Domain competition, registrar??

Evilhaider · 11-08-2003, 02:11 PM

Hey everyone,

This wasn't listed in the FAQ so I figured I'd ask. There's a domain that I'm interested in that expires in January of 2004. I've been reading up some of the threads in this forum and I've found that there are many places I can go to backorder the domain. I had a couple of questions though:

1. Is there a way to find out WHICH registrar the domain is CURRENTLY registered with?
2. Is there a way to find out HOW MUCH competition there is for the domain? Or how many people have placed a backorder on it , from where, etc?

I've read on the forums here that Pool.com? is probably the best place but its also more expensive.

Thanks!
--Haider

Tippy · 11-08-2003, 02:23 PM

1. www.BetterWhois.com will tell you the Registrar.

2. You would have to check www.SnapNames.com

To check GoDaddy BO www.GoDaddy.com - just type the name in, make sure it shows the good ext. when you search the name. It will say if a backorder can be placed.

I think you would have to sign up at www.NameWinner.com and www.Pool.com to check bids.

Yes, Pool is very strong but a price will be paid.

Evilhaider · 11-08-2003, 02:27 PM

Thanks Tippy!

I did check at GoDaddy and it gave me the option to place a backorder on the domain for $18. I was just curious to know if there were other people waiting for this name to expire as well. Right now the domain doesn't even have a live site. It just has a page that says the account has been disabled or something.

--Haider

Tippy · 11-08-2003, 02:42 PM

Does it have a Snap on it?

Evilhaider · 11-08-2003, 02:49 PM

I don't know how to check that

The page says:

Service Unavailable

The service for this Virtual Website is temporarily unavailable.

Please check back again at a later time.

If you are the account holder, please contact the Technical Support Department

The status on the domain registration shows Active. Also, I didn't notice before but the registrar seems to be BulkRegister.com

Terry · 11-09-2003, 08:04 AM

Haider

Check to see if there is anybody has a "snap" on it at SnapNames . I'm judging from the posts and advice I have recieved, SnapNames is the leader in the backorder business.

I think you were asking if there is one place you can go to check for all backorders. Not that I know of. You will need to check each service individually. Am I correct?

Evilhaider · 11-10-2003, 10:13 PM

Terry: Thanks. I went to the site. Where exactly do I check to see if there are any snaps on the domain? I see where it asks me to register if I want to backorder the domain but I'm curious to know if there are any existing backorders on it.

Terry · 11-10-2003, 10:39 PM

Just type in the domain name. It will take you to a page where you need to enter a "code". Enter the code. The next page will show you two squares. The first denotes whether or not the name is currently registered, the second denotes if anybody has purchased a BackOrder (BO) on it from snapnames.

I still don't think that there is one place to go to check all of the backorders from the various services.

redhippo · 11-11-2003, 12:16 AM

good and clear instructions tippy, helps me too

Elefekt · 11-11-2003, 12:34 AM

Hope you found what you were looking for. If not update us and more explaination will be given.

Evilhaider · 11-14-2003, 06:15 PM

Terry thanks for the info:

I did that and saw 2 boxes as you said. First one had an X in it which denoted it was taken (obviously since I know it's registered) and the second was for backorder and there was no X in it and it allowed me to put a check in there to put a backorder on it. Does snapnames only allow 1 person to put a backorder on a particular domain name?

Thanks,
Haider

Jeff · 11-14-2003, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Evilhaider
Terry thanks for the info:

I did that and saw 2 boxes as you said. First one had an X in it which denoted it was taken (obviously since I know it's registered) and the second was for backorder and there was no X in it and it allowed me to put a check in there to put a backorder on it. Does snapnames only allow 1 person to put a backorder on a particular domain name?

Thanks,
Haider

Correct.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/10342-domain-competition-registrar.html

Evilhaider · 11-14-2003, 11:00 PM

Thanks guys

11-08-2003, 02:11 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
Evilhaider NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 252	Domain competition, registrar?? Hey everyone, This wasn't listed in the FAQ so I figured I'd ask. There's a domain that I'm interested in that expires in January of 2004. I've been reading up some of the threads in this forum and I've found that there are many places I can go to backorder the domain. I had a couple of questions though: 1. Is there a way to find out WHICH registrar the domain is CURRENTLY registered with? 2. Is there a way to find out HOW MUCH competition there is for the domain? Or how many people have placed a backorder on it , from where, etc? I've read on the forums here that Pool.com? is probably the best place but its also more expensive. Thanks! --Haider

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11-08-2003, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tippy NamePros Expert Join Date: May 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 7,099	1. www.BetterWhois.com will tell you the Registrar. 2. You would have to check www.SnapNames.com To check GoDaddy BO www.GoDaddy.com - just type the name in, make sure it shows the good ext. when you search the name. It will say if a backorder can be placed. I think you would have to sign up at www.NameWinner.com and www.Pool.com to check bids. Yes, Pool is very strong but a price will be paid.

11-08-2003, 02:27 PM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
Evilhaider NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 252	Thanks Tippy! I did check at GoDaddy and it gave me the option to place a backorder on the domain for $18. I was just curious to know if there were other people waiting for this name to expire as well. Right now the domain doesn't even have a live site. It just has a page that says the account has been disabled or something. --Haider

11-08-2003, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tippy NamePros Expert Join Date: May 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 7,099	Does it have a Snap on it?

11-08-2003, 02:49 PM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
Evilhaider NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 252	I don't know how to check that The page says: Service Unavailable The service for this Virtual Website is temporarily unavailable. Please check back again at a later time. If you are the account holder, please contact the Technical Support Department The status on the domain registration shows Active. Also, I didn't notice before but the registrar seems to be BulkRegister.com

11-09-2003, 08:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Terry NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wibaux, Montana USA Posts: 650	Haider Check to see if there is anybody has a "snap" on it at SnapNames . I'm judging from the posts and advice I have recieved, SnapNames is the leader in the backorder business. I think you were asking if there is one place you can go to check for all backorders. Not that I know of. You will need to check each service individually. Am I correct?

11-10-2003, 10:13 PM	THREAD STARTER #7 (permalink)
Evilhaider NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 252	Terry: Thanks. I went to the site. Where exactly do I check to see if there are any snaps on the domain? I see where it asks me to register if I want to backorder the domain but I'm curious to know if there are any existing backorders on it.

11-14-2003, 06:15 PM	THREAD STARTER #11 (permalink)
Evilhaider NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 252	Terry thanks for the info: I did that and saw 2 boxes as you said. First one had an X in it which denoted it was taken (obviously since I know it's registered) and the second was for backorder and there was no X in it and it allowed me to put a check in there to put a backorder on it. Does snapnames only allow 1 person to put a backorder on a particular domain name? Thanks, Haider

11-14-2003, 11:00 PM	THREAD STARTER #13 (permalink)
Evilhaider NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 252	Thanks guys

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