GD Backordering ---- ---- Rants & Raves

GreenGambler · 06-10-2007, 01:53 PM

OK so I have a major rant about GoDaddy backordering.

I've tried it 3 times now and all times have failed. My most recent attempt was to be deleted today.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/337702-gd-backordering-rants-and-raves.html

What do you know, I look at my account this morning and it says "backorder-failed" Even though it was capture pending only 12 hours ago. It was not at Snap Names auction or any other aftermarket.

The worst part is that I call GoDaddy to see why it failed. They said it became available at 2:15am this morning and was available for an hour or so. But by the time the GoDaddy backorder robot or whatever got to the name it was already registered by someone else.

I was awake at 2:15 and had I known GD was so horrible at this I would have kept an eye on it and reg'd it myself.

So why the hell did I just pay $18 for something that had I done it myself I would have gotton what I wanted for only $7

I am so pissed, arghh... I know that's just the way it goes though, and I will get over it.

I asked GoDaddy rep what their success rate is for backorders and he said they don't release that info.. Ha I'm guessing it's 10% or less.. IMO

Ohh and now I have to use my $18 for a 4th attempt at capture using their flawed system.. I asked to buy $18 worth of DNs but they said NO!!!!

So what do you all think of this system?

Spade · 06-10-2007, 02:01 PM

As a former employee, I felt guilty even offering a backorder. The problem is GD cant compete. They have 3 registrars compared to snaps 30 or pools 30 (i think)... Even backordering their own domains is a joke cause theygo to TDNAM. Lesson learned.. move on.

-NC- · 06-10-2007, 02:04 PM

I tried their backorder once, forgot about it, later saw the name up for auction, bid on it

, won, then got an email from gd about the "successful backorder", and got charged twice for the name! I did get a refund though...

deb · 06-10-2007, 02:09 PM

we had nearly 40 backorders with them a few years ago NEVER NOT ONCE WAS IT SUCCESSFUL.

backordering via godaddy is like being mugged

sorry but they really really suck!!!!

GreenGambler · 06-10-2007, 02:17 PM

I don't think we are going to see any raves here.. LOL

I can't believe I was niave enough to use them. We really need to let everyone know how bad they are so nobody else wastes there money.

fonzie_007 · 06-10-2007, 07:25 PM

Which extensions are you trying to backorder? I know some people have had success with some .biz domains.

Jo · 06-11-2007, 05:51 PM

I have 4 backorder credits with them right now and I can't seem to catch anything.

It IS frustrating. A few months ago I did manage to catch a brandable 5 letter .com though.

newton · 06-11-2007, 06:04 PM

I have just checked and have 2 that are unused, so will see what happens

Lasher · 06-11-2007, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by domainspade

As a former employee, I felt guilty even offering a backorder. The problem is GD cant compete. They have 3 registrars compared to snaps 30 or pools 30 (i think)... Even backordering their own domains is a joke cause theygo to TDNAM. Lesson learned.. move on.

GoDaddy has more than 3 registrars. Snapnames has massively more than 30 registrars drop catching for them.

skyrider · 07-06-2007, 08:42 PM

Strangely, I have managed to get a dozen or more over the past couple years using GD's service.

But lately, I get a "The attempt was Unsuccessful" email, and then I just sit tight, because about 7-10 days later, I often get a "Congratulations, your backorder was Successful" email.

Anyone know why this happens?

Lasher · 07-06-2007, 08:46 PM

This often means you backordered a name that went through Snapnames/Pool/etc and didn't get bids, was more than likely picked up by a taster and got no traffic, then 7-10 days later is once again available.

cdboard · 07-07-2007, 12:09 AM

wonder what I can get with my unused registerfly backorder......

onassis · 07-16-2007, 06:23 AM

I never use a backdated order till now. It meaningless, as it not automatic system but manual that all. I can do it myself.

It only tell the world that there are a potential drop soon.

DomainBuyerBroker · 07-16-2007, 07:12 AM

The sad thing is that GD can't even catch a godaddy registered name but I will give one RAVE to GD in their backorders...

THEY CATCH FOUL TASTING DOMAINS :-)

What I mean by that is that if you leave a backorder on a name that was caught by a domain taster and that taster "spits out" the domain, GD will pick it up.

I have left backorders on for several days, got an email from GD that nameservers have changed then I see that I now own the name.

Jo · 07-16-2007, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by skyrider

Strangely, I have managed to get a dozen or more over the past couple years using GD's service.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=337702

But lately, I get a "The attempt was Unsuccessful" email, and then I just sit tight, because about 7-10 days later, I often get a "Congratulations, your backorder was Successful" email.

Anyone know why this happens?

I just caught one this way. It was caught by another company, I received the "unsuccessful" email and then when then dropped it GD caught it for me afterwards.

I caught a couple of good .us these past few weeks too with GD.

One more credit left!

hal · 07-17-2007, 02:04 PM

Personally I have caught some valuable domains with GD, including traffic domains and made also made several sales from domains caught there. $18 is a bit much for an auto registration though - it can hardly be called a back order service.

Epic · 07-17-2007, 02:06 PM

Godaddy backorder got me a premium .us back in the day, but I don't think it could ever do that these days. It's not so great for getting most of the major extensions.

scopeweb · 07-17-2007, 02:14 PM

I just used GD to backorder a (.net) then I stumbled across this thread...

Great!!!!

domain4u · 08-14-2007, 11:34 AM

wow, wow, wow...

I backordered nearly 50 .us and .biz domains, 90% success rate, all were dictionary names/popular names too! the only one that stick to my mind and missed was gamble.us which was picked up by pool i think!

you have to be seriously troubled to think an $18 backorder .com/.net/.org/.info will compete with a potential $5,000 + bid in snapnames! ofcourse its not going to be the same!

The fact is godaddy is one of the best for .us and .biz backorders.

GreenGambler · 08-14-2007, 01:20 PM

I just tried to backorder 6-9.us which recently expired. It was in pending delete for a while, I even called GoDaddy a couple times to be sure they were going to snatch it up for me, they did not and now WildWestDomains owns the name. Ugh... It ticks me off.

I've had this $18 backorder in my account for a WHILE now and I keep bouncing around to a new name every couple weeks because they never catch what I want.

domain4u · 08-14-2007, 03:19 PM

well godaddy clealy dislikes you, lol... i have had over 100 backorder credits in the last month alone, i caught most of them, the secret is to backorder domains(.biz and .us) that are not registered with godaddy already else they will end up in an auction!

some names i recently picked up

e-money.us
burma.us
nextel.us
quadbike.us

etc. etc. worked just fine

**Dave Zan** · 08-14-2007, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by domain4u

The fact is godaddy is one of the best for .us and .biz backorders.

Hmm, sounds like they've found a niche then. Makes sense when very few are
paying attention to those.

italiandragon · 08-14-2007, 10:41 PM

The real problem is that a backorder credit should not expire, it`s totally unfair.

I pointed out this problem already here:

http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-...ire-after.html

GreenGambler · 08-14-2007, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by italiandragon

The real problem is that a backorder credit should not expire, it`s totally unfair.

I pointed out this problem already here:

http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-...ire-after.html

I had no clue it expired.. That really sucks.. What if they never get a name for me, it's totally there fault. Especially when all the names I backorder are always in the Pending Delete periods. What a STUPID rule.

italiandragon · 08-14-2007, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by GreenGambler

I had no clue it expired.. That really sucks.. What if they never get a name for me, it's totally there fault. Especially when all the names I backorder are always in the Pending Delete periods. What a STUPID rule.

THAT is exactly what I said, we should all together fill in a petition and ask to GoDaddy to give a refund for this useless service (oh wait...which service?)
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=337702

But it seems that no one is interested in DOING something rather then just talking about it.

06-10-2007, 01:53 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
GreenGambler Visit -- NameManor.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri--USA Posts: 3,458 Follow @ArtlicoiusArt	GD Backordering ---- ---- Rants & Raves OK so I have a major rant about GoDaddy backordering. I've tried it 3 times now and all times have failed. My most recent attempt was to be deleted today. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/337702-gd-backordering-rants-and-raves.html What do you know, I look at my account this morning and it says "backorder-failed" Even though it was capture pending only 12 hours ago. It was not at Snap Names auction or any other aftermarket. The worst part is that I call GoDaddy to see why it failed. They said it became available at 2:15am this morning and was available for an hour or so. But by the time the GoDaddy backorder robot or whatever got to the name it was already registered by someone else. I was awake at 2:15 and had I known GD was so horrible at this I would have kept an eye on it and reg'd it myself. So why the hell did I just pay $18 for something that had I done it myself I would have gotton what I wanted for only $7 I am so pissed, arghh... I know that's just the way it goes though, and I will get over it. I asked GoDaddy rep what their success rate is for backorders and he said they don't release that info.. Ha I'm guessing it's 10% or less.. IMO Ohh and now I have to use my $18 for a 4th attempt at capture using their flawed system.. I asked to buy $18 worth of DNs but they said NO!!!! So what do you all think of this system? __________________ Mewv.com is Currently for Sale Original Abstract Art Abstract Artwork For Sale

06-10-2007, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spade NamePros Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 7,848	As a former employee, I felt guilty even offering a backorder. The problem is GD cant compete. They have 3 registrars compared to snaps 30 or pools 30 (i think)... Even backordering their own domains is a joke cause theygo to TDNAM. Lesson learned.. move on. __________________ Read my Blog! NameBio.com - Search The Domain Sales Index Buying LLLL.com's ending in "CA"

06-10-2007, 02:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
-NC- Traveller Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yet another city Posts: 1,419	I tried their backorder once, forgot about it, later saw the name up for auction, bid on it , won, then got an email from gd about the "successful backorder", and got charged twice for the name! I did get a refund though... __________________ NameCooler.com

06-10-2007, 02:17 PM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
GreenGambler Visit -- NameManor.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri--USA Posts: 3,458 Follow @ArtlicoiusArt	I don't think we are going to see any raves here.. LOL I can't believe I was niave enough to use them. We really need to let everyone know how bad they are so nobody else wastes there money. __________________ Mewv.com is Currently for Sale Original Abstract Art Abstract Artwork For Sale

06-10-2007, 07:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
fonzie_007 NamePros Expert Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LLL.us City Posts: 6,328	Which extensions are you trying to backorder? I know some people have had success with some .biz domains. __________________ Feeling achy? · ACL Injury Information · Indian Recipes

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06-10-2007, 02:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
deb NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 509 Follow @polarbeartrust	we had nearly 40 backorders with them a few years ago NEVER NOT ONCE WAS IT SUCCESSFUL. backordering via godaddy is like being mugged sorry but they really really suck!!!!

06-11-2007, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,200	I have 4 backorder credits with them right now and I can't seem to catch anything. It IS frustrating. A few months ago I did manage to catch a brandable 5 letter .com though.

06-11-2007, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
newton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,432	I have just checked and have 2 that are unused, so will see what happens __________________ The speed of light is faster than sound that's why some people appear bright until they open their mouths

07-06-2007, 08:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
skyrider NamePros Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 117	Strangely, I have managed to get a dozen or more over the past couple years using GD's service. But lately, I get a "The attempt was Unsuccessful" email, and then I just sit tight, because about 7-10 days later, I often get a "Congratulations, your backorder was Successful" email. Anyone know why this happens?

07-06-2007, 08:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lasher Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,223	This often means you backordered a name that went through Snapnames/Pool/etc and didn't get bids, was more than likely picked up by a taster and got no traffic, then 7-10 days later is once again available.

07-07-2007, 12:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
cdboard NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 651	wonder what I can get with my unused registerfly backorder......

07-16-2007, 06:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
onassis NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore For Now Posts: 671	I never use a backdated order till now. It meaningless, as it not automatic system but manual that all. I can do it myself. It only tell the world that there are a potential drop soon. __________________ Valued Hosting & Domains Broadcast Yourself at midshow.com

07-16-2007, 07:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
DomainBuyerBroker NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cape Cod Mass Posts: 885	The sad thing is that GD can't even catch a godaddy registered name but I will give one RAVE to GD in their backorders... THEY CATCH FOUL TASTING DOMAINS :-) What I mean by that is that if you leave a backorder on a name that was caught by a domain taster and that taster "spits out" the domain, GD will pick it up. I have left backorders on for several days, got an email from GD that nameservers have changed then I see that I now own the name. __________________ Rob Sequin = Domain Buyer Broker

07-17-2007, 02:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
hal NamePros Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 77	Personally I have caught some valuable domains with GD, including traffic domains and made also made several sales from domains caught there. $18 is a bit much for an auto registration though - it can hardly be called a back order service.

07-17-2007, 02:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
Epic Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,767	Godaddy backorder got me a premium .us back in the day, but I don't think it could ever do that these days. It's not so great for getting most of the major extensions.

07-17-2007, 02:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
scopeweb NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 554	I just used GD to backorder a (.net) then I stumbled across this thread... Great!!!!

08-14-2007, 11:34 AM	#19 (permalink)
domain4u We Buy We Sell Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: payperclick.biz Posts: 961	wow, wow, wow... I backordered nearly 50 .us and .biz domains, 90% success rate, all were dictionary names/popular names too! the only one that stick to my mind and missed was gamble.us which was picked up by pool i think! you have to be seriously troubled to think an $18 backorder .com/.net/.org/.info will compete with a potential $5,000 + bid in snapnames! ofcourse its not going to be the same! The fact is godaddy is one of the best for .us and .biz backorders. __________________ Pay Per Click Forum - Hot night clubs - Holiday Forum - British Petroleum - BGR Bloomer - Poker Forum - charity-gift.com - payperclick.biz - ahmadyar.co.uk - jmlcoupons.com - hotclubs.co.uk - totallymoney.info - bgrbloomer.com - edinburghinternetmarketing.com - efficientsearch.co.uk - HolidayForum.co.uk - BritishPetroleum.info - Adpreviewtool.com

08-14-2007, 01:20 PM	THREAD STARTER #20 (permalink)
GreenGambler Visit -- NameManor.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri--USA Posts: 3,458 Follow @ArtlicoiusArt	I just tried to backorder 6-9.us which recently expired. It was in pending delete for a while, I even called GoDaddy a couple times to be sure they were going to snatch it up for me, they did not and now WildWestDomains owns the name. Ugh... It ticks me off. I've had this $18 backorder in my account for a WHILE now and I keep bouncing around to a new name every couple weeks because they never catch what I want. __________________ Mewv.com is Currently for Sale Original Abstract Art Abstract Artwork For Sale

08-14-2007, 03:19 PM	#21 (permalink)
domain4u We Buy We Sell Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: payperclick.biz Posts: 961	well godaddy clealy dislikes you, lol... i have had over 100 backorder credits in the last month alone, i caught most of them, the secret is to backorder domains(.biz and .us) that are not registered with godaddy already else they will end up in an auction! some names i recently picked up e-money.us burma.us nextel.us quadbike.us etc. etc. worked just fine __________________ Pay Per Click Forum - Hot night clubs - Holiday Forum - British Petroleum - BGR Bloomer - Poker Forum - charity-gift.com - payperclick.biz - ahmadyar.co.uk - jmlcoupons.com - hotclubs.co.uk - totallymoney.info - bgrbloomer.com - edinburghinternetmarketing.com - efficientsearch.co.uk - HolidayForum.co.uk - BritishPetroleum.info - Adpreviewtool.com

08-14-2007, 10:41 PM	#23 (permalink)
italiandragon NamePros Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 6,390	The real problem is that a backorder credit should not expire, it`s totally unfair. I pointed out this problem already here: http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-...ire-after.html __________________ www.MMCP.com www.decretoingiuntivo.net www.ipotecalegale.info www.swishersweetslittlecigars.com

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