hyphened dot com worth acquiring?

chuckylefrek · 06-03-2008, 06:56:25 AM

Some advice please

I am developing a site that I have already purchased the following extensions for

.co.uk
.org.uk
.eu
.info

The domain name is a two word domain.

I have been unable to get in touch with the owner of the dot com but have been offered the dot com of a hypened version.

Do you think it is worth me buying this? The owner is asking for $800 for the pleasure.

Thanks in advance

Paul

domainseller200 · 06-03-2008, 09:49:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckylefrek

Some advice please

I am developing a site that I have already purchased the following extensions for

.co.uk
.org.uk
.eu
.info

The domain name is a two word domain.

I have been unable to get in touch with the owner of the dot com but have been offered the dot com of a hypened version.

Do you think it is worth me buying this? The owner is asking for $800 for the pleasure.

Thanks in advance

Paul

It all depends on what sector and how popular the domain name is, plus if you are trying to build a brand or sell the domains on as a package at a later date ?

Too many variables to be able to answer correctly

chuckylefrek · 06-03-2008, 10:29:36 AM

Thanks for the reply.

I think I will buy it as I can't have the non-hypenated dot com

bensd · 06-03-2008, 01:14:12 PM

Do you own the hyphened versions of .co.uk .org.uk etc?

If it was me i would keep on trying to get hold of the owner of the non hyphenated version.

-Ben

chuckylefrek · 06-03-2008, 01:25:09 PM

Yes I own the hyphenated versions of the .co.uk and .org.uk

I really don't think I have any hope of contacting the owner of the dot com as the registrant is Moniker Privacy Services whom I have now emailed several times with no reply. I have checked for old versions of a site to try and find a contact with no joy either.

Hence my theory is its better to have the hyphenated dot com that no dot com at all

jacal1 · 11-03-2008, 09:49:44 PM

Must be a very strong name if the hyphened is worth $800. What is the .com "doing" right now? Sitting parked with no "make offer"?

chuckylefrek · 12-03-2008, 06:10:07 AM

Yes - the dot com is indeed parked with no ability to make an offer. Any idea why people do this? Surely they would prefer to get offers? Or maybe someone is planning to develop a site for it?

chuckylefrek · 12-03-2008, 06:28:04 PM

Wow! Just got a reply from the registrant of the dot com and they are looking for offers of at least $100,000. If I had that amount of money I certainly would not be spending it on a domain name that is 2 words. I have asked them if they would like to buy my hyphened version if the dot com from me

domainseller200 · 12-03-2008, 06:50:59 PM

wow it must be some domain they have !

What is the domain ? (PM me the domain you have if you dont want to post it on here as $100,000 seems a tad high from them lol

pred · 12-03-2008, 10:31:19 PM

depends on the two words really

http://dnjournal.com/archive/domains...es03-11-08.htm

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chuckylefrek Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 107 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	hyphened dot com worth acquiring? Some advice please I am developing a site that I have already purchased the following extensions for .co.uk .org.uk .eu .info The domain name is a two word domain. I have been unable to get in touch with the owner of the dot com but have been offered the dot com of a hypened version. Do you think it is worth me buying this? The owner is asking for $800 for the pleasure. Thanks in advance Paul

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jacal1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 721 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 6)	Must be a very strong name if the hyphened is worth $800. What is the .com "doing" right now? Sitting parked with no "make offer"? __________________ Vieste, Italy - Bioidentical Hormone Replacement -10 year mortgage rates - Wireless Charging Pads - Laser Peels

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chuckylefrek Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 107 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Thanks for the reply. I think I will buy it as I can't have the non-hypenated dot com

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chuckylefrek Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 107 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Yes I own the hyphenated versions of the .co.uk and .org.uk I really don't think I have any hope of contacting the owner of the dot com as the registrant is Moniker Privacy Services whom I have now emailed several times with no reply. I have checked for old versions of a site to try and find a contact with no joy either. Hence my theory is its better to have the hyphenated dot com that no dot com at all

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chuckylefrek Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 107 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Yes - the dot com is indeed parked with no ability to make an offer. Any idea why people do this? Surely they would prefer to get offers? Or maybe someone is planning to develop a site for it?

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chuckylefrek Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 107 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Wow! Just got a reply from the registrant of the dot com and they are looking for offers of at least $100,000. If I had that amount of money I certainly would not be spending it on a domain name that is 2 words. I have asked them if they would like to buy my hyphened version if the dot com from me

12-03-2008, 10:31:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
pred Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,263 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 105)	depends on the two words really http://dnjournal.com/archive/domains...es03-11-08.htm