Using Sedo to acquire a domain

[Lance912]

I'm considering using Sedo to negotiate and acquire a domain for me. Has anyone had any experience with them and would you all recommend it?

[Lance912]

Hi. Forgot to add that what makes me kinda nervous about using them is their commission is based on 10% of the final sale price...so they have little incentive to keep the final price down.

[chicagohh]

Sedo has been great in my experience. You negotiate the price with the seller, so they (Sedo) have nothing to do with the final sale price.

[mike schmitz]

I also have used Sedo a few times - good experience.
Removes having to talk to people in order to buy or sell.

M

[robho]

As a seller, I've sold several names through Sedo. I prefer it to direct offers, much more business-like process.

to negotiate and acquire a domain for me.

Is it a name listed on their site for sale, or one where they will approach the current owner for you? I would expect much less chance of success in the later case.

[domainsales]

i agree with chicago. sedo does not get involved in the negotiating process, it is only between you and the seller. the seller pays the 10% commission, and the whole deal is handled thru escrow to protect both you and the seller. what have you got to lose?