request Jason Newby, GoDaddy, who is he?

Wisegai said:

To review, what is the recommended strategy to get domains from someone like Jason? I’m hearing that you wait for the domain to get close to expiration, visit an auction website like dynadot, win the auction, and then hope that they don’t remember to renew after you win?

Gai

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That strategy fails about 99% of the time. Jason watches all his domains being auctioned off. He is well known as somebody who doesn't renew until the very last moment.

stub said:

That strategy fails about 99% of the time. Jason watches all his domains being auctioned off. He is well known as somebody who doesn't renew until the very last moment.

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Thanks for the quick response. So to avoid stimulating a "demand signal" through bidding, is it safer to say to watch the domain expire if it does? If so, how do I enable a purchase at that point considering most domain registrars will still put in a 30 day Grace period (or is that when it hits auction and what we are referring to in this thread).

Thanks

Wisegai said:

Thanks for the quick response. So to avoid stimulating a "demand signal" through bidding, is it safer to say to watch the domain expire if it does? If so, how do I enable a purchase at that point considering most domain registrars will still put in a 30 day Grace period (or is that when it hits auction and what we are referring to in this thread).

Thanks

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For .com, after 45 days, but restricted to maybe 30 days at some registrars, like GoDaddy, you cannot renew the domain any more. It goes into registry redemption, if it is not sold off in the registrars expiring auctions, where the original owner has to pay the registry redemption fee, which varies between registrars between $60 and $260 (typically), plus renewal to renew the domain. The only way you can get at the domain, is when it enters the last 5 days of it's life, Usually between 75-80 days after expiry, when the Status changes to Registry Delete. When you can pick it up in any Pending Delete Drop-Catcher, like DropCatch/SnapNames/NameJet. I always recommend DropCatch. Because they are the cheapest (@ $59), and catch the majority of the caught domains, every day. The only downside, is, if there are 2 or more backorders, it goes to a 3 day open (for everybody) auction. But, unless it's an excellent name, can often be won, for under $200.

However. If you want a domain which is owed by Jason, it's probably not going to drop, and you are better to go find an alternative domain, if you don't want to pay his prices.

stub said:

For .com, after 45 days, but restricted to maybe 30 days at some registrars, like GoDaddy, you cannot renew the domain any more. It goes into registry redemption, if it is not sold off in the registrars expiring auctions, where the original owner has to pay the registry redemption fee, which varies between registrars between $60 and $260 (typically), plus renewal to renew the domain. The only way you can get at the domain, is when it enters the last 5 days of it's life, Usually between 75-80 days after expiry, when the Status changes to Registry Delete. When you can pick it up in any Pending Delete Drop-Catcher, like DropCatch/SnapNames/NameJet. I always recommend DropCatch. Because they are the cheapest (@ $59), and catch the majority of the caught domains, every day. The only downside, is, if there are 2 or more backorders, it goes to a 3 day open (for everybody) auction. But, unless it's an excellent name, can often be won, for under $200.

However. If you want a domain which is owed by Jason, it's probably not going to drop, and you are better to go find an alternative domain, if you don't want to pay his prices.

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Thanks so much. You saved me a lot of false hope for the next 60 days I’m waiting for a domain, and I can better focus that on rebranding my business. I truly appreciate it, and the information on Dropcatch gives me new resources I wasn’t aware of to launch my non-profit too. Sincerely, it means a lot that you spend the time for this forum, and it adds tremendous value for the community.

Thank you

Wisegai said:

Thanks so much. You saved me a lot of false hope for the next 60 days I’m waiting for a domain, and I can better focus that on rebranding my business. I truly appreciate it, and the information on Dropcatch gives me new resources I wasn’t aware of to launch my non-profit too. Sincerely, it means a lot that you spend the time for this forum, and it adds tremendous value for the community.

Thank you

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You are welcome

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stub said:

You are welcome

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Sorry, another question. I was able to find an acceptable solution and go after a *dictionary-word*+*letter*.org thats similar to what Newby took but the domain says "expired".
Whois record says:

Registrar: reg.ru.
Registrant: (blank)
Expired: 2019-02-18

What are my steps to acquire this? It's not showing up on dropcatch yet.

Thanks again.

It won't appear on DropCatch until it is in the Registry Delete phase of it's life... those last 5 days 75-80. It will appear on DropCatch's Pending Delete list. They don't sell expiring domains (those domains before the move into Registry Redemption period after 45 days). Except for their own in-house HugeDomains inventory. Listed as DropCatch's Pre-Release.

It might appear on SnapNames/NameJet (depending on the Registrar) at about 30-40 (not sure of the exact) days after expiry. But the original registrant might still be able to renew the domain, depending on the Registrar's ToS. You might also be able to email the registrant, to ask his intentions about the domain. ie: is he really dropping it? Would he consider selling it to you for $50? You need to conclude such a deal before the domain goes into Registry Redemption (after 45 days). This is not a very successful strategy. But it might or might not work.

The actual letter might be quite important. "O' is generally good, "J" probably not so good. There would be a huge difference in price compared to the dictionary word between the .com and .the .org. By as much as 90% (depending on the word). then deduct another x% (between 50-90) for there being a random letter tagged onto the end of the domain. We cannot give you concrete examples, unless you can give us a concrete domain name. But you get my drift.

Personally, I would say Jason's prices are generally over-inflated. So I wouldn't necessarily take his pricing as indicative of true marketplace values. But that's just my opinion. That's his business model. He is still in business. So it must be working for him.

You might find this link an interesting read. https://www.namepros.com/threads/strategy-for-expiring-deleting-domains.878648/#post-4999942 It covers the whole gamut of expiring domains. What was true then. Is still true today. You might need to read the whole thread to get brought up to date with some aspects.

stub said:

It won't appear on DropCatch until it is in the Registry Delete phase of it's life... those last 5 days 75-80. It will appear on DropCatch's Pending Delete list. They don't sell expiring domains (those domains before the move into Registry Redemption period after 45 days). Except for their own in-house HugeDomains inventory. Listed as DropCatch's Pre-Release.

It might appear on SnapNames/NameJet (depending on the Registrar) at about 30-40 (not sure of the exact) days after expiry. But the original registrant might still be able to renew the domain, depending on the Registrar's ToS. You might also be able to email the registrant, to ask his intentions about the domain. ie: is he really dropping it? Would he consider selling it to you for $50? You need to conclude such a deal before the domain goes into Registry Redemption (after 45 days). This is not a very successful strategy. But it might or might not work.

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Thanks again Guru Snap. Since the 45 day-since-expiry milestone *is next week* (edit), the registry contact is Russian living in Moskva, and the registry server status code on whois states “autorenewperiod” I’m just weary of contacting them. I guess by your graphic, I can than wait for namejet, snapnames, or backorder it through my own US registrar ($60) before the next 75 day milestone. I’m assuming it’s in registry redemption now, but the status code didn’t change on the registry server.

Registrar WHOIS Server: Whois dot reg dot com
Registrar URL: reg dot com
Updated Date: 2019-02-19T02:18:33Z
Creation Date: 2018-02-18T10:56:28Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2020-02-18T10:56:28Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date:
Registrar: Registrar of Domain Names
Registrar IANA ID: 1606
Registrar Abuse Contact Email:
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone:
Reseller:
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited
Domain Status: autoRenewPeriod

Personally, I think your most reliable and cheapest way to obtain this domain would be by a backorder on DropCatch for $59, after the domain enters Pending Delete. For the $59 you get rid of most of the heavyweight competition, in 1 backorder. Of course. If you are a gambling man. You could wait and pick it up for hand-reg. After all, not everybody wants the .org domain. It needs to be quite special, for it to be picked up as a backorder. The first option is the most secure option. The sencond option is the least secure option. You pays your money, or takes the choice

NB: Of course more secure than the first option is to backorder it everywhere, including SnapNames and NameJet

stub said:

Personally, I think your most reliable and cheapest way to obtain this domain would be by a backorder on DropCatch for $59, after the domain enters Pending Delete. For the $59 you get rid of most of the heavyweight competition, in 1 backorder. Of course. If you are a gambling man. You could wait and pick it up for hand-reg. After all, not everybody wants the .org domain. It needs to be quite special, for it to be picked up as a backorder. The first option is the most secure option. The sencond option is the least secure option. You pays your money, or takes the choice

NB: Of course more secure than the first option is to backorder it everywhere, including SnapNames and NameJet

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Hey its' me again. Thanks again for such a thorough response and being so courteous with your help. I was curious about the Dropcatch backorder price you mentioned $59. Is it always $59 because I'm also seeing $15 for pending delete. Is this an error? When I look at the same domain on namejet and snapnames, they are saying $79 for minimum bid.

Thanks!

Wisegai said:

Hey its' me again. Thanks again for such a thorough response and being so courteous with your help. I was curious about the Dropcatch backorder price you mentioned $59. Is it always $59 because I'm also seeing $15 for pending delete. Is this an error? When I look at the same domain on namejet and snapnames, they are saying $79 for minimum bid.

Thanks!

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Sorry. My typo. .com b/o are $59 .org b/o are $15 on DropCatch.

stub said:

Sorry. My typo. .com b/o are $59 .org b/o are $15 on DropCatch.

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Thanks successfully bought the .org from auction and it's in my possession and the desired .com just expired. Time to test if the rumors are true and if Jason will stick to his price or let it go. Will wait about 30 days before making a new offer and report back.

Hey folks,

If we wanted to do business with Jason or any sellers, can you provide me a link to a thread that provides instructions for safe domain transaction? Is everything done through escrow.com to ensure no one runs away with a PayPal payment?

Thank you for supporting newbies.

Reviving this thread in 2023...

This thread seems to be "The Place" on the Internet to discuss Jason Newby and his antics using Dynadot, and previously GoDaddy.

What is the latest? Has anyone who posted or monitors this thread managed to get some of the domains he hoards since that last post 2 years ago?

webtitan said:

There is one domain that expired and than registered(or maybe was bought at auction) at GoDaddy by Jason Newby.
Domain of itself does not represent anything and has zero value.

I sent many emails to this man, but received no response.

The database of service Domaintools shows that this man own near 20,000 domains

Someone knows about him any information?
Or maybe he is on this forum?

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www dot wipo dot .int/amc/en/domains/search/text.jsp?case=D2021-4256

Aibob said:

www dot wipo dot .int/amc/en/domains/search/text.jsp?case=D2021-4256

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Thank you. I had come across this document during my recent search.
Was wondering if any other users of this forum had managed to recover domains held by Newby on Dynadot.

I came across this thread while searching: who owned this domain in the past? Found his name, Jason Newby (who owns about 35,836 domains).

I think I was lucky enough to have that domain in my account right now. The domain is about 14 years old (registered in 2009). This is not a domain I want to sell again, but just for some fun project.