What goes wrong.
MISREADING THE NAME
Similar spellings, transposed letters, the wrong extension.
Check character by character.
DECIDING A MAXIMUM DURING AN AUCTION
Emotion produces overpayment.
ASSUMING MORE IS INCLUDED
Usually it is the domain only.
NOT CHECKING PREVIOUS USE
A name with a poor history carries it forward.
IGNORING RIGHTS ISSUES
A name resembling a brand can be lost after purchase.
NOT CHECKING THE EXPIRY
An immediate renewal cost.
OFFERING YOUR MAXIMUM FIRST
No room to negotiate.
INSULTING OFFERS
Sellers stop responding.
DISAPPEARING AFTER ACCEPTANCE
Wastes the seller's time and can restrict your account.
AGREEING TO COMPLETE OUTSIDE THE MARKETPLACE
Every protection lost.
NOT ACTING ON TRANSFER NOTIFICATIONS
The most common cause of a stalled sale.