Is it worth buying this domain?

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yayman

Registered Member

Sep 3, 2012

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• Dec 5, 2012

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Hey guys,

I'm a little unsure what the value of an EMD is nowadays. I found this EMD with 1300 local searches (i want to get it for test purposes), I offered 20$ for it seeing as how it has 0 backlinks (did site: and link: search in google). The guy asked for 3,000$ + I pay escrow.com fees.

What should I look for when trying to buy an EMD from an owner? I feel this is ridiculously overpriced and the guy is obviously trying to screw me (I'll admit, maybe 20$ offer on my part was a little low...), but what do you guys think? Also what is escrow.com?

 

handmadebots

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Nov 8, 2012

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• Dec 5, 2012

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Can't tell you about the domain, but escrow is a system, something like the fiverr's system.

 

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Junkfood00

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Sep 13, 2011

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• Dec 5, 2012

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$20 is too much IMO. You can do your own research and buy 2 EMD domains with that. lol @ $3000, pure overpricing.

 

Berkeli

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Oct 16, 2012

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• Dec 5, 2012

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for 3k i'd buy a couple of fb page with 400k followers.. for testing purposes - short domain + good link directory works the best!

 

dunhill

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Nov 15, 2009

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• Dec 5, 2012

• #5

$3000 ?? Hehehe.. It's totally overpricing..

 

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innocent_kid

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Feb 9, 2010

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• Dec 5, 2012

• #6

if u tell domain than only we can suggest more..
but 3k$ for 1300 searches emd.. yes overpriced!

 

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yayman

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Sep 3, 2012

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• Dec 5, 2012
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Thanks everyone, I think this guy might be on drugs. The only positives are that its an EMD and its about 3-4 years old.

 

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bigbeercans

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Dec 23, 2008

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• Dec 5, 2012

• #8

1300 is a hell of a lot of local monthly searches assuming they are exact not broad matches. But IMO there is no way an EMD is worth 3000, they aren't valued as highly by Google now for exactly this reason. Maybe for kicks you can ask the guy if he can provide any stats to prove the domain is worth the 3 grand he's asking.

Also escrow.com is just that an online escrow service. You put your money up, he puts his domain in, the escrow service handles the exchange so nobody gets screwed and takes a few %.

- BBC

 

WrightWilliams

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Jan 3, 2012

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• Dec 5, 2012

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1300 searches can TOTALLY be worth 3K depending on the keyword, for example:
Is it a keyword that gets 1300 local searches but is something like 'Denniston Street Fair'
or is it something like 'Forex Trading Forum'
If the 1300 searches arent for something that can reap financial rewards, then it doesn't matter.

 

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amoore9900

Regular Member

Feb 25, 2011

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• Dec 5, 2012

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I got a EMD with 9000 exact searches for 100 got another for a similar price..

 

axus_auto

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Jul 13, 2011

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• Dec 5, 2012

• #11

That is incredibly overpriced.

 

Oukast

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Jan 11, 2012

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• Dec 6, 2012

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WrightWilliams said:

1300 searches can TOTALLY be worth 3K depending on the keyword, for example:
Is it a keyword that gets 1300 local searches but is something like 'Denniston Street Fair'
or is it something like 'Forex Trading Forum'

Click to expand...

This is actually true and should be considered, but I'm quite sure that it's not the case here - just some guy trying to make quick buck.

 

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sterrific

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Mar 9, 2012

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• Dec 6, 2012

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What? $3000? I might as well do my own research and spend $3000 on SEO and monetization.

 

jass11

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Jul 22, 2010

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• Dec 6, 2012

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Pay someone 5-10$ for keyword research and buy a domain for 10$.

3000$ is a ridiculous price.

 

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OldSchooler

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Jan 16, 2010

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• Dec 8, 2012

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$3K depending on the Domain Name may be reasonable. These days you'll be hard press to find a Domain under $2K that's held by a Domainer (Domain Pro). $3K is on the cheap side. What a lot of people may be overlooking here is the face value, how many words make up the term, length, CPC, etc.

$20 is just insulting anyone you make an inquiry to. Usually I won't even respond if I get a sub $300 offer on most properties.

You guys would be surprised how often and for what amount Domains are fetching these days. I sold a .us last month for $5K. If the buyer WANTS the Domain and has the funds, and usually these buyers are playing with OPM (Other Peoples Money, i.e. from an investment round) it's not difficult to justify a purchase.

You're talking about virtual real estate.

PM if you want help negotiating this guy down, I know most of the Domain Pros, hell it may be one I quoted lol..