Pool.com has released a new version of it’s Domain Marketplace. It’s a bit different then the one SnapNames.com rolled out not overly all that long ago, but Pool.com is offering 10% sales commission ($40 min) compared to SnapNames.com’s 20%. Both do not have an up front listing fee.
Pool.com does not required an "up front" transfer to any specific registrar, where domains that you want to list for sale on SnapNames.com does at Moniker.com . Once a sale is confirmed via Pool, the domain will need to be transferred to Rebel.com, which I’m sure will cause a few domainers to raise their noses.
Pool.com will also include domains listed in it’s "Hotlist" that get’s emailed to 20,000 current customers. I’m not sure how they are going to do that part, because the email is pretty short currently, but I’m sure they will include "some" in the email.
I have not used this service yet, but I wanted to let you know about it. You can read more below or visit http://www.pool.com/help/faq.aspx#SellingDomains
At Pool.com, we know that times are tight and saving time and money is on everyone’s mind. So we have been hard at work improving our core services making it easier and more affordable to buy and sell your domains of choice!
Check out the Domain Marketplace upgrades below that are now active and available to you! And over the next few months we’ll roll out even more enhancements that will be sure to improve the everyday usability of our services - ultimately saving you time and money.
SO, WHAT’S NEW IN OUR DOMAIN MARKETPLACE?
- Listing a domain for sale is now FREE!
Now there is no upfront cost to post a domain for sale on the Domain Marketplace! We will charge a low commission only if the domain sale is successful. The commission rate for Domain Marketplace transactions is 10%; with a $40 US minimum.
- No up-front domain transfer is required!
The domain transfer is initiated in trust to an escrow account only after the sale is confirmed. - Once a sale is confirmed, the domain is transferred in trust to Rebel.com, our strategic registrar partner.
This enhances the everyday usability of our services, making it easier for you to buy and manage domain names from our Domain Marketplace!
GET YOUR DOMAIN NAMES NOTICED!
When you list your domain name for sale at Pool.com, it gets noticed. In addition to having your domain name listings automatically picked up by our extensive "Keyword Alert" searches, your domains will also get showcased in our popular "Hotlist" email that reaches an active audience in excess of 20,000 customers! Not to mention that your domains get premium visibility through circulation on the "Featured Listings" section of our homepage!
So what are you waiting for? List your domains for sale on our marketplace for FREE, and get your listings noticed by active buyers today! Just choose your listing type, set your reserve price, confirm your ownership - and you’re done! This is a great chance to post your domains for sale at no risk to you. Visit our Domain Marketplace to view our listings and list your domains for sale today.



Wow, great news! Finally we can market to the overpaying drop auction crowd without having to transfer everything to Moniker before it even sells. The commission is also very reasonable as well. Thanks for the heads up Jamie.
February 4th, 2009