Dilemma - input appreciated

wwwdomain.name · Sep 19, 2006

Had a solid though low offer for a bundle of mortgage names that I'm trying to sell privately.

Every time I've come to reply, keep getting stuck as to what to come back with as I'm never one to turn a potential 'bird in the hand' away...

Was looking for IRO 10k for the set but the interested party has offered just under 1k stating that they are only interested in six of them really...

The dilemma is:

1) Splitting the bundle.
2) Knowing how far to go with the reply.

What would you do? With an initial reply of 1k how far realistically would you say you can push without blowing a deal?

Just don't want to split and shoot myself in the foot by off-loading quick. Only been pushing them the last 24hrs or so...

One thing I was very surprised at was the speed of response as most businesses would take longer to reply from experience.
Not sure either if the 'would only be interested in' bit is a red herring but have to take their comment at face value.

Gonna give my reply in the AM to allow for some/any feedback.

wwwdomain.name · Sep 19, 2006

Forgot to mention...

10 names in total (com's + UK's) in the pack...

Happy to PM names if it helps you input better...

Thanks..

domaingenius · Sep 19, 2006

The only real way is for someone detached from yourself to look at the names and give an honest opinion as to ,are they worth 1k or 10k etc. Without knowing the names it is impossible to make a judgment as to whether you are being over possessive (which is easy to do as I do it myself) or whether the names really are worth 10k.

DG

wwwdomain.name · Sep 19, 2006

DG

Totally agree... Easy to be attached and over guesstimate as a result...

One of the reasons I was seeking a broker was that very fact....

A number of respected members have been in touch now and given their slant as to values etc but PM sent as all the input helps...

As it stands I think I'll prob. restate my initial offer but with more info...
Direct them to DNJ, Sedo and the like and see what reply I get...

wwwdomain.name · Sep 20, 2006

Bloody hell... Couldn't sleep...
Got to thinking about mortgages and their individual values and some of the input you guys have given...

Someone asked on the broker thread how you can get a five figure value...

Well doing the maths, I've got 10 names in this bundle, each name relates to one specific product and that product has a base rate / variable rate of interest connected to each individual that could buy from a site built using one of these names...

Given the fact that the average buyer now needs at least 100k+ in most cases to buy a place... 1k a name looks an absolute bargain considering the profits to be made... If they were not generic or keyword rich this would be a non-issue but they are, so stuff 'em....

As one of you so aptly expressed - you know you are...

, I'll be telling them to 'piss off' (in my usual polite way) lol ...
TBH - it will probably call their bluff anyhow as their initial offer equates to those £100 (if that) bids we all get on our parked domains.

In 8/10 cases, these names at 10k are just a domainer resell value spread across the bundle, the other two are type-in variants... Like one of you said, look at dev and wait for real offers to come forth... Something I considered too as their is no real need for me to sell anyhow...
Just been me in 'auto-pilot'...lol

Thanks to all for your input... Will update if/when their is something more...
You've all been great...

wwwdomain.name · Sep 20, 2006

Update:

Sent a reply just stating the six they said they were interested in with info on domain sales etc and reiterated my reasons for valuation etc...

Worked out that 10k equates to interest made roughly on just one successful mortgage application for 30k based on a 10 yr repayment basis...
Told them to reconsider their offer accordingly as they are end users not domain resellers...

How many have a 30k mortgage nowadays... lol

The others I'll keep for now till realistic offers come through...

Thanks again to all the members who have inputted...

If I get a successful result, I'll be sure to lay aside a nice 'surprise' for you all... You've all been excellent...

Will update accordingly.

wwwdomain.name · Sep 22, 2006

UPDATE:

Just opened my mailbox to a reply from the 'muppets'...

They up'ed their offer: 1.5 - I've not replied...

Thought they were timewasters...

Will continue to push sales but bought applyformortgages.co.uk in anticipation of dev. as it's a £17.04 + keyword...
If co's are willing to pay that for a click then their has to be mileage in dev...
Must be a shed load in comissions on offer somewhere...

Now to find high paying affiliates that payout on leads and successful applications... Anyone know any?...

Again, thanks to all...