how to buy a domain name from current owner

n1ck420 · 10-21-2011, 02:52 AM

Hi, I used to own the domain RXNPaintball.com, but once it expired someone must have bought it. I am looking to re-purchase this domain to open a business, but don't know how to go about acquiring it. Is there a way to appraise the value of this domain? and if i contacted the owner, is there a legitimate way to make the transaction?

ccowan · 10-21-2011, 03:39 PM

I'm not quite sure of any sites that assist in this trade, but if it was me I would contact that person first and see if they are even interested in selling it and then go from there. As far as what it's worth just think of that in terms as what its worth to you. Does it already get traffic? If so how much and is it quality traffic meaning are those people coming to the site actually looking for what you are offering?

HostDone · 10-25-2011, 07:46 AM

You can look at Whois information, you will find contact address of the registrant of domain name.

shuvoimtiaz · 10-25-2011, 12:09 PM

After getting whois info mail the buyer of the domain for a deal. Or you may place a back order through godaddy, enom or name.com

Mediumcube · 10-27-2011, 09:25 AM

Have you already bought?

***ian*** · 11-13-2011, 07:25 AM

Just contact them via the whois and make them an offer that is worth their while to transfer it to you. I would forget about all of those other paid services which charge you to negotiate the purchase of a domain.

n1c0_ds · 11-16-2011, 02:24 PM

Domain name values are vastly overpriced. I say give the guy a call (yes, with the phone), and try convincing him.

***ian*** · 11-20-2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by n1c0_ds

Domain name values are vastly overpriced. I say give the guy a call (yes, with the phone), and try convincing him.

I dont think they are all vastly overpriced. If you are serious, it is worth forking out the dollars for a good brand.
For instance I run computerforum.com
I dont think it would be anywhere near as popular as it is, if I had registered computer-forum-site.net or something else like that.
And a good domain will often give you more than your money back down the road, if you ever decide to sell your site.
I dont understand how people can fork out thousands of man hours on a website and not be prepared to spend a few thousand dollars on a domain name.

10-21-2011, 02:52 AM	#1
n1ck420 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1	how to buy a domain name from current owner Hi, I used to own the domain RXNPaintball.com, but once it expired someone must have bought it. I am looking to re-purchase this domain to open a business, but don't know how to go about acquiring it. Is there a way to appraise the value of this domain? and if i contacted the owner, is there a legitimate way to make the transaction?

10-21-2011, 03:39 PM	#2
ccowan Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 34	I'm not quite sure of any sites that assist in this trade, but if it was me I would contact that person first and see if they are even interested in selling it and then go from there. As far as what it's worth just think of that in terms as what its worth to you. Does it already get traffic? If so how much and is it quality traffic meaning are those people coming to the site actually looking for what you are offering? __________________ Custom Vector Logos \| SEO Backlink Packages

10-25-2011, 07:46 AM	#3
HostDone New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 11	You can look at Whois information, you will find contact address of the registrant of domain name. shuvoimtiaz likes this. __________________ HostDone.com

10-25-2011, 12:09 PM	#4
shuvoimtiaz New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 7	After getting whois info mail the buyer of the domain for a deal. Or you may place a back order through godaddy, enom or name.com __________________ Bangladesh Web Design Web Design firm Bangladesh Bangladeshi Web Design company

11-13-2011, 07:25 AM	#6
*ian* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,056	Just contact them via the whois and make them an offer that is worth their while to transfer it to you. I would forget about all of those other paid services which charge you to negotiate the purchase of a domain. __________________ Camera Forum - Computer Forum

10-27-2011, 09:25 AM	#5
Mediumcube New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 22	Have you already bought?

11-16-2011, 02:24 PM	#7
n1c0_ds Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Granby, Québec Posts: 55	Domain name values are vastly overpriced. I say give the guy a call (yes, with the phone), and try convincing him. __________________ Nicolas Bouliane Web designer/developer in Granby, Québec

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