eBay strategies

[DaddyHalbucks]

Has anyone had any luck selling domains on eBay?

If so, what kind of names sell?
At what prices?

Any observations, tips, strategies, etc.. would be of interest.

 

[GiantDomains]

No strategy ... all you need is a premium name, and it will sell. Bargain basement names put you in the red with fees and no sale.

 

[Jack Gordon]

I once heard someone suggest placing domains in the actual area of the domain's subject, instead of (or in addition to) the domains section. Never tried it, but it seems like a good idea.

 

[GT Web]

didnt work for me.... my best tips....

if you like...put up the $15 fee....it isnt illegal, as long as you state it in the item description..... on a $20 item, you might sell it for $15 cuz you got the transfer fee - but you are still making $10 extra....

the big thing...if you dont have a premium name, is the title... take my name BMWZ8.net - with the title, of 'bmwz8.net - rare automotive domain' it only got 60 hits during the auction. Whereas, if you put the title as 'Rare! Domain Name *NR* BMW.net!' - you will probably get 500 visitors.... in ebay auctions, traffic = $, plus a good name wont hurt

hope that helps

 

[GiantDomains]

Originally posted by GT Web


the big thing...if you dont have a premium name, is the title... take my name BMWZ8.net - with the title, of 'bmwz8.net - rare automotive domain' it only got 60 hits during the auction. Whereas, if you put the title as 'Rare! Domain Name *NR* BMW.net!' - you will probably get 500 visitors....

Those tricks just piss people off. It will get extra visits, but no one will bid. Counter-productive.

 

[Jack Gordon]

yeah and whatever you do, do NOT do that $15 transfer fee. if your name is not worth at least $15 on the open market then don't bother listing it. the fee is a transparent reserve price. if you need a reserve, just make one.

 

[bidawinner]

GD is right.. simply dont pace total garbage..

Yahoo and DMOZ drops were real hot for awhile.. anything with at least sometraffic as long as you arent expecting the big bucks....

I have sold about 15 names on ebay..none for more than $200..avg around $70 .. thats 15 sales with probably 60 listings.. I consider that acceptable...

cleared over 1K ...just small fry stuff ..

I just Placed LOL.ORG.UK up tonight..

I dont add a lot of hype to my auctions..

Most people are smart enough and bid accordingly (well for ebay standards)

I have no idea how .org.uks are selling so this is a test sale for a $2 fee to simply check out the counter and check the interest level...


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2739996697&category=3767

 

[GT Web]

Originally posted by GiantDomains


Those tricks just piss people off. It will get extra visits, but no one will bid. Counter-productive.

why dont you ask all the people that bid on my auctions

 

[SlashRoot.Com]

DotComCowboy

I am with GD on this. If you are offering a good name at a fair price (from buyer's point of view), it will sell.

If the perceived values of a domain do not converge, there is no sale. If the buyer spots any false claims, usually there is no sale.

Therefore, I would strongly suggest avoiding any misleading or false claims. They simply do not work. Keep your expectations reasonable, offer your domains at a fair price and they would sell over time.

Being accurate, truthful, prompt and respectful in responding to any questions from a potential buyer also helps. These things sound like simple common-sense, matter-of-fact courtesies that most of us take for granted, but you will be surprised how many sales run aground becuase of such issues.

Paying attention to these kinds of little details helps gain and retain business from a customer on eBay, at DNF, or anywhere else for that matter.

Good luck with your auctions,

SlashRoot

 

[Steen]

good advice slash.