Does domain backordering really work?
August 11, 2005 1:19 PM Subscribe
Does domain backordering really work?
There's a domain name that I want to own that expires on November 18th. The name currently points to a blank page and whois information shows that it belongs to some generic group.
What are the chances that I'll get this name if I put it on backorder if the group isn't prompt to renew? Am I just wasting 20 bucks?
How long does it take?
There's a domain name that I want to own that expires on November 18th. The name currently points to a blank page and whois information shows that it belongs to some generic group.
What are the chances that I'll get this name if I put it on backorder if the group isn't prompt to renew? Am I just wasting 20 bucks?
How long does it take?
yes. I've obtained two domain names for a client using GoDaddy's backordering.
If you *really* *really* must have a domain, then the answer is no -- it's not a guarantee. But we're something like 2 for 4 on domain backorders. Usually if it goes into "DELETE" status, you're gonna get it. Don't be fooled by the fact that the whois says it's expiring soon, because a lot of the auto-renew domains, ime, will just kick in on the last day. Keep in mind it takes about 90 days after a domain has expired to truly be deleted.
it's worth a shot, and backordering is probably cheaper than making them an offer. If the backordering doesn't work, you can always go the offer route.
posted by fishfucker at 1:37 PM on August 11, 2005
If you *really* *really* must have a domain, then the answer is no -- it's not a guarantee. But we're something like 2 for 4 on domain backorders. Usually if it goes into "DELETE" status, you're gonna get it. Don't be fooled by the fact that the whois says it's expiring soon, because a lot of the auto-renew domains, ime, will just kick in on the last day. Keep in mind it takes about 90 days after a domain has expired to truly be deleted.
it's worth a shot, and backordering is probably cheaper than making them an offer. If the backordering doesn't work, you can always go the offer route.
posted by fishfucker at 1:37 PM on August 11, 2005
Best answer: Here's an article from a few months back that goes into the process in a bit more detail.
posted by alana at 1:44 PM on August 11, 2005
posted by alana at 1:44 PM on August 11, 2005
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posted by crunchland at 1:23 PM on August 11, 2005