# Buying & Selling Names

Stargaze Names are NFTs - trade them like any other collectible.

## Buying Names

### From the Marketplace

1. Go to the Names collection on the marketplace
2. Browse listed names or search for specific ones
3. Click **Buy Now** on a listed name
4. Approve the transaction

The name transfers to your wallet instantly.

### Making Offers

If a name isn't listed:

1. Go to the name's page
2. Click **Make Offer**
3. Enter your offer amount
4. Set expiration time
5. Confirm

The owner can accept, reject, or counter.

### Tips for Buyers

* **Research value** - Check comparable sales
* **Consider length** - Shorter = more valuable
* **Check expiration** - Factor in renewal costs
* **Verify spelling** - No refunds for typos

## Selling Names

### Listing for Sale

1. Go to your profile
2. Select the name you want to sell
3. Click **List for Sale**
4. Set your price
5. Confirm the listing

Your name appears on the marketplace.

### Accepting Offers

When you receive an offer:

1. Review the offer on the name's page
2. Click **Accept** to complete the sale
3. Funds go to your wallet, name goes to buyer

### Pricing Your Name

Consider:

* **Length** - 3-4 character names are premium
* **Memorability** - Easy to spell and remember
* **Relevance** - Common words, popular terms
* **Comparable sales** - What have similar names sold for?

### Tips for Sellers

* **Price realistically** - Overpriced names don't sell
* **Be patient** - The right buyer may take time
* **Respond to offers** - Engage with potential buyers
* **Keep it renewed** - Don't let it expire while listed

## Trading Fees

When a name sells:

* **Marketplace fee:** 3%
* **Gas fee:** \~$0.01

No royalties on names (unlike art NFTs).

## Transferring Names

Want to send a name without selling?

1. Go to the name's page
2. Click **Transfer**
3. Enter recipient's address
4. Confirm

Useful for gifting or moving between your own wallets.

## High-Value Names

Premium names (short, common words) can be valuable:

* Research before buying or selling
* Consider auction format for rare names
* Verify authenticity (no typosquatting)


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