Domain name sellers - Question - GoFuckYourself.com

96ukssob · 05-08-2013, 07:34 PM

There is a new car dealership (a major manufacturer) opening up where I live in a few weeks. I got some inside info from someone on what type of dealership it is, so right when I heard, I bought "My City" + "Make".com (i.e. BeverlyHillsBMW.com) and "Make" of "My City".com to cover both.

On the news they just released the name of the dealership (i.e. Bob Jones BMW) and I bought it with the .com

Yea for me, right

So my question is, should I approach them with this domain and an offer or just list it as a domain for sale? I have it listed on GoDaddy auctions for mid $X,XXX right now as I've seen others go for that (I know someone who bought one), but any feedback?

I only paid $2.99 for the domain, so I really don't care if I lose out on this, but I figured worst case I can barter it for a hat at their store.

p.s. it's NOT a BMW dealership

Webmaster Advertising · 05-08-2013, 07:35 PM

Yes, you should definitely tell them you have their domain name for sale.

Then let us know how the following lawsuit goes

Sly · 05-08-2013, 07:36 PM

I don't see why you would do a generic auction and not tell them about it. Nobody else is going to want those domains. Your only opportunity of selling it is if he happens to see the auction and then cares enough to buy it. If I were you, I would introduce myself, let him know that I exist, let him know what I have, and go from there. If he buys it now, fantastic. If not, at least he knows about it and might buy it later.

96ukssob · 05-08-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Webmaster Advertising

Yes, you should definitely tell them you have their domain name for sale.

Then let us know how the following lawsuit goes

your an idiot

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Originally Posted by Sly

I don't see why you would do a generic auction and not tell them about it. Nobody else is going to want those domains. Your only opportunity of selling it is if he happens to see the auction and then cares enough to buy it. If I were you, I would introduce myself, let him know that I exist, let him know what I have, and go from there. If he buys it now, fantastic. If not, at least he knows about it and might buy it later.

That's what I was thinking. I found one of the GMs through LinkedIn and figured I could make the into there and see what happens.

Webmaster Advertising · 05-08-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bossku69

your an idiot

You're

You should look up IP (Intellectual Property) laws.

Trust me, they can sue you and win, been there, done that, its not fun.

woj · 05-08-2013, 08:04 PM

trying to extort mid 4 figures out of them seems like fun and games, but you could very easily get burned... I would proceed with caution...

helterskelter808 · 05-08-2013, 08:05 PM

You better hope nobody there has a clue about domain names or UDRP.

PornMD · 05-08-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Webmaster Advertising

You're

You should look up IP (Intellectual Property) laws.

Trust me, they can sue you and win, been there, done that, its not fun.

Precisely. Oh, and TM infringement can carry up to $150,000 in statutory damages. Facebook just won such a lawsuit.

The moment you make any proactive contact with him and/or otherwise show any kind of bad faith (which could possibly be proven already given you live there and would have a hard time showing legitimate use of the domain), you're screwed.

But hey, keep calling people idiots. I've only dealt with domain names every day for the past 9+ years and make a living selling domain names.

DBS.US · 05-08-2013, 08:25 PM

Dealers don't know shit about the web and how good your name is, the dealer near me has http://ScottRobinsonChryslerDodgeJeepRam.com and loves it.

Verbal · 05-08-2013, 08:30 PM

You're fucked either way ... certainly don't approach them with a number and CERTAINLY don't try to capitalize off of the domain. I'd leave it as a 404 and hope they come to you with an offer via your registrar instead of a lawsuit which will plaster your real name and business all over the web. Not trying to be a dick, but learned this lesson the hard way several years ago.

DBS.US · 05-08-2013, 08:50 PM

If you have your heart set on making some money as a domain pirate,
I would make up a simple webpage with your names listed for sale for $100 each. I would have a big link in the middle of your site going to their site. (Are you looking for XYZauto click here.) If they want them they may buy them instead of paying a lawyer to send you a letter.

BlueWave · 05-08-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DBS.US

Dealers don't know shit about the web and how good your name is, the dealer near me has http://ScottRobinsonChryslerDodgeJeepRam.com and loves it.

Not all of them are ignorant of a domain's value...

http://domainnamewire.com/2012/04/17...n-toyota-rdnh/

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Originally Posted by Verbal

You're fucked either way ... certainly don't approach them with a number and CERTAINLY don't try to capitalize off of the domain. I'd leave it as a 404 and hope they come to you with an offer via your registrar instead of a lawsuit which will plaster your real name and business all over the web. Not trying to be a dick, but learned this lesson the hard way several years ago.

What he said!

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Originally Posted by Webmaster Advertising

Yes, you should definitely tell them you have their domain name for sale.

Then let us know how the following lawsuit goes

Him too...

2013 · 05-08-2013, 10:12 PM

i like poorates

DBS.US · 05-08-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueWave

Not all of them are ignorant of a domain's value...

http://domainnamewire.com/2012/04/17...n-toyota-rdnh/

What he said!

Him too...

Sounds like is Nissan Computer vs Nissan Motors http://www.nissan.com/

BlueWave · 05-08-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DBS.US

Sounds like is Nissan Computer vs Nissan Motors http://www.nissan.com/

Yeah, loved that one too.

Despite the successful outcomes of these two domain fights, it still amazes me how many owners lose their domains on some very questionable reasoning by the URDP panels.

OP, you really should do a little research on terms seuch as "domain squatting", Anti-
Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, and UDRP.

BlackCrayon · 05-09-2013, 04:45 AM

from experience car dealerships typically don't want to pay much of anything for domains no matter how well they are doing or what kind of car they sell.

05-08-2013, 07:34 PM	#1
96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	Domain name sellers - Question There is a new car dealership (a major manufacturer) opening up where I live in a few weeks. I got some inside info from someone on what type of dealership it is, so right when I heard, I bought "My City" + "Make".com (i.e. BeverlyHillsBMW.com) and "Make" of "My City".com to cover both. On the news they just released the name of the dealership (i.e. Bob Jones BMW) and I bought it with the .com Yea for me, right So my question is, should I approach them with this domain and an offer or just list it as a domain for sale? I have it listed on GoDaddy auctions for mid $X,XXX right now as I've seen others go for that (I know someone who bought one), but any feedback? I only paid $2.99 for the domain, so I really don't care if I lose out on this, but I figured worst case I can barter it for a hat at their store. p.s. it's NOT a BMW dealership __________________ Email: Clicky on Me

05-08-2013, 07:36 PM	#3
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,294	I don't see why you would do a generic auction and not tell them about it. Nobody else is going to want those domains. Your only opportunity of selling it is if he happens to see the auction and then cares enough to buy it. If I were you, I would introduce myself, let him know that I exist, let him know what I have, and go from there. If he buys it now, fantastic. If not, at least he knows about it and might buy it later. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available - just $50/mo Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

05-08-2013, 08:04 PM	#6
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	trying to extort mid 4 figures out of them seems like fun and games, but you could very easily get burned... I would proceed with caution... __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager Last edited by woj; 05-08-2013 at 08:06 PM..

05-08-2013, 08:25 PM	#9
DBS.US Geo Cities Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: North Captiva Island, Florida USA Posts: 11,830	Dealers don't know shit about the web and how good your name is, the dealer near me has http://ScottRobinsonChryslerDodgeJeepRam.com and loves it. __________________ Make a Free Chaturbate White Label site in 34 minutes and be making money tonight

05-08-2013, 08:50 PM	#11
DBS.US Geo Cities Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: North Captiva Island, Florida USA Posts: 11,830	If you have your heart set on making some money as a domain pirate, I would make up a simple webpage with your names listed for sale for $100 each. I would have a big link in the middle of your site going to their site. (Are you looking for XYZauto click here.) If they want them they may buy them instead of paying a lawyer to send you a letter. __________________ Make a Free Chaturbate White Label site in 34 minutes and be making money tonight

05-08-2013, 07:35 PM	#2
Webmaster Advertising So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,360	Yes, you should definitely tell them you have their domain name for sale. Then let us know how the following lawsuit goes

05-08-2013, 08:05 PM	#7
helterskelter808 So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,405	You better hope nobody there has a clue about domain names or UDRP.

05-08-2013, 08:30 PM	#10
Verbal Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,420	You're fucked either way ... certainly don't approach them with a number and CERTAINLY don't try to capitalize off of the domain. I'd leave it as a 404 and hope they come to you with an offer via your registrar instead of a lawsuit which will plaster your real name and business all over the web. Not trying to be a dick, but learned this lesson the hard way several years ago.

05-08-2013, 10:12 PM	#13
2013 So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: lollling Posts: 4,390	i like poorates

05-09-2013, 04:45 AM	#16
BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	from experience car dealerships typically don't want to pay much of anything for domains no matter how well they are doing or what kind of car they sell. __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..