Is there a way to check backorders?

Rudy · 08-16-2005, 11:55 AM

Is there a way to check to see if anyone has backordered a domain?

I own a domain for a pretty active forum, with a .net extension. The .org extension expires from GoDaddy tomorrow, and I think it would be a good idea to get the .org, because we're only 6 months old, and have 54 members on the forum, and we're just about to launch into a huge project that will bring us a LOT of publicity in the political area.

So, is there a way to check and see if anyone has backordered the domain?

Also, I'm wondering, I haven't seen an option on NameCheap.com to back order a domain, like some registrars do. Is there a way to do that?

deet · 08-16-2005, 01:34 PM

Since Godaddy will only allow you to place one backorder on a name you could try giving them a call ask them if it's been backordered through them, However that dosent mean no one else has it back-ordered. As far as I know there is no other way to know.

homebuyer · 08-16-2005, 10:38 PM

Just try to Godaddy register the dot-org you are watching. Godaddy will come back with it not being available for registration. Below this notice will be another notice that reads: "Backorder this domain for $18.95." If it does not say this, then someone has already backordered it.

08-16-2005, 11:55 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
Rudy NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United States Posts: 586	Is there a way to check backorders? Is there a way to check to see if anyone has backordered a domain? I own a domain for a pretty active forum, with a .net extension. The .org extension expires from GoDaddy tomorrow, and I think it would be a good idea to get the .org, because we're only 6 months old, and have 54 members on the forum, and we're just about to launch into a huge project that will bring us a LOT of publicity in the political area. So, is there a way to check and see if anyone has backordered the domain? Also, I'm wondering, I haven't seen an option on NameCheap.com to back order a domain, like some registrars do. Is there a way to do that? __________________ Smooth Stone Services Affordable Web Hosting Solutions Starting at only $4.95/month, IT Consulting and Technical Support Hunt Sources - Hunting Resources Online

08-16-2005, 10:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
homebuyer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,068	No need to call Go Just try to Godaddy register the dot-org you are watching. Godaddy will come back with it not being available for registration. Below this notice will be another notice that reads: "Backorder this domain for $18.95." If it does not say this, then someone has already backordered it.

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08-16-2005, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
deet Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,927	Since Godaddy will only allow you to place one backorder on a name you could try giving them a call ask them if it's been backordered through them, However that dosent mean no one else has it back-ordered. As far as I know there is no other way to know.

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Is there a way to check backorders?

No need to call Go