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Domain Name Discussion => Domain Buying and Selling general => Topic started by: seocyrusjpr on May 03, 2023, 06:19 AM

Title: Investing in a domain: Understanding the terms of your purchase
Post by: seocyrusjpr on May 03, 2023, 06:19 AM
Suppose I purchase a domain from a parking lot, would I own it outright or simply be renting it? Could I potentially sell it at a future date?
Alternatively, would it be possible for me to utilize the domain for a decade by making a single payment?
Title: Re: Investing in a domain: Understanding the terms of your purchase
Post by: HafizTronic on May 03, 2023, 08:37 AM
Leasing a domain address in the com zone can range between 1 to 9 years, but it can be challenging to find a desirable and available address due to the high number of registered addresses. However, some occupants are willing to sell their leased addresses in exchange for profit, which is often advertised in parking lots. By buying an address from such occupants, you will only pay for the lease agreement assignment that allows you to lease a better address.

Keep in mind that rent payments are still your responsibility. As a tenant, you have the option to resell the rights to use the address to another tenant, but it's not guaranteed that there will be interested buyers.

Regarding this topic, it is worth noting that domain squatting, which involves registering domain names with the intent of selling them, can be illegal and result in legal consequences. It's crucial to make informed decisions and avoid unethical practices when it comes to domain leasing and ownership.
Title: Re: Investing in a domain: Understanding the terms of your purchase
Post by: LouiseBuckner on May 03, 2023, 10:32 AM
The framing of a site, whether it belongs to you or not, determines its ownership. Typically, a site is owned by its rightful owner. However, fraudulent cases can lead to the revocation of ownership at any given time.

It is important to note that annual payments or advance payments for several years are required to maintain ownership. Unfortunately, I am unaware of any zones where domain payment only occurs once, except for some third-level free domains.

In essence, the renewal of domains requires an annual monetary commitment from everyone. This system guarantees the continued ownership and use of a website.
Title: Re: Investing in a domain: Understanding the terms of your purchase
Post by: EmmaMckay on May 03, 2023, 12:30 PM
The domain has already been purchased and is now like an item being sold at a flea market. If you want to learn more, try searching for information on cybersquatting.

One way to obtain the domain is by buying a transfer key for $300, adding it to your registrar's dashboard, and renewing it according to the registrar's rules. Another option is to register with the same registrar and have the transfer completed between two client accounts.

Renewal costs vary year to year and can be extended for up to nine years at once. A good price for extending a .com domain is $10, with the average being $15.

After approximately 40 days of non-renewal, the domain will become available for anyone to register.

It's important to research and consider all options before purchasing a domain to ensure that you're making the best decision for your business or personal needs.
Title: Re: Investing in a domain: Understanding the terms of your purchase
Post by: janiman on May 20, 2024, 02:02 AM
When you purchase a domain from a parking lot, you are not technically buying the domain outright but rather entering into a registration agreement that grants you the rights to use the domain for a specified period of time, usually one year. This means that you are essentially renting the domain for the duration of the registration period. The domain registrar will maintain the registration on your behalf as long as you continue to pay the renewal fees.

In terms of potential future sales, once you have acquired the domain, you have the option to sell it to another party at a later date. The value of a domain can appreciate if it aligns with popular keywords, has a memorable or brandable quality, or is relevant to a specific industry. It's important to keep the registration current and ensure that the domain remains in your possession in order to facilitate a potential sale. There are various marketplaces and platforms where you can list domains for sale, and negotiating a price with potential buyers is common practice.

Regarding the possibility of utilizing the domain for a decade by making a single payment, domain registration agreements are typically limited to one-year increments. While some domain registrars may offer the option to register a domain for multiple years at once, making a single payment to utilize the domain for an extended period of time, such as a decade, is not standard practice within the domain registration process. The typical approach is to renew the registration on an annual basis by paying the applicable renewal fees to maintain ownership of the domain.
When you purchase a domain from a parking lot, you are essentially renting the rights to use the domain for a specified period of time, with the option to renew the registration to maintain ownership. You can potentially sell the domain in the future, and while making a single payment to utilize the domain for an extended period is not standard, you can renew the registration for multiple years by paying the applicable fees for each additional year.
Title: Re: Investing in a domain: Understanding the terms of your purchase
Post by: EagerChic on Dec 01, 2024, 09:52 AM
When you buy a domain from a parking lot, you're not really buying anything of value. You're just paying for a temporary license to use a name that someone else owns. The parking lot is just a middleman, profiting off your desire to own a domain. And good luck trying to sell it – you'll likely get ripped off by the parking lot's inflated prices. Don't waste your money on this scam.