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Domain investors another way to sell their domains — Dynadot offers

Domain investors another way to sell their domains — Dynadot offers

Domain registrar offers fresh auction opportunity with Premium User Auctions.

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Dynadot has launched a fresh option for domain investors to sell their domains through auctions.

The firm’s Premium User Auctions allow Dynadot clients to submit their domains for once-a-month auctions.

There are no hidden reserves on the domain names; all domains start at their reserve price.

Uniquely, Dynadot also charges bidders a bid deposit to prevent non-paying bidders. The deposit is 5% or $100, whichever is higher.

The first auction is right now underway and will end on Friday, July 11.

This time, the auction is modest, and bidding activity is light. I think that has to do with initial awareness and perhaps domain quality. Still, it seems like it could gain momentum over time as more investors submit higher-quality names.

Dynadot charges sellers a 15% commission on the auction sales. Domains must be at Dynadot to be eligible for the auctions.

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