Beginner in domaining - how do I list a domain for auction?

[Nemanja16]

Good day to everyone.

While browsing the internet, I came across this forum and I truly hope I will find someone here who can help me with their advice.

First, let me say that I am completely new to domain trading.
I saw GoDaddy auctions somewhere and noticed that certain domains are being sold for a few hundred or even thousands of euros, so I thought I'd give it a try too.

A few days ago, I bought several domains on GoDaddy.
Yesterday, I paid 4.6 euros for an annual auction membership.
After that, I was hoping I could immediately list my domain for a seven-day auction.
However, I couldn't find an option anywhere to list my domain for
auction.
I can view current auctions, which leads me to believe it is possible to sell on GoDaddy auctions because I see others posting them. I just don't know how to do it.

I contacted GoDaddy support via chat several times, but they only send me links where I can set a fixed price, not an auction. (They also mentioned some site called Afternic, that I need to create a profile there, but again, it all boils down to setting a fixed sale price, not an auction).
After some time, I asked them to simply answer my question: "Can I even list my domain for auction, where I can set the auction duration, and where potential buyers can bid on my domain?"
They didn't answer but gave me an email address to send my question to.
I did that, but I haven't received a response.

I am asking for help from someone who has understanding and patience (who understands that I know absolutely nothing about this process) to explain to me in detail how to list my domain for auction.
So far, what I've done is:

• I logged into GoDaddy using my Google account
• I bought domains
• I paid for auction membership. That’s all. From there, I don't know what to do or how to proceed.

I browsed your forum and saw that this is an oasis of knowledge, which is why I believe I'm in the right place.

I apologize if my question seems silly or ridiculous to anyone, but I hope you will remember that you were once beginners at this, just as I am now

Thank you!

 

[Jannes]

Unfortunately, GoDaddy axed seller auctions, and apparently also customer support:

https://www.godaddy.com/resources/news/godaddy-auctions

https://www.namepros.com/threads/changes-coming-to-godaddy-auctions.1324405/

 

[Nemanja16]

Thank you very much for your response sir.

Could you give me some advice on what is the best thing to do with my domains so I can sell them?

Are there any other places where I can list them for auction?

Any advice would help me a lot.

 

[Jannes]

There really aren't many options, as discussed here:

https://www.namepros.com/threads/how-does-one-list-a-domain-on-godaddy-auctions.1332666/

Successful auctions require demand, and how can there suddenly be demand for domains that you just bought on GoDaddy (without much competition I presume)? If they were handregs, why were they available in the first place if there's demand?

 

[Nemanja16]

I didn't quite understand you... (as i mentioned i m new to domaining )
So, where do you and other users of this forum sell your domains?

 

[muze75]

He's saying that domains available to purchase are available to purchase because no one thought those available domains had enough value/demand to purchase. Basically the catch22 of this whole domain investing concept.

At any rate, Sedo and Namecheap both offer domain auctions.

 

[FOR SALE]

Post thread and sell it here
https://www.namepros.com/marketplace/buy-domains/?prefix_id=325

 

[enterscope]

The Godaddy article mentions "In order to better serve sellers" lol

Because we know that's GD's ultimate goal.... serving sellers. /s