3 guides on domain pricing for founders and indie builders.
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.ai domains exploded in price as every AI startup raced for one. Here's why .ai resale prices spiked, how to find a quality .ai domain for under $500, and the renewal costs nobody warns you about — plus curated .ai names at a flat $199.
Domain auctions feel like a bargain — until you add up the buyer's premium, escrow fees, negotiation time, and transfer delays. Here is an honest total-cost comparison of auctions, brokers, and flat-rate marketplaces.
Premium domains routinely list for $2,000 to $50,000. A former domain broker breaks down the four proven routes to a quality, brandable domain for under $500 — flat-rate marketplaces, expired auctions, modern TLD exact matches, and direct negotiation — plus the due diligence checklist, negotiation email template, and post-purchase transfer walkthrough.
