Afternic - Official Thread

[GoDaddy]

Hello NamePros!
By popular demand, we have launched a dedicated feedback thread for Afternic, the GoDaddy-owned domain name marketplace.

We have created this thread as a way for you to tell us what works, what doesn't work, and what features you'd like to see at Afternic (please be constructive with your feedback). We're looking forward to hearing from the domain investment community to help us shape the future of Afternic.

We will also be sharing Afternic product updates in this thread.

Please note that this thread is not meant for support. Please email our support team at [email protected] for assistance.

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

The reason is, they’re trying to get people to call in and make $100 offer

 

[Altetra]

All this errors could be ISP or Browser related intentional, with the help of AI, that is a second reason we got less offers after September.
I came across many domains of my own and that belongs to other people even domainers, that have such error as with steam.com, just chk it and see if resolves for you or not, after I reported here on NP's that my own Spaceship landers were showing that fake "error" as of steam.com website, my domains began resolving and showing the lander.

 

[domainer8888]

I haven't received a single inquiry since October 8, 2026. This is the first time I've experienced something like this. Even on October 8, I received two inquiries, but one was marked as "Confused" by Afternic, meaning Afternic hadn't assigned a broker to it.

I own more than 1,700 domains. Throughout late September and all of October, I barely received any inquiries either!

I too have barely seen any action since the latter half of October, and I have a smaller portfolio with "only" 700 domains.

Same here, no new leads in October!

I also had weird drop in inquires

Specifically came on namepros today to check if other's experience this too currently. I own around 4,000 domains, mostly .coms. A single sale in October, where usually it's 4 to 5.

 

[the_poet]

Do you get the error message attached when logging in at @Afternic and @GoDaddy ?

 

[Future Sensors]

Do you get the error message attached when logging in at @Afternic and @GoDaddy ?

Which of the 2 login methods are you using?

 

[the_poet]

Which of the 2 login methods are you using?

Never mind, it's working now. BTW I got the message before even trying to login.

 

[DomainRecap]

I don't like funds being released on a Thursday or Friday as by the time Monday rolls around, it's like the system forgets you're owed money.

 

[Future Sensors]

Swetha calls out GoDaddy over $300,000 offer on a $38,275 domain

https://domaingang.com/domain-news/swetha-calls-out-godaddy-over-300000-offer-on-a-38275-domain/

 

[URL Stream]

Swetha calls out GoDaddy over $300,000 offer on a $38,275 domain

https://domaingang.com/domain-news/swetha-calls-out-godaddy-over-300000-offer-on-a-38275-domain/

CC: @DNGear

 

[DomainRecap]

Another Afternic sale, another "This domain transfer requires consent from others... will reach out within 3 business days with more information" block.

This is getting really stupid as 75% of my recent Afternic sales have been blocked with this or similar messages. It's truly maddening, especially as I gave this guy to deal just to get a quick sale for some auctions.

 

[DomainRecap]

That time between a) the Afternic broker having a long back and forth with the buyer (based on my hidden BIN and Floor prices) then posting an "Offer Accepted".... and b) the Final Price being updated...

And you never really know what it'll be, as I've received Floor, BIN, In-between, and even Greater-than BIN sales prices on this type of transaction. It's like a Christmas present they won't let me open.

edit: If anyone was interested, they hit my (hidden) Buy it Now price, so I'm happy.

 

[DomainRecap]

Another Afternic sale, another "This domain transfer requires consent from others... will reach out within 3 business days with more information" block.

This is getting really stupid as 75% of my recent Afternic sales have been blocked with this or similar messages. It's truly maddening, especially as I gave this guy to deal just to get a quick sale for some auctions.

Damn, another Afternic sale and another "This domain transfer requires consent from others... we will reach out within 3 business days with more information" notation.

When will the madness end?

 

[sniper2009]

That time between a) the Afternic broker having a long back and forth with the buyer (based on my hidden BIN and Floor prices) then posting an "Offer Accepted".... and b) the Final Price being updated...

And you never really know what it'll be, as I've received Floor, BIN, In-between, and even Greater-than BIN sales prices on this type of transaction. It's like a Christmas present they won't let me open.

edit: If anyone was interested, they hit my (hidden) Buy it Now price, so I'm happy.

I’m not really happy with some of the brokers. In some cases, they send just one email to the buyer and then take a very long time to follow up, if they follow up at all.

I’ve also had a similar experience with a recent sale. The transaction status showed “Offer Accepted,” but I still have no idea what the accepted offer amount was. I’m still waiting to find out!

I believe Afternic needs to improve its brokerage service and review the performance of its brokers. Some are genuinely excellent and very professional, while others are unfortunately quite disappointing. There seems to be a significant inconsistency in the quality of service.

 

[DomainRecap]

What Afternic needs to do is require brokers to update the Status of each negotiation in a timely manner. I accept offers and I never see the transaction updated to Offer Accepted; it just sits there like a turd until the buyer pays, then it moves to the Sold column.

Either update the Status every step of the way, or just get rid of all the Status fields if no one is going to update them.

I’ve also had a similar experience with a recent sale. The transaction status showed “Offer Accepted,” but I still have no idea what the accepted offer amount was. I’m still waiting to find out!

Apparently you will not find out the Final Sales Price until the buyer pays and it's pushed over to Sold.

 

[Pierre Barnard]

Couldnt agree more with the sentiments/suggestions above from @sniper2009 and @DomainRecap. At the moment it's hit and miss.

 

[Bearded Goat]

Damn, another Afternic sale and another "This domain transfer requires consent from others... we will reach out within 3 business days with more information" notation.

When will the madness end?

@DomainRecap What extension are the sales that you are getting this will reach out in 3 day message?

 

[love4ever]

What Afternic needs to do is require brokers to update the Status each negotiation in a timely manner. I accept offers and I never see the transaction updated to Offer Accepted; it just sits there like a turd until the buyer pays, then it moves to the Sold column.

Either update the Status every step of the way, or just get rid of all the Status fields if no one is going to update them.



Apparently you will not find out the Final Sales Price until the buyer pays and it's pushed over to Sold.

When i reply to transcation assurance email telling them instead of sending reminder emails,please read the updates i wrote at transcation activity , They replied as below !!
So since they keep deciding that its not a live chat, they will not change and stay slow & delaying .

.

 

[dr manos]

Do not know if someone here has same problem, when adding names last days and these are listed already from someone else, there is no verification phase at any as usually, submit goes on and then names are not added to portfolio.
If someone could test would be great
Thx
@Afternic

 

[Garet]

Do not know if someone here has same problem, when adding names last days and these are listed already from someone else, there is no verification phase at any as usually, submit goes on and then names are not added to portfolio.
If someone could test would be great
Thx
@Afternic

My experience is that Afternic is no longer flagging names on the front end when you add them. They are silently added to the Listing Resolution Center. From there, one can do the verification.

It pays to frequently check the Listing Resolution Center. I also find names that are added initially but later removed. This is also without notice but they can be found in the Listing Resolution Center.

 

[Pierre Barnard]

My experience is that Afternic is no longer flagging names on the front end when you add them. They are silently added to the Listing Resolution Center. From there, one can do the verification.

It pays to frequently check the Listing Resolution Center. I also find names that are added initially but later removed. This is also without notice but they can be found in the Listing Resolution Center.

This.