Chris.C
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So I recently posted a thread requesting that domain sellers be able to re-contact domain buyers that have previously made offers on their domains via NetFleet.
However this got me thinking about what could be done to get individuals that have made offers to buy domains in the past back making a new offer.
Which made me think what if NetFleet sent an automated email to buyers who had previously placed an offer on a domain reminding them of their previous interest in a domain once every 12 months.
So let's say a seller lists a SomeDomain.com.au on NetFleet for $2000. And a buyer comes along and bids $600 for that domain and the sellers says he isn't willing to sell for less than $1400.
Obviously the deal isn't going to be done at this stage. So both the buyer and seller let their offers and counter offers expire.
However, what if a year later the domain is still listed on NetFleet for sale, NetFleet could send an automated email to the buyer saying something to the effect of:
Plus a year is a long time, who knows what has changed over that period. Maybe the seller has dropped their price expectations, no doubt there are more people watching the domain who will be alerted when another offer is made (which might induce them to also make an offer), maybe the buyer's business has grown even more and they are even more interested than they were previously and are willing to up their bid to meet the sellers price, who knows...
Either way, I can't help but feel a simple email prompting past bidder to reengaged in domains they were previously interested in is only going to result in more sales which is great for NetFleet and domain sellers.
Thoughts?
However this got me thinking about what could be done to get individuals that have made offers to buy domains in the past back making a new offer.
Which made me think what if NetFleet sent an automated email to buyers who had previously placed an offer on a domain reminding them of their previous interest in a domain once every 12 months.
So let's say a seller lists a SomeDomain.com.au on NetFleet for $2000. And a buyer comes along and bids $600 for that domain and the sellers says he isn't willing to sell for less than $1400.
Obviously the deal isn't going to be done at this stage. So both the buyer and seller let their offers and counter offers expire.
However, what if a year later the domain is still listed on NetFleet for sale, NetFleet could send an automated email to the buyer saying something to the effect of:
Obviously many of these previous bidders probably wouldn't bother submitting a new offer again due to various reasons, but I reckon quite a few would, as sometimes all that is needed is a little prompt.Hi XYZ,
We noticed you placed an offer on SomeDomain.com.au 12 months ago for $600 which wasn't accepted at the time.
According to our records the domain is still for sale if you are still interested.
You might like to consider making a new offer on SomeDomain.com.au.
Our research shows that often seller's situations change overtime and you might be surprised to find the sellers is now more willing to sell you SomeDomain.com.au so you should make them a new offer.
Sincerely,
The NetFleet Team.
Plus a year is a long time, who knows what has changed over that period. Maybe the seller has dropped their price expectations, no doubt there are more people watching the domain who will be alerted when another offer is made (which might induce them to also make an offer), maybe the buyer's business has grown even more and they are even more interested than they were previously and are willing to up their bid to meet the sellers price, who knows...
Either way, I can't help but feel a simple email prompting past bidder to reengaged in domains they were previously interested in is only going to result in more sales which is great for NetFleet and domain sellers.
Thoughts?