Democrats in USA want my domains

[frogs]

3 years ago I followed the democratic election very close as we were very mad at George Bush. I noticed that the homepages for the Democrats (dems2004.org & 2004dnc.org)was very busy with traffic and I was surpised that 2008dnc.org & dems2008.org domains were free. I bought them and thought "what are the democrats doing, this is crazy, these domains should be purchased for the next 50 years"
So, I was contacted yesterday by the Internet director of the Democratic Party. He asked me about a domain the domain dems2008.org if I would sell it. I wrote back and say yes and I have 2008dnc.org too.(democrat national convention (or committee or congress?)) Today he writes back and say yes he is interested and how much do I want for them. I want to sell them for a good price because I do not like George Bush and I think that maybe this convention is the one where a black man or a woman wins the nomination. That is cool. So I want to be fair for them and me.

What do you all think is a good price for these domains? please any suggestions would be greatly appreciated because I must now write back to him.

Thank you

[gorillaboy]

Put it up for auction and give him a chance to buy it just like everyone else.

Nice job by the way!

[frogs]

I don't really deal much with domains just saw it as an oppertunity. Where would be the best place to auction it?

[Buskerdoo]

Good thing you don't live in the usa because the dems would just make it a law to take the url away from you.

Maybe you should just give it to them for free. I have no idea why that would hurt President Bush though. He'll be done with it.

[John Scott]

At least a couple grand. Those folks love wasting money so they won't care.

[kristeejo]

sell em to the republicans for even more

*evil grin*

[referencement]

there are a new website when you can consult them.
- This guy they have more information about this business : domainprofitee
- if you can consult him propose a pourcentage such as 3% 4%. (money make money) and don't forget me..henh.

[frogs]

Well guys and gals, I just got finished writing ‘the letter’ to the Internet director of the Democratic National Committee with my wife concerning pricing for the domains Dems2008.org and 2008DNS.org I placed the letter, in it’s entirety, in this reply. Some of you will certainly think I’m crazy.

First I would like to explain a few points. I requested appraisals from you all in 5 different forums and tried to determine a price that was fair. My dealings in the domain sale market have been filled with failures. Take a look at this thread I wrote in 2004 and just found entitled "46 domains for $1.26? Politics suck" http://www.dnforum.com/showthread.php?p=412637

Funny, these two same domains couldn’t sell with 44 others for $1.26 in 2004.

Now some National Democratic guy is interested in my domains and some of you have suggested it’s value at $XX,XXX. Times are changing.
My wife and I discussed each and every one of your answers, from all 5 forums and wrote the following letter:

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Hello J,

Congratulations, I noticed that you party has chosen Denver as the host city for the convention. I would love to be in that hall as they announce the candidate who will become the next President of America.

I have been contemplating a fair price to ask for the domains with my wife and we find it very difficult. I bought these domains together with about 40 other political domains during the 2004 campaign after being inspired by the kerryedwards.com domain fiasco. I didn’t sell a single domain and let nearly all expire.

I held on to 2008DNC.org and Dems2008.org, I guess, waiting for the day that the Internet Director for the Democratic National Committee in Washington, DC USA would contact me. I have no experience in domain sales and have no idea of the value of these domains.

I wrote in domain sales forums to ask for appraisals of these domains and was surprised at the answers that I received, in general telling me to ask anywhere from $20,000 to $70,000. They claim that this is the price of a few political TV commercials. It seems that they feel politicians have not shown ethical behavior in their money spending and that I should try to get as much as I can, even if it comes from their tax dollars. My wife and I do not believe this is correct.

We believe in the American political system and that the strongest influence in world politics and peace is the American government. We believe that President Bush has tarnished the American image in this world and it will take a very long time and be very difficult to restore.

The coming convention in Denver will make history by having blacks, whites, and woman all running as top candidates. This shows America’s fairness to all people regardless of color or gender and is a sign of hope for the world. I anticipate that the Americans will then rally behind the ‘chosen one’ and he or she will lead this world to 8 years of positive actions. I would be proud, in a small way, to participate in this convention.

To tell you the truth, What would I do with these domains if the democrats didn’t buy them? I certainly wouldn’t let them fall into the hands of the republicans and would most probably make a ‘pay per click’ page to retrieve my losses in the domain sales market.

J, If you could please determine a price for these domains I would greatly appreciate it. I would trust the judgment of professionals such as yourself and any other person who may be involved in this decision. I will proudly accept the decision of the US Democratic National Committee as fair, and can assure you a swift transfer of the domains Dems2008.org and 2008DNC.org to the DNC servers.

Thank you, M

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I would like to stick a poll at this point.

This man and his letter are ……………………..

Please start you reply with one of the following words,

DUMB
or
CRAZY
or
BRIGHT

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[gorillaboy]

Very weak!

I would never be nice to any political party or affiliation of one. They're all the same.

[referencement]

nice good luck

[charlesgan]

Originally Posted by frogs

I don't really deal much with domains just saw it as an oppertunity. Where would be the best place to auction it?

sell it when u got his interest to buy.
put the price higher, but note it as negotiable.

whatever, if they are serious, they wont nego much. as u already shows the interest of selling.

anyway, good luck n cheers

[frogs]

We are now going on 48 hours and I have still not received a reply for the offer. What does this mean, as you know they could give me a lowball offer and I would accept it. However, how long do I wait? I have received offers from a couple of you that sound pretty good, especially T. but I will think it’s better to wait. I’ll write him again on Monday to be certain that he got my email but if I don’t hear from him soon after I’ll give you a call.
If you had this domain to develop, what kind of site would you build? I’m sure that it would generate traffic and wonder why I didn’t start 3 years ago. How would you develop this uhl?

[pizzadelivery]

monday is mlk day holdon a little then put a couple of post in rightwing forums that should get the things moving LOL

[kristeejo]

I would hold on to them and wait for a reply from them.