When I try to get them appraised I am getting very mixed answers.
Can anyone inform this poor soul the best way to find out the truth.
Thank you
[edited by: Webwork at 4:58 am (utc) on Dec. 11, 2008]
[edit reason] Per Domain Forum Charter please avoid posting domain specific information [/edit]
Probably the best way to get a feel for the market value of your domains is to list 1 or more for auction and then send "invitations" (letters, email where lawful, etc) to companies that you believe are likely to be interested in your domain(s).
When you list a domain for auction you can choose a "reserve value", below which you will not accept offers.
There are some helpful threads in the Domain Forum Library [webmasterworld.com] that discuss how to value a domain.
Unfortunately, the house rules here do not allow members to discuss their specific domains. Furthermore, to deter people using the forum to solicit buyers we also don't allow members to get into the specifics of their domain names - which I why I edited your initial post.
You won't get a uniform opinion of domain value even in those forums that allow you to post your domains. Opinions of value tend to vary widely, reflecting member bias affecting valuation models and member experience.
It's pretty well known that the VAST majority of domain name sales are private transactions and therefore a great deal of helpful data is missing from reported sales listed at sites such as DNJournal. It's likely that private sales run much higher than reported sales since many reported sales are domainer-to-domainer sales or "wholesale purchases". Therefore, relying on reported sales "as your guide" OR using any of the automated domain valuation tools won't be of much help in determining what price you should demand.
IF you believe your domains have great value then you won't mind doing lots of reading to help inform yourself about their likely value.
IF your domains have great value then chances are you have received a steady stream of inquiries - and offers - and that puts you in a good position to negotiate.
Lastly, if your domains are truly gems then you should park them and start making some money and making a record of their traffic. The history of type-in traffic often plays a role in determining value.
[edited by: Webwork at 5:14 am (utc) on Dec. 11, 2008]
