Buying domains VIDEO
How to Buy a Domain Someone Already Owns (Real Examples)
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About this video
If the domain you want is already registered, can you still buy it, or is it gone? In this video, Jeffrey Gabriel explains how to buy a domain name that is already taken, how to find out who owns a domain, what to do when the owner is hidden behind privacy protection, and how to make a first message that does not kill the deal.
Jeffrey Gabriel, founder of Saw.com, walks through the real process behind a premium domain purchase. He covers checking whether a domain is registered, parked, or listed for sale, and researching the owner through Google, domain marketplaces, the Wayback Machine, and Whois. From there, he gets into making a realistic first offer and knowing when to DIY versus use a broker.
Timestamps:
In this video
Choose a chapter to jump ahead- 00:00How to buy a domain name that is already taken
- 00:13Why most good domains are already registered
- 00:31Every domain has its own story
- 00:38Step one: visit the domain
- 00:52Look for contact details and breadcrumbs
- 01:10Research the owner through LinkedIn and business records
- 01:23Search the domain name on Google
- 01:40Search for past domain sale activity
- 01:49Use domain name aggregators
- 02:00Check the Wayback Machine
- 02:31Look up the Whois record
- 03:24Contact the owner even if the Whois email is private
- 03:37How to write a professional outreach message
- 04:18Why sellers ignore bad offers
- 04:31When to hire a broker
- 04:45Why a broker may have more success
This is for founders, startups, domain investors, and business owners who want to understand how much it costs to buy a domain someone already owns, how to avoid overpaying, how to buy a domain without getting scammed, and when domain broker services are worth it.
Saw.com is a domain brokerage behind $565M+ in premium domain sales, founded by Jeffrey Gabriel. Buy, sell, or appraise at https://saw.com
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About Jeffrey Gabriel
Jeffrey is the founder of Saw.com, a domain brokerage specializing in domain acquisition, sales, and appraisals. With over 17 years of experience, Jeffrey has closed some of the most notable multimillion-dollar domain sales in history, including Ai.com, Sex.com, and Poker.org. He is also a Guinness World Record holder and a frequent speaker and writer on domain-related topics.
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