Backorder with 18$ or renew it with 70 $(Pending)

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Mido, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. #1
    i forgot to renew one of my domains and now its in pending time so i asked them to renew it they said it will cost about 70$ my friend told me to backorder it from godaddy with only 18 but he is not sure if i will get it or not, do i have to pay 70$ or ifi backordered it i will get it back ?
     
    Mido, Jul 30, 2008 IP
  2. llank

    llank Peon

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    #2
    You can order it on backorder on godaddy but theres a risk you can lose it. If its one you really want I think you'll have to shell out.
     
    llank, Jul 30, 2008 IP
  3. zehrila

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    i would say renew it.
     
    zehrila, Jul 30, 2008 IP
  4. Mido

    Mido Well-Known Member

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    #4
    i got an offer for this domain (500$) its a good one ,does backordering it maye not let me catch it again ?
     
    Mido, Jul 30, 2008 IP
  5. axs

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    There is a chance that you will get it with backorder but if other people are keeping an eye on it, your chances are low.
    I say you renew it.
     
    axs, Jul 30, 2008 IP
  6. Mido

    Mido Well-Known Member

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    my question is

    lets say there are others waiting for it to be available so all of them has backordered it who will take it ?
     
    Mido, Jul 30, 2008 IP
  7. mixke

    mixke Prominent Member

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    #7
    It depends on the service you used for backordering. People use different companies for this purpose and these companies then compete each other by checking the status of the domain again and again. Once they have the domain, they either ask you to make a bid for it - and if there are other people who used this service then they will be also asked to place a bid. Highest bidder takes it. And there are some companies that just give you the domain once they have it for a nominal fee.

    ( I once read about all this on some blog.......try to find it on Google )

    If this is good domain that you want to keep with you then paying $70 is a safe option.
     
    mixke, Jul 30, 2008 IP
  8. Essociate

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    #8
    pay the $70 and lesson learned...
     
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  9. Vonman

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    If you back order the domain name and don't get it you will be out $500 ;) If you just go ahead and renew it you will only be out $70.
     
    Vonman, Jul 30, 2008 IP
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    Renew it IMO
    If its a good name, you probably won't be able to get it by backordering for cheap.
     
    qprojects, Jul 31, 2008 IP
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    evil Well-Known Member

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    Renew it.
    Furthermore if you get the domain with the backorder, you will lose the domain aging
     
    evil, Jul 31, 2008 IP
  12. mozzeratti

    mozzeratti Active Member

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    #12

    Yes...if it's important to you, do not risk backordering.
    Plus, if the offer is serious, you will easily get back the $70 that you invest.
    Consider it an investment.

    Another thing...the person who offered the $500 might have noticed that it
    has not been renewed and may try backordering too.


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    mozzeratti, Aug 1, 2008 IP
  13. Mido

    Mido Well-Known Member

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    thank u guys i will renew it :)
     
    Mido, Aug 3, 2008 IP
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    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    You've made the right decision
     
    htmlindex, Aug 3, 2008 IP