Bido closed down (for the time being)

BinderGang · 08-20-2008, 12:44 PM

From Sahar's blog

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Bido Auctions No More (For Now)
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/505790-bido-closed-down-for-time-being.html
Published on August 20, 2008 in Bido/DNZoom. 0 Comments

We gave it another shot today but still had major tech issues. We believe the right thing to do now is to spend time figuring out the issues and come back when we are ready. It may be few days, weeks, months, none of us really knows.

All who submitted domains to Bido we will work with you to get it back to your accounts.

Other Bido services, DNZoom and Portfolio Help, will continue to run normally once we get servers back online.

I will update on this more later.

Hope they do come back soon. I really enjoyed the site on a daily basis.

Pred · 08-20-2008, 12:46 PM

sorry

***EG.domains*** · 08-20-2008, 12:50 PM

Quote:

It may be few days, weeks, months, none of us really knows.

Wow!

FreshAvails.com · 08-20-2008, 12:53 PM

I was on the receiving end of around 3K emails today in the span of about 10 min. Also loging on was a problem. took a few min. I like the format and hope they are able to come back soon but a big pain for the past two days.

Spade · 08-20-2008, 01:44 PM

Interesting Interesting. Perhaps also trying to wade out the last of the summer slow down?

MicroGuy · 08-20-2008, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by Spade

.....the summer slow down?

And I thought it was just me. I feel better now.

Spade · 08-20-2008, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by MicroGuy

And I thought it was just me. I feel better now.

Certainly not you. Summers tend to be slow, and even slower when there is an economic recession.

Yofie · 08-21-2008, 08:17 AM

I would have to assume they were having bigger issues other then the new chat feature causing the problems. The simple thing would be to remove the "new chat" and that should of brought things back to normal.

To take the whole site down is a big deal. Not the right thing to do IMO... To get the buyers and sellers back is going to be hard.

advaita · 08-21-2008, 06:08 PM

Strange that they sound so negative about the possiblity of getting back online - there must be more issues than just one auction that got out of control surely ?

MediaHound · 08-25-2008, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the concern and sorry for all those emails the server spewed! We will return once we make the necessary adjustments and enhancements.
Kind Regards,
Jarred

Mark · 12-27-2008, 03:31 PM

Looks like it is back open for Business -

http://www.bido.com/SubmitDomains

MediaHound · 12-27-2008, 03:34 PM

Hi Mark, Happy Holidays! Yes, Bido is lining up domains now for our long awaited relaunch.

If you or anyone else here has domains that you would like to submit for consideration for auction, please create an account at Bido, log in, and enter them via this form:
http://www.bido.com/SubmitDomains

If you have any questions, please send me a private message or email me at jarred -at- bido.com

FreshAvails.com · 12-29-2008, 07:50 AM

looking forward to it. Good luck!

MediaHound · 12-29-2008, 08:02 AM

Thanks MrSpartan! More news will be announced today.

Yofie · 12-29-2008, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by MediaHound

Thanks MrSpartan! More news will be announced today.

Looking forward to the info

MediaHound · 12-29-2008, 01:59 PM

Bido Is Back (Well, Almost!)
http://www.conceptualist.com/2008/12...k-well-almost/

networkmsia · 12-30-2008, 05:11 AM

good to hear that

-REECE- · 12-30-2008, 06:19 AM

I always liked the idea behind Bido.. Nice to see they haven't given up on the project and looking forward to it's return.

***Domainate.com*** · 12-31-2008, 08:24 AM

I'm looking forward to its return too...it has a unique appeal to it.

gazzip · 12-31-2008, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by NameTrader.com

I'm looking forward to its return too...it has a unique appeal to it.

Me too, I enjoyed reading different peoples posts when it came to appraisals.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=505790

looking forward to it

.

08-20-2008, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
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08-20-2008, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
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08-21-2008, 08:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Yofie Yofie.com Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DotWeekly.com Posts: 2,935	I would have to assume they were having bigger issues other then the new chat feature causing the problems. The simple thing would be to remove the "new chat" and that should of brought things back to normal. To take the whole site down is a big deal. Not the right thing to do IMO... To get the buyers and sellers back is going to be hard. __________________ DotWeekly.com <--My Blog, Readers Welcome!

08-21-2008, 06:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
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08-25-2008, 02:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
MediaHound NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 556	Thanks for the concern and sorry for all those emails the server spewed! We will return once we make the necessary adjustments and enhancements. Kind Regards, Jarred __________________ http://www.bido.com http://www.bido.com/VoteForProfits http://www.bido.com/SubmitDomains

08-20-2008, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pred Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,713	sorry

12-27-2008, 03:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mark Hi :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 9,567	Looks like it is back open for Business - http://www.bido.com/SubmitDomains

12-27-2008, 03:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
MediaHound NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 556	Hi Mark, Happy Holidays! Yes, Bido is lining up domains now for our long awaited relaunch. If you or anyone else here has domains that you would like to submit for consideration for auction, please create an account at Bido, log in, and enter them via this form: http://www.bido.com/SubmitDomains If you have any questions, please send me a private message or email me at jarred -at- bido.com __________________ http://www.bido.com http://www.bido.com/VoteForProfits http://www.bido.com/SubmitDomains

12-29-2008, 07:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
FreshAvails.com Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DC Suburbs Posts: 2,002 Follow @FreshAvails	looking forward to it. Good luck! __________________ FREE Available Domain Lists FreshAvails.com. Check out our Sneak Peek Program. Go to DomainVictor.com for the best domains for sale on the Web!

12-29-2008, 08:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
MediaHound NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 556	Thanks MrSpartan! More news will be announced today. __________________ http://www.bido.com http://www.bido.com/VoteForProfits http://www.bido.com/SubmitDomains

12-29-2008, 01:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
MediaHound NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 556	Bido Is Back (Well, Almost!) http://www.conceptualist.com/2008/12...k-well-almost/ __________________ http://www.bido.com http://www.bido.com/VoteForProfits http://www.bido.com/SubmitDomains

12-30-2008, 05:11 AM	#17 (permalink)
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12-30-2008, 06:19 AM	#18 (permalink)
-REECE- NamePros Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 8,996	I always liked the idea behind Bido.. Nice to see they haven't given up on the project and looking forward to it's return.

12-31-2008, 08:24 AM	#19 (permalink)
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