
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            • Profile picture of the author timpears
              Originally Posted by Recession_Proof View Post

              Ok Tim I think you made your point dude. Don't try to flame me in here. And I sure don't need your pity.

              I said it correct the first time I didn't know, I didn't list it yet and no lesson to learn.

              I probably will get a refund.
              I am not trying to flame you. I am just trying to get you to NOT list it for sale. Nothing more, and nothing less.
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              • Profile picture of the author Recession_Proof
                Originally Posted by timpears View Post

                I am not trying to flame you. I am just trying to get you to NOT list it for sale. Nothing more, and nothing less.
                Thanks Tim, I will admit I would probably have been wishing I would have listened to you guys if I try to sell this site and you are probably right.

                BUT so you know where my mind was at:

                It's like I am good at what I do...I drop ship goods mainly.

                So a few days ago I find out about fliipping, Flippa.etc.

                I go to GoDaddy, Says to self --I can do this!!!

                Luck up on a forgotten corporate domain and snatch it.

                I was just hoping for a glimmer of hope, instead I get the brick wall. Oh, well back to the drawing board.

                I know you were trying to advise me right,

                Hey, after all... only a buddy will tell you,"The barber fu%ked up your haircut."
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  • Profile picture of the author darman82
    Originally Posted by Recession_Proof View Post

    OK here is the deal I have just acquired a major fast food companies Top Level Domain name (.me)

    Let's say its Coca-Cola.me

    What options do I have?


    How much if at all should I try to sell it for?


    I need feedback people.

    Thanks
    i made those mistake once when i buy a FarmVille realted domain. I got the email latter form the lawyers to tell me forward the domain to them in 48hours before they take action.

    Lesson learn : Don't ever buy a trademark domain!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author GeneralTallon
    I bought mensrolex.com when I first started out.
    I got a Cease and Desist letter from a LawFirm (not Attorney).
    Pissed me off so much I didint give them the domain name for 6 months

    Dont buy domain's with Brand-Names or Product-Names.
    I think it's a right of passage to "Internet Marketer-Hood" ("Internet Marketer-Hood" is tradmarked, by Me)





    -Tallon
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    • Profile picture of the author Recession_Proof
      Originally Posted by GeneralTallon View Post

      I bought mensrolex.com when I first started out.
      I got a Cease and Desist letter from a LawFirm (not Attorney).
      Pissed me off so much I didint give them the domain name for 6 months

      Dont buy domain's with Brand-Names or Product-Names.
      I think it's a right of passage to "Internet Marketer-Hood" ("Internet Marketer-Hood" is tradmarked, by Me)





      -Tallon

      Thanks General, they even tried to get you with mensrolex.com? But that isn't even the companies name?

      Then it's pretty much don't get any domain with a trademark name in it at all?
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
        Originally Posted by Recession_Proof View Post

        Then it's pretty much don't get any domain with a trademark name in it at all?
        It depends.

        You could probably get away with something like cocacolasucks.com and build an opinion site around it based on why you think it sucks.

        But, if you are trying to build a money-making site banking off the Coca-Cola name, then you'll likely land in trouble.

        Depends on the domain. If you tried to get something like ApplePersonalComputers.com, you'll probably get in trouble with Apple. However, if you try for something like AppleShoes.com, you're probably safe (so long as there is no actual Apple Shoes company).

        Trademark usually protects a tradename within a niche. That's why there can be a Champion Windows and a Champion Spark Plug, and so on. Reasonable people are not going to confuse the two.

        However, some tradenames become so recognizable, they become bigger than any niche. For example, if you tried to open a Xerox Restaurant, you'd probably get in trouble. Xerox is such a recognized brand that, were you to open a restaurant under that name, people might reasonably believe it's actually related to the recognized Xerox company. Thus, you'd be in trouble.

        The bottom line is that whether or not you can use a domain name with a trademark in it is going to depend on the trademark and your intended use. If you're trying to bank on a famous brand's name for profit, more likely than not you will be infringing upon their mark.

        The only way to know with a degree of certainty is to discuss your plans with a lawyer.

        However, as a general rule, you can figure that, if you are building a site for profit, you cannot use a domain name containing a trademarked term in that niche without the permission of the trademark owner.

        Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer.
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        • Profile picture of the author Recession_Proof
          Originally Posted by Dan C. Rinnert View Post

          It depends.

          You could probably get away with something like cocacolasucks.com and build an opinion site around it based on why you think it sucks.

          But, if you are trying to build a money-making site banking off the Coca-Cola name, then you'll likely land in trouble.

          Depends on the domain. If you tried to get something like ApplePersonalComputers.com, you'll probably get in trouble with Apple. However, if you try for something like AppleShoes.com, you're probably safe (so long as there is no actual Apple Shoes company).

          Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer.

          Ok Dan thanks for the feedback, so its almost like I just have to be really careful. So...

          1.Don't register any flat out trademarks.

          2.And when using a "trademark" I can't really link the trademark to its "signature" items.

          Like dunkindonutsmunchkins.com?

          Correct?
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  • Profile picture of the author timpears
    Hey, we all make mistakes like that. It is a learning experience.

    Good luck with your next find.
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  • Profile picture of the author jskarthik1
    And finally, package your "un-refusable offer" properly, in order to make an impression.
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