Appraisal Scam details
 

Posted elsewhere -- In case you aren't already aware of the appraisal scam, here's a little bit about how it works:
http://domainnamewire.com/2008/03/06...am-resurfaces/

Just got this from Jerry Eisenberg w/ name-deals.com
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How much do you want for your domain?

We have found it listed for sale and we have a good offer for you.

Our comapny invests in domains and developed sites. If you have a list of
domains for sale, please send the list with prices in plain text.

We prefer ".com", ".net", ".co", ".co.uk", ".us" and easy-to-remember
names with other extensions.

Regards,

Jerry Eisenberg

Vice President

Hosting & Name Deals LLC

Then a follow-up email from Jerry
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I have a 8,000 USD budget for 5-8 domain names. Have you had your domain names evaluated in the past? Without a valuation certificate we cannot be sure in the sale price. Moreover, my accountant and tax services always ask for valaution certificates :-). On the other side, it's very important for me in terms of reselling too. Of course, we must engage a valuation company with a REAL manual service. So I will only accept valuations from independent sources I and my accountant trust.

To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companies. Please check this blog with suggestions from other sellers and buyers:
domainexplorer .org/Archive/5297164.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. Do you sell domain with a web site or just the name? Domain without content is ok with me. Web site is not necessary.

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.


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Name-Deals.com whois
Just registered on 26 July 2010

Registrant:
James Whitham [email protected]
12 Regent Close Saxton Road
Hull, Willerby HU10 6HJ
United Kingdom

The exact same guy that's been doing this for about 4+ years now? See this 2006 forum post
http://www.namepros.com/warnings-and...ml#post1240828

Lame, but it must work.

Must be good money in it.

And in general I really have no sympathy for anyone that falls for something like this.

must be great