fred

I caught a domain last month.

Within hours, I'd had an email asking if it was for sale. I replied saying I had plans for it (which I do) but if they wanted to make an offer, I'd consider it.

They reply saying they had agreed to buy it from the previous owner for £xx but that they mistakenly let it drop before the sale went through. They also said if I had plans, it didn't matter and they would choose a different name.

So I left it at that and though nothing more about it..... until today!

I get this phone call from a guy who says his wife had enquired about it and I hadn't given her a price. I tell him what her last email said, he asks what sort of price I'd want, I say at least 4 figures and he starts ranting on that "you guys" are scourge on society etc etc etc and that over in the US domains are $200 (which confused me a bit!)

I politely pointed out that I had reg'd the domain and had plans for it, but that's what I'd want if I was to sell it. Don't know if he was expecting me to turn round and say go on then, have it for £10!!!

What a nice way to spend my 30th Birthday

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Craig

Shame on you Colin!

Happy Birthday though

Jeewhizz

Crikey, your getting grumpy in your old age

fred

....and the DRS arrived today

olebean

Congratulations?

bb99

Is the complaint well thought out and watertight, or is it a load of balls??

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fred

Without wanting to jinx things, its not a good complaint. They do have rights, however the only attempt at proving abuse is a load of cr@p.

Also, I consistently stated I had plans to use it, but in their submission they include an email they sent to nominet saying I was "trying to sell it for a 4 figure sum!"

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bb99

Clearly proof positive of your intentions, you might as well give up now

For all they know, you might not respond, so it's always worth it for a complainant to be a bit selective in what they submit.

Good luck with it.

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