I'm currently working on a project where the .com is owned by a domain reseller who has, in my opinion, an unrealistic valuation. I own the .io, so I'm not super concerned but it's frustrating to negotiate when I feel like the reseller doesn't have a good faith valuation of the name rooted in supply and demand.
How has HN negotiated successfully with a squatter or reseller to purchase the domain at a fairer market price that doesn't seem artificially inflated?
I bought a domain I was planning on using, but never ended up doing anything with it. I know that the domain I own may not have a high value now, but I believe it will be much more valuable in the future. It's an investment. A prospective buyer needs to make a good offer, otherwise I would prefer just to hold onto it. I'm perfectly happy holding onto it till I need it, or with some luck, someone makes a decent offer.
Supply and demand are just two aspects of what determines a price both buyers and sellers agree on. Just because no one else is hounding me for my domain, doesn't mean I will settle for less. Among other things, there is a prospective value that has an impact on price, much like overpriced shares of companies that have promise, but aren't yet making a profit.