I have a domain that is expiring soon that I want to grab and have only come across old threads like: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=29079 http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum25/3722.htm which explain the process of how it works "> Expiry Date > Registrar Dependant > Registrar Delete > 30 Day Redemption Period at Registry (can be renewed by paying Registrar's Redemption Fee) > 5 Day Pending Delete > Delete on 6th Day > Backorder Services (Pool/Snapnames/nameWinner/ClubDrop/GoDaddy) scramble to register the deleted domain" A few questions (any or all of these answers would be great): 1. Does it still happen like that? 2. Whats the best domain backorder strategy once it reaches the backorder services? 3. Does it matter if I register for these services closer to the deletion or the expiry date? Will more people catch on for something to bid on? 4. Is there one that everyone uses or should I register for all of them like one of the threads suggest? Thanks
http://www.designerstalk.com/forums/domains-webhosting/37511-godaddy-backorder-scam.html "if you place a backorder with GoDaddy on a domain name that was previously registered with GoDaddy, before they release the domain name to the public, they first place it into their TDNAM (The Domain Name After-Market) auction system, and now you have to BID on the domain name THAT YOU BACKORDERED, and pay GoDaddy an elevated price!!!" i also found this more recent talk about it on dp but is there anything that can be done about godaddy 'scam' referred to above, tasting, etc?: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=29079
1.Yes the rules is unchanged. 2.I prefer using GD for the backorder service coz i have some successful story with them. 3.Its advisable to buy the backorder service as earlier as you can. 4.Only register one and its sufficient.
The registrar is tucows and the registration service provider is nexcess.net Wouldn't a better strategy be to see if tucows has a backordering service and have it scoop up the domain name before it gets dropped (similar to how GD has their domain name aftermarket)? I could also contact the guy directly but I am afraid he might not even realize its expiring and I don't want to alert him about it. I guess I would have the 70 day window to decide if I should contact him to have him re-register the domain and then transfer it to me if we decide on a price. But theres the catch 22, will it be more expensive for me to have a bidding war with these backorder services or call him up beforehand?
I've had success with registerdonkey (godaddy reseller). Monster domains will backorder at no cost unless they grab the name. I had the same name backordered at registerdonkey and monster and RD got it. If the domain is in redemption it may be costly to recover it ($250). The domain that was recovered for me was with registerfly. Went into redemption, would have cost $250 to recover with Tucows.