phones.bid is for sale
The most traded gadget on earth, and the way used ones are sold.
Write to hello [at] akshayjohny [dot] com. You get a reply from Akshay Johny, the owner. Prices in US dollars.
- Payment held by Escrow.com until the name is yours
- Transfer in 1–3 days, to any registrar
- No brokers, no hidden fees
The name
Why phones.bid
Used and refurbished phones are one of the largest resale markets in India, and dealers already buy them in lots by bidding. phones.bid puts the product and the method into ten characters anyone can spell.
It suits a refurbished-phone auction for dealers, a trade-in service where buyers compete for your old handset, or a price-comparison site for second-hand phones.
The opportunity
What you could build on it
- Used and refurbished phone auctions
- Trade-in site where dealers bid for your phone
- Bulk lots for retailers and repair shops
- Second-hand phone price guide
The transfer
Four steps, fully protected
You never send money to a stranger: an escrow company holds the payment until the domain is in your account.
- Agree the price
Email to buy at the listed price, or send an offer. You get a reply from Akshay Johny, the owner. - Pay through escrow
Escrow.com holds the money until you have the domain, so neither side takes a risk. - Receive the domain
A push to your registrar account, or an auth code to move it to your own registrar. - Escrow releases payment
Once the domain shows in your account, escrow pays the seller. Usually done in 1–3 days.
Questions
Before you ask
How much is phones.bid?
The buy-now price is $1,299 (US dollars). Serious offers from $200 are also considered — email with your offer.
How do I pay safely?
Use Escrow.com: you pay escrow, the domain is transferred to you, and only then is the money released to the seller. Escrow fees are usually split. A direct transfer is possible if you prefer.
How long does the transfer take?
Usually one to three days after payment is confirmed: a push to your account at the same registrar, or an auth code for a transfer to your own registrar.
What happens to the free tools on this domain?
The tools on subdomains can be removed before handover, or kept running for you if you want the visitors and content. Tell us which you prefer.
Is the .bid extension a good choice?
.bid is a generic top-level domain open to anyone. It reads naturally for auctions, tenders and any business where prices are set by bidding.
Make phones.bid yours.
$1,299 buy now, or send an offer from $200. One email starts it.