How does Snapnames handle expired domain auctions?

[The Grinch]

One of the very first domains i regged back in 2003 (i sold it the same year) has expired and is pending delete.
The expiring registrar is Moniker.

I know moniker auctions all its expiring domains off on snapnames, but what has me confused is how the process works.

Its current status is pendingdelete which usually takes 5 days. I noticed snapnames says that domain will be available for auction on its site the same date the deletion should take place, and is accepting bids.

So my question is, will the domain drop for good to be regged at any register, or do they snatch it up? which seems a bit silly to me.

The domain isn't very good, but i'd pay reg fee again for it just for the nostalgia, but i don't want to get into some weird bidding war, which probably wouldn't even happen due to the domain not being the best ever.

Does anyone know how this entire process works? Will they even try to get it if no prebids are placed?

thanks

 

[silentg]

If it says Pending Delete then it can be caught by other drop catchers as well.

Pending Delete domains show Drop beside Source. Ex. https://www.snapnames.com/domain/fungifts.com.action

 

[The Grinch]

so its pretty much like a backorder auction? They wont even bother to catch it if no one bids?
So i should be able to use a 99cent godaddy coupon and get it if no one backorders.

 

[silentg]

Yeah it would be if it is in pending delete status. Yeah you can hand register if it's not a sought after keyword or brandable domain.

 

[cdboard]

if you like the domain, and it sounds like you do,........ backorder it.

there are inexpensive backorders that can be tried. dynadot and godaddy, for example. use a discount code if you buy a godaddy backorder.

backorder AND try for a 99cent handreg. both.

 

[The Grinch]

if you like the domain, and it sounds like you do,........ backorder it.

there are inexpensive backorders that can be tried. dynadot and godaddy, for example. use a discount code if you buy a godaddy backorder.

backorder AND try for a 99cent handreg. both.

godaddy doesnt let you use 99cent coupons for it. they make you buy credits to use for backorders and auctions.

I had some money refunded for instore credit so i went ahead and set up the backorder, using a 30% off cart coupon, only had to pay like $11 today, which isnt much more than renewal fee.

I wonder if its too late, i did this 5 hours ago , and all the details on the domain are blank.