🔥 Domain Flipping: How I Made $1,200 From Just $13 – A Real Talk Breakdown

So here's the story of how I turned a cheap domain into a 3-figure profit, and how you can start doing it too.

💡 What Is Domain Flipping?
Domain flipping is the practice of buying domain names at a low price (often $10–$15) and then reselling them for profit, sometimes hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

💥 My $13 to $1,200 Flip: The Breakdown
🧠 Step 1: Finding the Domain

I brainstormed keyword-rich, brandable domains in an emerging niche.

Used tools like:

Namecheap

Expireddomains.net

GoDaddy Auctions

Found a catchy .com name that wasn't registered — cost me $13.

📈 Step 2: Valuation Check

Checked its value on:

GoDaddy Valuation Tool

Estibot

Estimated resale: $900–$1,400

📤 Step 3: Listing It for Sale

Listed it on:

Afternic

Dan.com

GoDaddy Auctions

Cross-posted on Twitter and relevant Facebook groups

💬 Step 4: Negotiating & Selling

Got a bite within 2 weeks.

Buyer initially offered $700. I countered with $1,500.

Settled at $1,200, deal closed on Dan.com (low fees and fast payout).

🛠 Tools I Used:
Domain Registrars: Namecheap, Google Domains

Marketplaces: Dan.com, Sedo, Afternic

Analytics: Google Trends + Keyword Planner to spot trends

Whois Lookup: To avoid TM (trademark) issues

⚠️ Pro Tips:
Stick with .com — they're the most valuable

Go for short, brandable, or keyword-rich names

Watch out for trademarked names — they can get you in legal trouble

Be patient — flips can take weeks or even months

💸 Want to Start Flipping?
You can literally start with $20 or less and flip your first domain in a few weeks. If you're consistent and know how to spot a good name, you can scale this into a 4-5 figure side hustle (or more).