Why Does Everyone Believe They Have a Great Domain to Sell?
If you’ve spent more than five minutes in the domain investing world, you’ve probably met that guy. You know the one—the domainer who thinks their domain is the next Voice.com, even though it looks more like something a cat typed while walking across the keyboard.
It’s a mystery as old as domaining itself. Why does everyone believe they have a great domain to sell? Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the psychology, delusions, and comedy of the domain industry.
The “It’s Premium Because I Own It” Syndrome
There’s an unspoken rule in domaining: the less valuable the domain, the higher the asking price.
If you don’t believe me, head over to any domain marketplace. You’ll see listings like:
🚀 “xPlorZoid247.com – ONLY $50,000 – Ultra Premium AI Web3 NFT Domain!” 🚀
In reality, no one wants it. But the seller is convinced they’ve found gold—because they own it. This is classic Endowment Effect, a psychological bias where people overvalue what they have.
Sorry, buddy, but just because you bought CryptoKombucha.io at 3 AM after binge-watching YouTube finance gurus doesn’t mean Mark Cuban is going to call you with an offer.
The Myth of “I Got an Inquiry Once”
Ah yes, the infamous “I got an email about this domain once.” In domainer logic, this automatically makes the domain HOT.
“I had a guy ask me about it three years ago, so it must be worth something.”
But let’s be real:
- That inquiry was from a bot.
- That “potential buyer” ghosted you faster than a bad Tinder date.
- Even if it was a real person, they were just curious.
No, a vague email from “JohnDoeInvestmentz@gmail.com” in 2021 does not mean your domain is suddenly worth six figures.
The “Comparable Sales” Trap
Ever heard someone say, “Bro, Voice.com sold for $30 million. My domain, Vyoce.net, is the next big thing!”
No, it’s not.
This is like seeing a Picasso painting sell for $50 million and deciding your stick-figure drawing should fetch the same price.
Just because a similar-looking domain sold for big money doesn’t mean yours will. It’s all about brandability, demand, and sheer luck.
The “I’m Holding for the Right Buyer” Excuse
Many domainers aren’t actually selling; they’re just emotionally attached.
“I’m waiting for the right buyer.”
Translation: I’m waiting for a billionaire to irrationally overpay.
Sure, patience is a virtue, but when your “investment” is a domain like NFTToiletPaper.biz, you might want to reconsider your strategy.
Single-Word .AI Domains – The Biggest Scam in AI Domaining
At some point, domainers got together and decided that every single-word .AI domain is premium—which is hilarious, because most of them don’t even make sense in the AI space.
- Sledgehammer.ai – Because robots need demolition tools?
- Eggplant.ai – Clearly, the future of artificial intelligence is… vegetables?
- Toenail.ai – I don’t even want to know.
Newsflash: Just because it’s a one-word .AI domain doesn’t mean it has anything to do with actual AI technology.Most companies building in artificial intelligence aren’t clamoring to buy Burrito.ai for $25,000.
And yet, some domainer out there is convinced they’re sitting on a goldmine. Spoiler alert: they’re not.
How to Tell If Your Domain Actually Sucks
If you’re not sure whether you have a premium domain or just a pile of digital rubble, here’s a quick test:
✅ Does it make sense as a brand?
✅ Is it short, memorable, and easy to spell?
✅ Would a company realistically want it?
✅ Have similar names actually sold for good money?
If you answered no to most of these, congrats—you might be sitting on a premium piece of nothing.
Puzzling Thoughts Reality Check for Domainers
Look, we all want to believe our domains are worth millions. But 90% of what’s listed in domain marketplaces is wishful thinking wrapped in an overpriced Buy Now button.
So before you list CryptoRocketLamboNFT.ai for $500,000, do yourself a favor—ask, Would I buy this domain if I didn’t own it?
If the answer is “nah,” then it’s time to adjust your expectations.
Or at least, lower the price before you end up holding a bag of digital rocks.
