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Re: Namebox - sell your unwanted or unused domains

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Post by geargrinder »

benatkin wrote: post #20
reustle wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Why not just use escrow? https://www.escrow.com/services/domain-and-website-escrow.as...

It's "escrow.com", not "escrow". They try to do a funky thing with their logo to separate the escrow part of it from .com, but they aren't brash enough to leave off the suffix. If they did, I don't think it would fly. I searched for "escrow.com" reviews and found some negative ones. So there's one reason why someone might not use it. Another reason would be that as a general escrow service they may not understand the…

escrow.com specializes in domain transfers. I have used it several times and found the process easy, transparent and secure.

Re: Namebox - sell your unwanted or unused domains

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Post by jtheory »

eksith wrote: post #52
stfu wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I highly dislike this negative attitude towards domain name trading and ownership. You are absolutely right when it comes down to trademarked names or typos when somebody's rights are getting abused. But other than that banning the ownership of domains which one doesn't use is just ludicrous. It is almost like arguing that any real estate ownership should be forbidden that goes beyond the personal use. A deeply anti-…

It's a bit complicated though. Like you say, there are egregious examples out there which clearly fall under squatting, but I think there's also the sentiment that domains are a tool and identity. The idea that someone thought up a really clever name and then do nothing with it but sit on it for sale tends to stir up the same emotions people have toward patent trolls. "Yeah, they own the patent, but it's obvious! And…

I have a mixed position on this. I do get annoyed by squatters who have no intention of building. I also have domains that I want to build on eventually, but I can't do it yet; so to other people it looks like I'm squatting.

I'm not waiting for cash, I'm waiting for time. Every now & then I do get to one of them.

Though -- I don't often get requests to purchase (except for the domain that has a working business... I get requests for that all the time). But do people not approach me because they're sure I'll try to squeeze out every possible penny from them?

It's not a great situation, though I'm happy to hear suggestions.

Re: Namebox - sell your unwanted or unused domains

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Post by madoublet »

mrmagooey wrote: post #13

Isn't the ass going to fall out of this market once ICANN starts issuing an increasing number of TLDs? Seems like "sell" would be the dominant intent amongst squatters

Lets hope. In my opinion, it seems crazy to me how hard it is to get a good .com and how few are actually being used.

Re: Namebox - sell your unwanted or unused domains

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Post by eksith »

jtheory wrote: post #63
eksith wrote: post #52

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's a bit complicated though. Like you say, there are egregious examples out there which clearly fall under squatting, but I think there's also the sentiment that domains are a tool and identity. The idea that someone thought up a really clever name and then do nothing with it but sit on it for sale tends to stir up the same emotions people have toward patent trolls. "Yeah, they own the patent, but it's obvious! And…

I have a mixed position on this. I do get annoyed by squatters who have no intention of building. I also have domains that I want to build on eventually, but I can't do it yet; so to other people it looks like I'm squatting. I'm not waiting for cash, I'm waiting for time. Every now & then I do get to one of them. Though -- I don't often get requests to purchase (except for the domain that has a working business... I…

"I also have domains that I want to build on eventually, but I can't do it yet; so to other people it looks like I'm squatting."

This is a the biggest problem I have too. I think to myself, I'm going to build something with this eventually, but "eventually" never comes since spare time has been transformed into Unobtanium. Plus the motivation necessariy to start a project and see through to fruition is very hard to come by and I don't feel like starting if it seems I won't be able to finish.

If the name is interesting enough, I can guarantee that they think they'll get squeezed. The only offers I do get are for things that are live, but look (or genuinely are) underutilized.

Re: Namebox - sell your unwanted or unused domains

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Post by dsirijus »

solistice wrote: post #57
dsirijus wrote: post #45

Few suggestions. Make "Browse domains" more prominent, not just in the footer. Have domains under that somehow ranked. I'd suggest having price listed on click or on visit, so you can grab on that data. Remove "any amount" - that's psychology 101. (plug & rant pending) I'm firmly believing synthmeat.com will some day be worth much - http://namebox.io/dsirijus - so I'm squatting. Why is there a negative sentiment abou…

Or just have example domains you're offering right now show up faintly on your landing page. (plug & rant response) I'm much more freaked out by burnakitty.com. What are you planning to do with that domain?

Burn prints of cat images per request and for a fee.

Re: Namebox - sell your unwanted or unused domains

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Post by jaredstenquist »

I tried adding one of my domains (read.io), but having to create DNS records for every domain I own is a huge pain.

I'm building a similar service now, which automates everything through WHOIS and DNS resolution. The feedback on this post has actually been really helpful.

Re: Namebox - sell your unwanted or unused domains

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Post by [deleted] »

dsl wrote: post #55
mrmagooey wrote: post #13

Isn't the ass going to fall out of this market once ICANN starts issuing an increasing number of TLDs? Seems like "sell" would be the dominant intent amongst squatters

Nothing really changed when .info, .biz, .pro, .xxx, etc. hit the market. There are trillions of dollars in marketing behind .com, and we will likely see no change in the standard user mentality (type brandname.com) for generations.

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Re: Namebox - sell your unwanted or unused domains

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Post by njharman »

stfu wrote: post #34
mapleoin wrote: post #8

Domain squatting made easy?

I highly dislike this negative attitude towards domain name trading and ownership. You are absolutely right when it comes down to trademarked names or typos when somebody's rights are getting abused. But other than that banning the ownership of domains which one doesn't use is just ludicrous. It is almost like arguing that any real estate ownership should be forbidden that goes beyond the personal use. A deeply anti-…

DNS is not a free market.

Even so I highly dislike this attitude that free markets are inviolate, perfect silver bullets.

Real estate is bad example as things such as zoning, HOAs, and eminent domain will force you to use / not use / or sell your property

Re: Namebox - sell your unwanted or unused domains

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Post by 67726e »

elliottcarlson wrote: post #60
67726e wrote: post #49

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Squatting is squatting is squatting. You may have registered with the intent to use it but now that you are not using it you think you deserve money for the ability to rent it?

Do you deserve money for your old car that you are putting up for sale? You obviously don't use it anymore. Or renting out that extra room in your apartment? Why do you deserve money for that? The person owns the domain, they can do with it as they please. So if they want to rent it out, then they can ask money for it... It's your choice if you agree to their terms and make any exchange.

All in all, drawing comparisons between something like a domain and real world objects are disingenuous at best. I'm not going to detail how apple.com is different from your Ford Pinto.

You do not own a domain. That is false right off the bat. And no, you cannot do with it as you please. For example, buying a trademarked name and then trying to extort money out of the owner of said trademark is not allowed.

If you are renting a domain with the sole intent to deprive someone else the ability to use it unless they pay an extortionist fee, that is wrong. It goes against the free spirit that the internet was built on. The fee charged is at least in part to prevent a massive "land grab" of domains that are to be sold off at absurd prices.

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