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.

 

[BritFlippa]

ok maybe I missed something
but if u seem equally good with closing it as getting in... then why u bother with either?

Because some of the Names will start dropping next month.

I wasn't sure if they can detect that I no longer own them or will they continue to offer them for sale?

 

[alcy]

Because some of the Names will start dropping next month.

I wasn't sure if they can detect that I no longer own them or will they continue to offer them for sale?

as I said if u r ok to close it then if they sell name u no longer own they will just close your account

 

[D Haynes]

I wasn't sure if they can detect that I no longer own them or will they continue to offer them for sale?

Knowing whether the names being sold are owned by the seller or not has never been high on ANs priority list.

 

[BritFlippa]

Knowing whether the names being sold are owned by the seller or not has never been high on ANs priority list.

Business as usual then.
All I can do is email them as each Name drops, and see if there's any response.

 

[Kyle Tully]

... or at least the part that GD lost 3 years ago!


No, I expected them to ask me questions that only someone with access to the account would know.
Like PayPal's security questions.

My user name & PW are accepted, then it asks to confirm a code they want to send to an old phone number.

To be fair, managing your 2FA is your responsibility.

Security questions can be leaked, socially engineered, or in many cases easily guessed and are a poor security measure. I sure wouldn't want Godaddy giving access to my account to anyone who could guess a few security questions.

 

[alkabetano]

@GoDaddy

My Afternic Account Got Permanently Suspended Without Clear Reason​

I was surprised to find my account suddenly locked with the message:
“This account is locked. Please contact Customer S**New!Click to edit**upport.”

I want to be very clear: I have **not violated any Afternic policies**, nor have I received any prior warning, explanation, or request for clarification.

I am a legitimate domain investor and seller, and my account activity has always been compliant with your platform’s rules and standards. Locking an account without notice or reason directly impacts my business, my listed assets, and ongoing transactions.

 

[alcy]

@GoDaddy

My Afternic Account Got Permanently Suspended Without Clear Reason​

I was surprised to find my account suddenly locked with the message:
“This account is locked. Please contact Customer S**New!Click to edit**upport.”

I want to be very clear: I have **not violated any Afternic policies**, nor have I received any prior warning, explanation, or request for clarification.

I am a legitimate domain investor and seller, and my account activity has always been compliant with your platform’s rules and standards. Locking an account without notice or reason directly impacts my business, my listed assets, and ongoing transactions.

these types posts historically always end one way.

because account closure for zero reason and thus by error on any platform is basically same odds as lotto win.

 

[alkabetano]

these types posts historically always end one way.

because account closure for zero reason and thus by error on any platform is basically same odds as lotto win.

that's mean I can't recover it?

 

[BritFlippa]

To be fair, managing your 2FA is your responsibility.

True - but I believe I did manage it by updating my Primary Phone Number.

I updated my GD account at the same time and that shows my new phone number as 'Primary' -

but when I wanted to change some details GD wanted to send the code to my Secondary number.

I believe the same thing is happening with AN.

 

[alcy]

that's mean I can't recover it?

ask if u can appeal

when I was banned on tinder cause apparently u cant tell other adults online your seksual fantasies everyone tell everyone in bedroom... I appealed. and now I'm back on tinder

but maybe afternic not tinder.

try

 

[NameGroove]

True - but I believe I did manage it by updating my Primary Phone Number.

I updated my GD account at the same time and that shows my new phone number as 'Primary' -

but when I wanted to change some details GD wanted to send the code to my Secondary number.

I believe the same thing is happening with AN.

That doesn't seem fair - assuming you "verified" your primary number.

 

[alkabetano]

when I was banned on tinder cause apparently u cant tell other adults online your seksual fantasies everyone tell everyone in bedroom... I appealed. and now I'm back on tinder

but maybe afternic not ti

they say it is permanently locked

 

[alcy]

they say it is permanently locked

well I just posted on your thread where u go in details and I think your sales looked weird to them so u got closed

which sucks cause u r newbie and need sale venues and afternic is best.. by far ..for exposure.

too bad

happy new year

 

[Embrand]

I have twice in recent weeks filled out "Price Request" forms for domains I am interested in. The GoDaddy lander says "Get a price in less than 24 hours". I have not received a reply in either case.

I obviously don't know if the sellers use self-brokerage or Afternic's brokers, but this is not a good buyer experience. I wonder how many sales are missed because of this.

Also, it would be nice to get an email confirmation after filling out the price request form.

 

[D Haynes]

they say it is permanently locked

Try DMing @GoDaddy here. They are usually responsive and may be able to shed some light on your situation.

 

[alkabetano]

Try DMing @GoDaddy here. They are usually responsive and may be able to shed some light on your situation.

i will do

 

[BritFlippa]

That doesn't seem fair - assuming you "verified" your primary number.

I had my check list of sites to update, so I'm pretty certain that I did.

Both GD phone numbers are showing as 'Verified' but they choose to use the Secondary number.
I tried to update Contact Preferences - but this entails a code being sent to my Secondary phone which
is the old number ....

I've explained it all to AN and just waiting for their response.

 

[Kyle Tully]

True - but I believe I did manage it by updating my Primary Phone Number.

I updated my GD account at the same time and that shows my new phone number as 'Primary' -

but when I wanted to change some details GD wanted to send the code to my Secondary number.

I believe the same thing is happening with AN.

OK well that does sound like another classic GD bug!

 

[NameGroove]

I had my check list of sites to update, so I'm pretty certain that I did.

Both GD phone numbers are showing as 'Verified' but they choose to use the Secondary number.
I tried to update Contact Preferences - but this entails a code being sent to my Secondary phone which
is the old number ....

I've explained it all to AN and just waiting for their response.

If it's in their system as verified then they should accept it.

I look forward to hearing @GoDaddy and @Afternic response

 

[alkabetano]

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.

I have sent all the recent activity on the account and all proofs of activity via private message. Please help me recover the account.