quick question please....??

[Paulo1Chop]

When looking for a potential suitable buyer for a domain is it standard / acceptable practice to email them directly with an offer or to ask if they are interested?

Thanks for your time.

Paul

 

[bb99]

Yes and No.

If it's a .uk domain:

If it's a generic domain like bikes.co.uk then it's fine.

If you've got "BradfordBicycles.co.uk" and you email Bradford Bicycles and ask them if they want it for £20k then that's a bit iffy because it could go against you in a DRS.

 

[Paulo1Chop]

Thanks for that.

So the 'general' rule would be to stick to generic names - that way you are not dangling carrots that you could end up losing out on long term!?

Cheers

 

[bb99]

Yes, that's right.

 

[Paulo1Chop]

thanks bb99

much appreciated.

 

[julian]

But 'Bradford Bicycles' is generic.

same as London Casinos, Manchester Coach Hire, Dorset Solicitors etc?

Yes and No.

If it's a .uk domain:

If it's a generic domain like bikes.co.uk then it's fine.

If you've got "BradfordBicycles.co.uk" and you email Bradford Bicycles and ask them if they want it for £20k then that's a bit iffy because it could go against you in a DRS.

 

[Paulo1Chop]

i get the general idea though!!!! lol

 

[bb99]

But 'Bradford Bicycles' is generic.

same as London Casinos, Manchester Coach Hire, Dorset Solicitors etc?

Not necessarily, but yes I get your point - I should have come up with a better example.

 

[Paulo1Chop]

i have a birch and a cat'o'nine'tails here if you would like to punish yourself!!!

lol

 

[matmat is verified member.]

Not necessarily, but yes I get your point - I should have come up with a better example.

Maybe

BradfordBodaciousBicyclesltd.co.uk

 

[retired_member16]

Thanks for that.

So the 'general' rule would be to stick to generic names - that way you are not dangling carrots that you could end up losing out on long term!?

Cheers

Unless you are offering the names for sale for less than the cost of a DRS.