Possible DRS?

bb99 · 28-02-2006, 02:52:49 PM

Notwithstanding the advice given by all above, threatening a DRS is a bit like threatening legal action. Anybody can write it in a letter, but actually doing it is another matter.

Sure, you don't actually cough up any money for a DRS until reasonably late on in the day, but there's still a load of paper shuffling to do.

In my mind it would seem rude not to at least ask for a bit more bunce if their initial offer is as low as you're suggesting it it.

grantw · 28-02-2006, 03:25:09 PM

I've replied and accepted their offer, the domain in question had 6 uniques this month and made $1 - if it had been a normal offer (without the threats) I would have snapped the buyers hand off so figure there is no point kicking up a fuss!

Thanks for all your comments, Grant

bb99 · 28-02-2006, 03:26:33 PM

Noted - sometimes the path of least resistance is the best one

Nigel · 28-02-2006, 11:37:20 PM

Interesting situation and don't blame you for taking the money but wondered if anyone knows of a previous DRS case in this respect which may have layed down a precedent i.e. where someone has registered a typo of a common english generic word and been challenged by the .co.uk owner of the correct spelling. I was always under the impression that if the term couldn't be trademarked and it was a mispell of a common word i.e. flights or holidays then anyone was perfectly entitled to register a mispell without infringing anyone's rights. Also wonder if there have been any .com disputes along these lines.

28-02-2006, 02:52:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
bb99 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,547 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	Notwithstanding the advice given by all above, threatening a DRS is a bit like threatening legal action. Anybody can write it in a letter, but actually doing it is another matter. Sure, you don't actually cough up any money for a DRS until reasonably late on in the day, but there's still a load of paper shuffling to do. In my mind it would seem rude not to at least ask for a bit more bunce if their initial offer is as low as you're suggesting it it. __________________ Droppr - finely tuned .uk dropcatching for Nominet members Gazebo \| Flyers, Postcards \| Tree Surveys \| Dent Repairs Leeds \| Poster Printing

28-02-2006, 03:25:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
grantw Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,624 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 56)	I've replied and accepted their offer, the domain in question had 6 uniques this month and made $1 - if it had been a normal offer (without the threats) I would have snapped the buyers hand off so figure there is no point kicking up a fuss! Thanks for all your comments, Grant __________________ Domain Brokerage :: Bulk UK Whois :: Property Insurance

28-02-2006, 03:26:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
bb99 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,547 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	Noted - sometimes the path of least resistance is the best one __________________ Droppr - finely tuned .uk dropcatching for Nominet members Gazebo \| Flyers, Postcards \| Tree Surveys \| Dent Repairs Leeds \| Poster Printing

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28-02-2006, 11:37:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nigel Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 823 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 30)	Interesting situation and don't blame you for taking the money but wondered if anyone knows of a previous DRS case in this respect which may have layed down a precedent i.e. where someone has registered a typo of a common english generic word and been challenged by the .co.uk owner of the correct spelling. I was always under the impression that if the term couldn't be trademarked and it was a mispell of a common word i.e. flights or holidays then anyone was perfectly entitled to register a mispell without infringing anyone's rights. Also wonder if there have been any .com disputes along these lines.