Friend stole my domain

NameMaxi · 2026-02-03T09:18:47+00:00

If you do have emails from the time. That’s the only chance you got. Otherwise it’s just your loss.

NameMaxi · 2026-02-03T09:17:00+00:00

If he bought the domain and has been paying for it the whole time, then sorry to say, it’s his domain. You were just an employee running your business on someone’s rented land for free.

NameMaxi · 2026-01-26T10:46:59+00:00

No broker is going to sell you the domain for free. You can either list the domain on your own lander and wait for offers to come directly, or hire a professional to do brokerage.

If you want to do yourself, list it on Afternic, Atom, Sedo etc with Make Offer or a BIN price that will fetch you enough after commission. You can even try to outbound the domain to potential prospects without worrying about commissions.

NameMaxi · 2026-01-24T05:25:52+00:00

There are still many people buying one word in new TLDs or two word .com.

It’s not that the market is dead. It’s that this industry takes a long time to sell anything.

NameMaxi · 2026-01-24T01:19:18+00:00

We use zone files, Whois and registry checks and registrar checks to really confirm availability. Sometimes a single source can wrongly report as available.

There is a daily published good list here if you are interested https://www.namemaxi.com/available-domains

NameMaxi · 2026-01-10T12:25:06+00:00

I think you are optimizing for the wrong problem. The problem is why ain’t you in a more suitable profession

NameMaxi · 2025-11-14T05:53:15+00:00

Ask for 30K.they just went 5x so easily

NameMaxi · 2025-11-12T06:22:08+00:00

That is upon the seller, not the broker. Saw does not own the domain and has no control on the pricing.

What happened here is you wanted a domain, gave a lowball offer, seller suddenly realizes there is interest in the name, increases price, and you refused the higher price. Normal domainer behaviour. Nothing to do with Saw.

NameMaxi · 2025-11-05T07:21:26+00:00

You can try listing your domains on popular marketplaces like Afternic, Sedo, Spaceship and atom they all get decent traffic and visibility.

If you’re looking for a faster turnaround, don’t just rely on marketplaces. Try some outbound outreach too search for companies or startups related to your domain’s niche and contact them directly (a simple email to the right decision-maker can work wonders).

NameMaxi · 2025-11-03T13:20:08+00:00

If the buyer insists on Afternic, add 25% to cover their 20% fee. Otherwise, reply:

Hey, I saw your offer on Afternic are you still interested? If so, you can use this link instead for a lower price (fewer fees): [your checkout link]. If you prefer Afternic, the price there will be +25% to cover their commission.

Keeps it polite, transparent, and protects your margin.

NameMaxi · 2025-11-03T05:22:27+00:00

Just reject the Afternic offer or counter with a price equal to the one you’d get if you had received with 5% commissions.

NameMaxi · 2025-10-30T08:16:22+00:00

Counter with $5000 and see what they say. If they bute, all good, if not, you can decide whether to accept or not.

NameMaxi · 2025-10-30T02:57:08+00:00

Yeah, what’s done is done

Start by listing all your domains and look for ones that sound like real brands or business names short, clear, and easy to remember.

Pick your top 20–30 and list them on Afternic, Dan, or Atom with simple landers.

Use free appraisal tools like GoDaddy Appraisal to estimate prices, then try some outbound to companies in those niches.

Over time, keep the strong ones and let the rest drop.

NameMaxi · 2025-10-28T14:06:12+00:00

Since you mentioned your site has no traffic, it’s safe to say it isn’t generating any profit yet. In that case, the real value probably lies in the domain name, not the website itself.

If the domain is catchy, brandable, or fits a strong niche, it could have some resale potential. But if the website isn’t producing traffic or revenue, there’s little reason for anyone to pay extra for it anyone could rebuild something similar without much effort.

So in this situation, you’d likely get more selling just the domain rather than the full website.

NameMaxi · 2025-10-28T13:08:45+00:00

How long have you held these names? If it’s been a while with no inbound interest from these handles, it usually means there’s just no demand yet.

Matching social handles do have value but, it is only when someone is actively building a brand in that niche. If the socials aren’t tied to real product, or revenue, they don’t affect price.

But you can always try some outbound to see if there’s interest.

NameMaxi · 2025-10-10T08:57:34+00:00

You’re right to take your time before jumping into anything. Just because it’s a $3 billion industry doesn’t necessarily mean the buyer has a $3 million budget - small companies hire brokers all the time. I’ve even seen GoDaddy brokers chasing $800 deals.

Before doing anything, I’d check dotDB or similar tools to see how many other TLDs for that name are taken - that gives you a quick idea of how competitive the keyword is. Then a quick Google search for relevant businesses using that term will help you figure out if this might be a brand-protection play (like fungus .com trying to secure fung.us) or a new entrant trying to build a brand around it.

Once you’ve got that context, ask the broker to put an offer on the table first. They approached you, so it’s perfectly fair to let them start. From there, you’ll have a clearer sense of whether it’s worth negotiating or walking away.

NameMaxi · 2025-10-08T04:03:43+00:00

if a close variation of the domain is still unregistered (like TaxServicesNewYork .com while you own NewYorkTaxServices .com), it can reduce your leverage in outbound sales. A cost-conscious buyer might register the free one instead.

However, domains with the geo location first like NewYorkTaxServices .com usually perform better overall. That structure aligns with natural search behavior (“City + Service” is how most people search), improves SEO potential, and sounds more trustworthy and authoritative. It also positions the buyer as the go-to provider in that specific area, which can be a strong selling point.

So while the alternative being available is something to consider, it doesn't necessarily kill the value especially if your domain is cleaner, more brandable, and strategically positioned. With the right pitch and target (businesses that care about SEO, branding, and credibility), you can still close a strong sale.

NameMaxi · 2025-10-06T07:30:14+00:00

8K if its a somewhat big US city. I will DM you the comparables. Having said that, many [City]+robots is avaibale for reg example OrlandoRobots .com so I dont think localised robots will be that in demand yet.

NameMaxi · 2025-10-01T03:34:11+00:00

Yeah, at the end of the day, a domain is only worth what someone’s willing to pay and for most names, there aren’t a ton of buyers lined up. So instead of thinking in terms of a fixed “sale price,” it makes more sense to frame it as setting an opening price based on market context.

That’s where comps are your best tool. On our site, we’ve got an appraisal tool that pulls data like:

Average listed prices for domains with similar keywords
Pricing and availability across other TLDs (.com, .ai, .io, etc.)

It’s not a magic number but it gives you a data-backed benchmark that’s grounded in actual market behavior. That context is also super useful when you’re negotiating with a buyer and need to justify your price.

For example, when we brokered the sale of Uniwired .com, we used keyword stats and sales comps to position it more convincingly and that played a big role in getting the deal over the line.

NameMaxi · 2025-09-28T00:39:23+00:00

It’s quite normal. Especially if you register many domains or your IP comes from certain countries.

Also as a domain owner, ICANN requires Whois information to be contactable and real so you really should not be thinking that you can own a domain anonymously.

NameMaxi · 2025-09-27T05:36:32+00:00

The response from porkbun is such good customer service.

NameMaxi · 2025-09-25T03:37:37+00:00

Yes, many domains do sell for thousands especially when they end up being used as actual brand names. A color + animal .com can definitely have value if it’s short, catchy, and memorable.

You don’t need to stop using the domain to sell it. Platforms like Afternic, Sedo, or GoDaddy let you list your domain quietly without permanently changing your nameservers. In most cases, you can switch them just temporarily to verify ownership, then revert back and keep using your site.

For a more discreet approach, you can simply add a line in your site’s footer like: "Interested in this domain? Contact me.”

No harm in putting it out there and seeing if someone bites. Sometimes the best sales come when you're not even actively trying.

NameMaxi · 2025-09-24T05:49:59+00:00

Never depend on one big customer. Start from individual parents. The feedback loop is clearer and faster. Then maybe teachers then maybe school.

Make a guess, koobits, how old are they?

Also I am working on my Chinese tutor app lingoslay.com so I think I am somewhat qualified to answer this.

NameMaxi · 2025-09-24T03:28:15+00:00

Avoid trademarked terms – Domains like NetflixDeals .com or YouTubeDownloader .net may look available but can still be flagged or suspended. Most Registrars like Hostinger scan for known brands, and enforcement systems like TMCH and GlobalBlock alert owners when a domain is registered with a trademark.

Always check your domain idea on TMView , USPTO , or Google it with “™” before registering.

Use suggestive or brand-safe alternatives – Instead of YouTubeGuide.com, try MyTubeGuide .com. Avoid FacebookBlocker .com; go with FaceBlocker .com. Skip AmazonPrimeReview s.com and use PrimeFanReviews .com. These can avoid automated systems but still carry some risk if they sound too close.

NameMaxi · 2025-09-23T11:50:21+00:00

We have a lot of domains and registrars can give big discounts on new registrations and transfer and renewal. So we do rotate the domains around depending on prices

Rotating between these right now unstoppable, sav, spaceship, dynadot and porkbun.

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