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used.bid
is for sale
A short, plain name for buying and selling second-hand goods by bidding.
Email hello [at] akshayjohny [dot] com · Prices in US dollars.
Why used.bid
“Used” is the word buyers actually type when they look for second-hand cars, bikes, phones and machinery. With “.bid” it reads as a place where used items sell for what people will really pay.
Four letters plus the extension makes it easy to brand: used.bid/cars, used.bid/phones, or one city at a time.
What you could build
- Used car and bike auction site
- Refurbished phone and laptop bidding
- Second-hand machinery and equipment sales
- Clearance auctions for returned stock
Free tools already on used.bid
While the name waits for its next owner, its subdomains host free tools for people in India. Use them — they need no sign-up.
How the transfer works
- 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
How much is used.bid?
The buy-now price is $999 (US dollars). Serious offers from $150 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.