Ask HN: Four figure offer for 4 letter Instragram name

3 points by 10dpd 5 years ago | 2 comments

I've just been offered four figures for a 4 letter Instagram name.

Is this a scam, or are short instagram names valuable? If so, how?

cameron_b 5 years ago |

The value of the name should be associated with the brand possibilities, or the established audience.

I would be suspicious if this is a goblidegook name and you only use it for lunch pictures.

catacombs 5 years ago |

It's likely a scam. If the name is worth four figures now, you should continue sitting on it and see if you can turn it into a five-figure offer.