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      CommentAuthorrosshill
    • CommentTime6 days ago
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    There is a domain name I really want, but right now it just has a Godaddy "this domain is for sale, if you wish to make an offer contact owner@gmail.com".

    What is the best way to go about getting it into my hands?

    I'm Ross from Thrive. See my log and HatchThat.
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      CommentAuthorletutor
    • CommentTime5 days ago
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    Uhhh....contact the owner via the provided email and make an offer.

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      CommentAuthorrosshill
    • CommentTime5 days ago
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    Well, duh.

    I was hoping for some strategy or something..

    I'm Ross from Thrive. See my log and HatchThat.
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      CommentAuthorEric
    • CommentTime4 days ago
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    Posted By: rosshill

    Well, duh.

    I was hoping for some strategy or something..

    I'mRossfromThrive. Seemy logandHatchThat.

    Just like anything else, don't make it seem to valuable to you in your approach or else he'll know he's got you by the short and curly's.

    Proud founder of YGG
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      CommentAuthorletutor
    • CommentTime2 days ago
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    I've gotten a couple of domains. Play stupid at first. You need to decide up front how valuable that domain is to you and be firm in not going over that price. Unless the seller comes really close and you fell it's still worth it then go for it.

    -Set your price
    -Feel out the seller: Do some research. How long has it been regged, has there ever been a site there www.archive.org. Does the seller have it parked or is it just the generic page listed by the host when there is nothing there?
    -Call the guy up and see if he's interested in selling it: Don't tell him your big plans for the domain. KEEP PLAYING STUPID. Just say you think it's cool and you wanted to make a site.
    - Then you have 2 choices. You can let him make the first move and you ask him how much he wants to sell it for or you can make an offer.
    - Your offer should be reasonable but much lesson than your maximum. You don't want to insult the guy.

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      CommentAuthorTravis
    • CommentTime1 day ago
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    I agree with everything Aaron and Eric said.

    Walk into it like you're new to this Internet thingy and play the role of a broke student.

    Proud Partner of YGG

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