Page Howe is going to be doing a real time AMA (Ask Me Anything) in the Namepros chatroom today. Page posted: So one of the best things about domain forums from back in the day was the chatroom. I've talked with Eric over the past year about doing some specific-time chats; first trial run is Saturday night. Here are both dates and times (visit the links to see it in your time … [Read more...]
Somehow someone accidentally purchased a domain for $8,000 and they don’t want it
Another interesting thread popped up on Namepros yesterday. A new member basically posted that they bought a domain for $8,000 by accident. They don't want the name, they would like Sedo to stop threatening legal action as they don't even $5. On sedo.com a domain was mistakenly purchased by me but I don't want that domain, and I have mailed them about this problem but they are sending me mails to … [Read more...]
The forum post you must read to believe
If you are into domaining and perhaps you also like a good Aaron Sorkin movie like "A Few Good Men" or "The Social Network" then you need to spend some time, and it will take a bit of time, to read the story of CQD.com on Namepros. Everything is encompassed in this story, from forum trolls taking pleasure in a well known broker getting scammed, to Network Solutions being Network Solutions and … [Read more...]
If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is
Richard Dynas of Hatred.com fame, detailed how he got scammed by a scamster on the domain Technology.com. I think it was good of Richard to take the time to detail everything so that other domain investors, especially new ones, can be more alert. When someone won't or can't use Escrow, it's time to move along, especially when dealing with big dollars. Posted on Namepros: I cant believe I am … [Read more...]
After starting slow GoDaddy comes back to win best registrar again in Namepros poll
So back in 2016 there was a best registrar poll on Namepros where GoDaddy won going away. They had over 50% of the vote. So last month I posted the 2017 poll and GoDaddy trailed early but came on at the close for the win. The early leader was NameSilo who seems to be an upcoming favorite with many domain owners. A few registrars really need to take a look at themselves and wonder how they … [Read more...]
DropCatch responds to Namepros members’ concerns on bidding activity
A thread that started a few days back with regards to bidding discrepancies has picked up steam on Namepros. Namepros member Arca got the thread started with regards to non paying bidders and domains that needed to be re-auctioned. At the heart of the matter was focus on the name CannaMarket.com which has been re-auctioned three times and currently in limbo. Along with the action around … [Read more...]
You must always adhere to the cardinal rules of domain trading
A member of Namepros posted about a domain deal gone wrong with another Namepros member. It is another example of two domaining rules, 1) when the deal looks to good to be true, it's probably not going to work out. 2) Always use an escrow company. The name in question is Kina.com for $1,250, that's too good of a price, a CVCV like that for $1,250 from another domain trader smells … [Read more...]