Flippa.com - New SitePoint Marketplace

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Looks like sitepoint is rolling out a revamp of their Marketplace
Flippa - Buy and Sell Web Sites and Domains
The design looks pretty sleek. What do you think?
(note: it is still in beta)
#main internet marketing discussion forum #flippa #flippacom #marketplace #sitepoint
  • Oh, and here is their blog about the features:
    Flippa
  • Interesting website!

    If they are actually going to take these ads out of SP marketplace, then I think it will work great for them. Leaving both methods of advertising up would cause them some problems as people figure out where to post ads. Additionally, I wonder what the transition plan will be, and if they'll just magically shut off the marketplace one day, or have some overlap for currently running ads.

    As a side note, the site has a very "Twitter-y" feel to it. I especially like the line at the top about "all auctions being fake". The language of that make me laugh a bit!
  • I think it's an awesome looking website!
  • There's already a thread here, too.

    http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...t-sent-me.html

    I'm still amazed by the name - I think it instantly devalues anything that's listed there. That said, I always thought the 'PayPal' name a bit... cheesy, for want of a better word, and they don't seem to be doing too badly
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    • Well they were going to use flipper.com but found there's not to much of a market for buying and selling dolphins. Just messing with ya Diana ;-)
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    • Dolphins are mammals, not fishes.
      (reference to the other thread)


      Didier
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    I hate the new interface but more than that, they've jacked up the price of listing to $19 instead of $16 and then tacked on a 5% success fee if you sell the site. The Orange row Upgrade has gone from $5 to $19. Don't see myself using upgrades anymore and I'll be keeping my eyes open for other sites to sell that want to capitalize on the customers who don't like the new pricing structure.
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    • I can only assume they are doing this because they feel the market will bear this increase. They must be doing really well to go investing in a completely new site.
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  • Hey, I saw my website icon in the homepage!

    Anyway, it seems to me that they are jumping on the bandwagon of people who wants to make money flipping websites.

    Isn't it?

    Nice layout. Very Web2.0 feel.

    And hey, check out:
    http://flippa.com/buy-websites

    Google.com and test.com is for sale!
  • HI

    Interesting site.. will have to keep an eye on it and see how it works out.

    Tom
  • Not a fan of the new look at all.
    The 5% success thing is OK. At least it's capped.

    I still would like to see site selling more secured. Maybe make escrow required. Is flippa going to get involved in disputes after the success fee is paid?
  • Flippa has outright stated they have nothing to do with conduct from either buyers or sellers. Basically, they're asking for more cash but have said if you get scammed, tough, you're on your own.

    Poor, poor form.
  • I haven't tried Flippa myself, but I haven't seen many people have much good to say about it.
  • Banned
    Here's an accurate view of what people think of it

    http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...-new-post.html
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