adam_nash3 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 <p>Howdy!</p> <p>I was emailed by someone named Gyle who is selling www.belinghamphotography.com for $500. I laughed and said I'd give him $50 because these domain name don't carry the SEO Juice that they used to. He came back at $250. <br> Is this something worth considering. Using it for a 301 redirect or splash page...? </p> <p>thanks for any input.</p> <p>SEO struggler,</p> <p>Adam<br> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member69643 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 <p>Many people buy and sell domain names. Only you can decide if it's worth it. Trust? Dunno, I'd never sell a high-value domain name without using a reputable 3rd party service to at least handle it on an escrow basis, but $250 won't be worth their while. If you pay this guy and if you don't get the name, it'd be pretty easy to get the credit card or Paypal transaction reversed.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member69643 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 <p>Oh, and one other thing, do a whois to be sure the guy actually owns it. :)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_nash3 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 <p>its on auction t go daddy for the next month. he says he delivers rights before i pay...</p> <p>i see other across the US using such names, it looks like it would help me. scared though. (and cheap)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncox Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 <p>Ask GoDaddy (866-938-1119) if this is a good idea. I would equate this to someone offering to sell you an eBay auction outside of eBay. -Tread cautiously. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_nash3 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 <p>right. hmmm.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Isnt bellingham spelled with two Ls? A few scammers try to sell mispeled names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknowles Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 <p>Bellingham (where I lived 1975-78) is spellled with two L's and the one (one L) he is selling is available today for the normal aquistion fee. Really, at least Network Solutions says so. Me thinks something smells a bit off.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_nash3 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 <p>no its right. i guess a misspelled in the post. here's his first email: </p> I have a premium domain for Bellingham photographers: BellinghamPhotography.com. The Option - This domain can be used to instantly redirect prospective customers to your website or as a new website or blog. The Price - $500 (one-time). No Risk - I will send you the domain before you pay. You may also purchase it through GoDaddy by going to <a href="http://www.godaddy.com/" target="_blank">www.godaddy.com</a> and typing BellinghamPhotography.com on the home page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknowles Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 <p>On the surface it appears to be a legitimate offer or at least the prospective seller has looked up the domain name on Network Solutions which lists an e-mail you can verify the offer. Probably the guy is a reseller of domain names and has 100's registered with GoDaddy.com, some with "city"photography.com names.</p> <p>The only question is if it's worth the money to you to buy it. You could and turn into a commerical Website for photographers in the Bellingham and Whatcom County area directory of photographers, stores, services, etc. Kinda' the one-stop shop for customers for all things photography, and charge them for the links to their Websites.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_nash3 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 <p>thanks Scott. I actually pay into bellinghamweddings.com funny enough. I'll keep researching.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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