Why is DomainDeluxe so expensive?

[sweet9]

Anyone know why domaindeluxe is incredibly expensive?

I offered for a domain that's probably worth $100, and they replied back saying $4650? They never even responsded to a $500 offer. Only when I put $1000, they decided hmm, lets counter $4650.

Ive got them down to $3k right now, but they dont seem to be going any lower. This process has taken almost 3 weeks. They are quite slow on response. I just dont get it.

That's probably how they make money, just sell one of their domains for $3000 and buy a ton more with it.

anyone have any ideas or thoughts on this?
thanks

 

[RMF]

If you think the domain is only worth $100, why do you care so much about it?. Perhaps its worth more then what you believe its worth.

RMF

 

[sweet9]

Not really, no one cares for this domain except me, because its another version of my company name. It contains a word and number after. Nothing anybody would want. Its not my domain either.

Try to offer any domain they own of their site. They don't accept offers below $1500.

 

[NameTower]

maybe its not worth their time?

its smart actually.

- Jordan

 

[sweet9]

yes i would agree it may be smart for them. but still i wish they were lower.

 

[Nexus]

yes i would agree it may be smart for them. but still i wish they were lower.

I experienced the same thing once. Made an offer of $2k for a domain name few people should be interested in. I had a trademark filed, that they probably saw, and they noted all the other extensions were taken (unforetunately, mostly by myself). I eventually had to pass, instead of throwing "insane" offers out on a property I haven't even begun to develop fully. I still suspect they'll eventually just drop the damn thing.

I made another offer for a different domain name once, and was countered with $2,000. They let it drop 3 months later, and I caught it at Pool. It's all a game. In the end, I feel you always have to be ready to be content leaving the showroom floor with your money in your pocket.

When I missed XXXXXXXX.XXX a couple of years ago, I was told that only offers over $4,000 would be considered. Good for them. With hope, I'll catch that in a couple of months. These things happen all the time.

~ Nexus

 

[DeluxeNames.com]

I experienced something similar when I made an offer on one of their domains, I was ignored :-(

With all this bad press, I hope people don't confuse me (DeluxeNames.com/NamesDeluxe.com) with DomainsDeluxe.

 

[locos]

I agree with NT. After doing a bunch of small deals for < $500, I'd rather hold out for one at $3000. Less work, probably the same payback or more in the end.

 

[G.A.]

I hope people don't confuse me (DeluxeNames.com/NamesDeluxe.com) with DomainsDeluxe.

DomainDeluxe = VerticalAxis = NameView[ICANN/Pool Registrar]

 

[NameTower]

DomainDeluxe = vertical axis?

I don't think so.

I could be wrong though.

- Jordan

 

[G.A.]

DomainDeluxe = vertical axis?

I don't think so.

I could be wrong though.

- Jordan

The WIPO document provides some hints..... :-D
http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains/decisions/html/2003/d2003-0041.html

 

[NameTower]

Show me what you are refering to.

Thanks

 

[Steen]

Not really, no one cares for this domain except me

They cared enough to pay $6+ for it.

 

[G.A.]

Show me what you are refering to.
Thanks

Mr. Colin Yu is a/the founder of DD:-D

 

[actnow]

The WIPO document provides some hints..... :-D
http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains/decisions/html/2003/d2003-0041.html

G.A., thank you for posting the WIPO case. I am glad to see that Vertical did not lose the name.

And, congratulations to ESQWire for an excellent rebuttal.

 

[NameTower]

Where do we see that Colin Yu is the founder of DD?

 

[mole]

Inside the wipo case?

http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains/decisions/html/2003/d2003-0041.html

 

[G.A.]

2 steps:
[1]Do a WHOIS search for colinyu.com
[2]Do a WHOWAS search for DomainDeluxe.com[when it was regged thru DotReg] if you can

:-D Good Luck

I forgot to add the name "Proto.Com" on the first post, they are all the same party.....

 

[NameTower]

Thanks GA.

I didnt see anything when I skimmed the WIPO link.

Does anybody know a Kevin Ham then? (HostStart.com)

Where colin yu and kevin ham tie in together?

From my understanding, I thought he was the main/only guy there..

Was just an assumption, I never really asked.

Thanks.
- Jordan

 

[G.A.]

You're welcome. I believe Mr Colin Yu and Mr. Kevin Ham are the same team of Proto.Com

At least the company owns <Ham.Com> :-D