Ask HN: How do I sell domain names?

3 pointsryanmccullagh3 comments

How can I actually buy a domain name, without going through a middle man? I want to be able to offer my clients domain names and management. Is there any way to get them from the source? I can start with .com, but would like to get into the other TLD's too.

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Yes, but its expensive... last time i looked, there was a lot of paper work, proof that you have the resources to do so, etc... Probably easier option is to use a re-seller API... I think name.com have one. FULL DISCLOSURE: I am a name.com customer, but do not get paid by them...

Where exactly was the last time you looked?

just now when i found this: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/accreditation-2012-02-...

haven't gone though it fully, but the $3500 setup fee plus $4000 a year, plus having $70k in liquid assets seems excessive to me...

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