GoDaddy auctions and Namebright (Dropcatch)

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In GoDaddy auctions, once you place a bid, NameBright (DropCatch) will automatically follow up with its own bids. If you end up winning, NameBright has effectively driven up the final price. If your budget is limited, NameBright might also benefit from GoDaddy’s discounted rates. This scenario seems to apply to all .com domains, but the situation with other extensions is unclear. The above is purely personal speculation without any solid evidence, and is provided for entertainment purposes only.