I'm interested in acquiring a domain that is currently registered. Has anyone here used GoDaddy's brokerage service to buy a domain from someone else? I'd love to hear about your experiences! The domain was originally registered back in 2002, and it seems like it's been squatted for over 20 years. I checked the ownership history with a Whois API, and it has changed hands several times but appears not to have been a functional website—only placeholder pages are found on WayBackMachine since its registration. I'm curious about any success stories or strategies people might have when dealing with such domains.
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Honestly, I hear "GoDaddy" and I want to run away. They tend to charge a lot more for their services. If you can find a way to contact the owner through Whois, it’s probably a better route.
Given your budget, just a heads up—squatters can get greedy. Once I dealt with one asking for $20k, and after waiting two years, their price jumped to $100k. It's wild what they’ll do, so be prepared for anything!
If you want to avoid hefty fees, I’d skip using GoDaddy’s service. Instead, try contacting the site owner through the Whois info directly. Just brace yourself—it's likely going to be expensive since it’s been squatted that long!
Yeah, going through GoDaddy will probably hike up the costs even more. Best to find direct contact info if you can. Just be prepared for their asking price, especially after holding onto it for years!
It's insane, right? They often don't see the value in it until they realize how much you want it!