Domain Appraisals

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Just for the sake of fun and beign able to discuss what you think domains are worth, I started this thread. Please give your honest opinion about domains. Feel free to list any of your domains on here as well.

So here is one to kick things off with :

harrypotteronlinegames.net
#main internet marketing discussion forum #appraisals #domain
  • For me it's worth $0

    I don't think it's possible to appraise a domain name, unless it's a good 1 word domain, but we know they are all taken.

    it's always worth what it's worth for the buyer.
  • Domains are only worth what they cost at Godaddy. $10 or less.
  • Why does it seem as if every 3 letter combination sells for thousands?
    It seems any 3 letter\bumer combo gets thousands.
    I just saw a few domains zbh.com - 3300+$ & tqx.com 3400+$ ...
    What's the logic?
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    • The logic is that these names can abbreviate for companies and are good for branding. They are also easy to remember. Telling someone to remember a three word domain is harder than just saying a three letter domain.

      Fb.com sold for $8.5 million to facebook recently. type in fb.com and you will be redirected to facebook.
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    • easy to stick into people's minds.
    • Scarcity. There are only so many 3-letter domain names. They are extremely appealing to businesses that have matching initials.
  • domain names are only worth what you are prepared to pay for them For me thats about $10
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    • For some businesses they are willing to shell out hundreds, thousands, and even millions for some names.
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  • First off .com is king.
    Secondly, this violates a trademark (Harry Potter)
    Thirdly, there are very few people who want to own a website with harry potter online games so there is not a large pool of endusers to sell to.
    Fourth, this might have the possibility of selling and it does have value but it is not something you could flip quick. All you need is to find one buyer who finds it valuable though. I did just check and it is getting a few thousand exact searches per month which is nice.
  • IMO, a domain is worth what you are willing to pay for it. I have no interest in a name like harrypotteronlinegames so it is worth $0 to me. If I liked Harry Potter, it might be worth something to me. But in this case it is more a hobby domain.

    On the other hand you have domains as a legitimate business investment. If I am fairly sure I can make $10,000+ a year from widgets.com, that domain is worth several thousand to me. The trick is being able to estmate your income. If widgets.com only turns out to make $100 a year, I will have grossly overpaid for it.
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    • A domain is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

      Your domain is worth $0 to me, but that doesn't affect the true value.

      Considering the trademark infringement, it may be worth some time in court :p
  • that's not trademark infringement. Just because there is a brand name harry potter, they don't own every combination with those words in it.
    If it were only harrypotter.net, then I would see your point.

    Last thing, when you rate a domain, it's supposed to be objective. Obviously very few people give a rat's rear end about harry potter, but for the sake of appraisals, simply give an estimate.
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    • harrypotteronlinegames.net would surely have them in the order that matters.

      Here is the point I am going to make. I am not going to take a chance with that domain simply because J.K. Rowling owns all the trademarks for the brand, and if she were to have her lawyers come knocking for the website... that is trouble I do not want or need.

      IT does seem from looking, that she, nor Warner Brothers seemingly go after other domains, but it doesn't mean that they cannot change their mind and become more aggressive later. This wouldn't be the first time.
    • Yes they do because the name is within it. If you had the domain: FacebookGames.com do you think you could get away with it. Or maybe TheFacebookNetwork.com ....
      it violates TM but all that matters is if the company actually cares.
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      Quite a few have given you an estimate. It's not worth reg fee IMO. You couldn't give it to me.

      You are dead wrong about trademark infringement. It most certainly is a trademark infringement and if they want to, they could take it from you or even sue you.
    • Absolutely incorrect. It IS trademark infringement.
    • Go ahead and register that domain.
      Sbucciarel explained exactly how it's. Unless you want to send some lawyers money.
  • yes. i would avoid that one as well.
    But domains are worth a lot to the right person ... You'd be surprised. Just need to find an END user.
  • So, what do I need to do in order to put these domains up for auction? Simply click it? Is there a fee? Something special to do for more people to see them? Does anyone know how it works in GoDaddy? I would rather learn from another warrior's experience than from my own mistakes.
  • I think these things are hard to value, because it is the value added that I believe counts
  • Lol, I think I'm getting addicted to this whole domain thing...
    Anyways, I just registed a domain for 1.99$ (couldn't resist the price).
    The domain is - isense.info - your thoughts?
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    • my thoughts are...

      I hope you are making money?
    • Banned
      This one is clearly a trademark infringment. And not only that, but the owners of the trademark have rather a reputation for vigorous enforcement and litigation! Honestly, you couldn't pay me to take it ...
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  • lol, sounds like an army of lawyers should be headed my way by now.
    So, if fb.com is for facebook, does that mean I can't register the following domain (example) - halfbomb.com ?:rolleyes:
    I mean seriously, if it is such a big deal, they should have some warning or ban ir from ever being sold. Another thing, GoDaddy is totally liable as well, as they enable this to happen.

    Before all you guys blast me with comments (which I must say are worth the 2$ I spend each time:p), has anyone actually heard of a serious case in court over domain infringement? A sentnece? Jail time? Monetary fees?

    Seriously....all I own is a name, not a site, nothing...
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  • Hello,
    I have this 4 letter domain name:
    ebks.com
    it is short for ebooks, I have had it for years.
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  • Existing Domain Name Case Law
    Domain Name Disputes & Domain Name Law
    Domain Name Trademark Infringement | Internet Trademark Case Summaries | Finnegan

    Only skimmed through those. You can read it if you want
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    • fb is one area where there would obviously be some wiggle room, simply because of that.

      there is no hiding your purpose for harrypotteronlinegames... or your last one which is a direct infringement letter for letter.

      You can ignore our advice, or take it. I don't personally care either way.

      I wouldn't buy those domains... I wouldn't take them for free.

      It may seem all fun and games now, but it can become real... real fast.
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  • But I jsut own the domain name...there's not even a static page to it, so what can they claim? I only bought the name, haven't done anything yet...no misrepresentation, no one is coming to me instead of them....It's not as if they were shopping for that domain...
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    • As long as you don't do anything with the domain, you're probably safe. But this domain will only have value to someone who wants to build a site and monetize it somehow - and it'd be hard to find value in a domain that clearly has so much potential to get someone in legal trouble (when building a site with it), don't you think?

      I wouldn't even bother with trying to sell this, especially at an auction or open marketplace, as it'd just be a waste of your time and money.

      Paul
    • Yes as long as you own it and do nothing with it, there is no risk (but also no point).
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  • Domain appraisals are worthless.
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    • Yes, they sometimes are because it is only really worth what someone is willing to pay. Someone might throw a number out there just to throw a number out but they don't know if the end user will actually pay that amount. Sometimes you will come across end users who say "that domain is worthless" yet you contact some more end users who buy it from you for hundreds. You never know.
  • So, I remember someone saying that pretty much any 3 letter domain is worth a pretty penny. Would you say that is true? With any extension?
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    • Well not necessarily every extension. I would say .com, .net, .org 3 letter names are pretty good.
      Otherwise they are all okay. Here is a nice summary taken from 3Character.com:

      Pricing Guide for 3-Letter (Composed Of Letters Only) Domains:

      Current Observed Minimum Wholesale Price (regardless of letter combo) as of January 15, 2011:

      3-Letter .com - $4550 (Unchanged) (See Related Commentary on Front Page)
      3-Letter .net - $400 (Unchanged)
      3-Letter .org - $205 (+ $10 since December 15, 2010 report)
      3-Letter .info - $40 (Unchanged)
      3-Letter .biz - $20 (Unchanged)
      3-Letter .us - $30 (Unchanged)
      3-Letter .mobi - Reg Fee (Unchanged)


      It really depends on which letters they are too. If they are a word they are obviously worth more. Also they should be letters that would abbreviate a company name so that they have more value. There was a list of premium letters vs. nonpremium but I can't remember where I saw it. It is basically vowels and consonants that start the most words. For example not a lot of words will start with Z but a lot start with C or A or B or D ... I think you get it.
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  • Holy smokes, I even seen short domains with a combination of letters and a number in them selling for 20K$. For example, the domain hd2.com is now on sale for 20K$ on GoDaddy. Would any 3 cahracter domain like this be wroth a lot? I've found a few available.
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    • Banned
      Things can be "on sale for $20k" and still change hands for $1k, hello: don't confuse "asking price" with "value" ...
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  • Appraisals are only what someone is willing to pay. The hard part is finding that someone. I've had domain names - short sweet ones - that never received a request for purchase. I have though gotten multiple requests for bidding on domains similar to some I own. I don't put much value on just the domain name unless it connects directly to an online marketing strategy.
  • GRC is an acronym in my industry (Governance,risk and compliance)

    GRC.net just sold for 10000$ to a company that has nothing to do with my industry but has a rather matching company name.

    So...finding the right client can really pump up the value of a domain

    you could take a look at sedo.com to see what kind of domains are fetching what kind of prices.

    Best of success in your domain buying.

    Oh...and please really do listen to Gene and ssbucciarel...They do know a thing or two about domains...as for Fresh domains...the clue is in his name

    "A bon entendeur , salut !"
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    • Banned
      Another good place to see what domains are going for is
      Half Million Dollar Sale at Sedo - 2011's Biggest Deal to Date - Headlines This Week's Action in the Aftermarket
    • Perhaps adding your domain your domain manger's auction system and see what it goes for.

      I cam across a domain name wjam which was considered I think the ower is lokking for thousand of dollars for, I simply added a s infornt of it in a godaddy serach and wala wjams.com was available for $11 per year

      I own it at the moment and just using it as a link directly until I decide what I will do with it.

      I can use wjams as an acronym for many word variations....:rolleyes:

      Small letter sites appear to be more value and more marketable unless its a catchy phase that will stick in the minds of a person link a song
  • Also check out this thread @ Namepros or DNSalePrice.com
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    Domain Appraisals

    Just for the sake of fun and beign able to discuss what you think domains are worth, I started this thread. Please give your honest opinion about domains. Feel free to list any of your domains on here as well. So here is one to kick things off with :