This domain appraisal scammer(s) usually pry on newcomers in the domain reselling business. They will send emails to the newbies basically asking how much is the domain worth, then the scammer will ask the seller to appraise the value of the domain. The scammer will be the one to provide where to appraise the domain. But the appraisal site is owned by the the scammer.
The scammers’ appraisal site charge about 39 dollars per appraisal. But those who were victimized did not received any appraisal report after shelling out the money.
The email usually goes like this:
Do you sell domain with a web site or just the name?
Domain without content is ok with me. Web site is not necessary.
Have you had your domain names evaluated in the past? I mean domain appraisals. Without valuation we cannot be sure in the sale price. It’s very important for me in terms of reselling too. But we must engage a valuation company with REAL manual service. So I will only accept valuations from independent sources I and my partners trust.
To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companies.
Please check this blog with suggestions from other sellers and buyers:
http://webtalk.007sites.com/Archive/461239.htm
If, for example, the valuation comes higher you can adjust your asking price accordingly. It will be fair. I also hope you can give me 12% - 15% discount.
After you send me the valuation via email (usually it takes 1-2 days to obtain it) we’ll continue our negotiations.
What is your preferred payment method: Escrow.com, International wire transfer, PayPal.com or something else?
Hope we can come to an agreement fast.
Looking forward to your reply.
clotier@eliteinvestment.net
By the way, link in the email above (007sites.com) is also theirs.