Just say that your domain name, because it is your real name, is very useful to you at this time, and it isn't likely that they could compensate you for the loss if you ever were to sell it.
Don't worry. They'll "get it." And they will also see that your are not going to sell it cheap.
Do NOT make an offer. Let them make THE OFFERS; let them keep making offers.
Initially just respond with a simple, THANKS, but NO THANKS.
If they ever did make an attractive enough offer, don't say yes. Ask: If I did agree, how could we handle it?
Keep in mind one alternative is for you to lease it to them. CAUTION. Inflation is REAL. It is impossible to know a fair price 10 years out. If this is a possibility, get your own PROFESSIONAL advice.
Meanwhile, YOU learn how to handle it and do it the SAFE way.
Don't be intimidated. Their offshore business does not trump your own name, a name that you did NOT register with the intent to sell. You have possession and have every right to retain your own name.
You should know that it is said that a "nice company" like McDonald's (XXX Trillion Sold) has tried to intimidate people whose family name is McDonald, intimidate them into giving up naming rights that have NOTHING TO DO WITH FOOD.
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Don't get excited.
Do NOT imply it is for sale - now or ever.
Just say that your domain name, because it is your real name, is very useful to you at this time, and it isn't likely that they could compensate you for the loss if you ever were to sell it.
Don't worry. They'll "get it." And they will also see that your are not going to sell it cheap.
Do NOT make an offer. Let them make THE OFFERS; let them keep making offers.
Initially just respond with a simple, THANKS, but NO THANKS.
If they ever did make an attractive enough offer, don't say yes. Ask: If I did agree, how could we handle it?
Keep in mind one alternative is for you to lease it to them. CAUTION. Inflation is REAL. It is impossible to know a fair price 10 years out. If this is a possibility, get your own PROFESSIONAL advice.
Meanwhile, YOU learn how to handle it and do it the SAFE way.
Don't be intimidated. Their offshore business does not trump your own name, a name that you did NOT register with the intent to sell. You have possession and have every right to retain your own name.
You should know that it is said that a "nice company" like McDonald's (XXX Trillion Sold) has tried to intimidate people whose family name is McDonald, intimidate them into giving up naming rights that have NOTHING TO DO WITH FOOD.
Patrick R.