NameJet: Absolutely no information on backorder status?

[tommedema]

Recently I backordered a domain that, according to Namejet, was to expire on that same day.

However I have now backordered it and there is absolutely no information on their website about the domain's status or what is happening.

When I select it all I see is:

You have this domain on backorder.
High Bid: $69 USD
Type: Wish List
Your Last Bid: $69 USD
Bid History: 2 bids

Interestingly enough, when I perform a whois query on it the result has been changed. It now says:

The data in Networksolutions.com's WHOIS database is provided to you by
Networksolutions.com for information purposes only, that is, to assist you in
obtaining information about or related to a domain name registration
record. Networksolutions.com makes this information available "as is," and
does not guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a WHOIS query, you
agree that you will use this data only for lawful purposes and that,
under no circumstances will you use this data to: (1) allow, enable,
or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial
advertising or solicitations via direct mail, electronic mail, or by
telephone; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to Networksolutions.com (or its systems). The compilation,
repackaging, dissemination or other use of this data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of Networksolutions.com.
Networksolutions.com reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.
By submitting this query, you agree to abide by these terms.

Domain Name: XXX.COM
Registry Domain ID:
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.networksolutions.com
Registrar URL: http://www.networksolutions.com/en_US/
Updated Date: 2014-01-08T00:00:00Z
Creation Date: 2000-01-06T00:00:00Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z
Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC.
Registrar IANA ID: 2
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: Email Masking [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: 1-800-333-7680
Reseller:
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited
Registry Registrant ID:
Registrant Name: Pending Renewal or Deletion
Registrant Organization:
Registrant Street: P.O. Box 430
Registrant City: Herndon
Registrant State/Province: VA
Registrant Postal Code: 20172-0447
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: 570-708-8786
Registrant Phone Ext:
Registrant Fax:
Registrant Fax Ext:
Registrant Email:
Registry Admin ID:
Admin Name: Pending Renewal or Deletion
Admin Organization:
Admin Street: P.O. Box 430
Admin City: Herndon
Admin State/Province: VA
Admin Postal Code: 20172-0447
Admin Country: US
Admin Phone: 570-708-8786
Admin Phone Ext:
Admin Fax:
Admin Fax Ext:
Admin Email: Email Masking [email protected]
Registry Tech ID:
Tech Name: Pending Renewal or Deletion
Tech Organization:
Tech Street: P.O. Box 430
Tech City: Herndon
Tech State/Province: VA
Tech Postal Code: 20172-0447
Tech Country: US
Tech Phone: 570-708-8786
Tech Phone Ext:
Tech Fax:
Tech Fax Ext:
Tech Email: Email Masking [email protected]
Name Server: NS1.PENDINGRENEWALDELETION.COM
Name Server: NS2.PENDINGRENEWALDELETION.COM
DNSSEC:
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/
>>> Last update of whois database: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:13:58 UTC <<<

Information Updated: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:14:33 UTC

While it is now set to expire in 2015, the nameserver is set to NSX.PENDINGRENEWALDELETION.COM. Does this mean that they reserved it for me? Why am I not getting any information from them on the status of the backorder?

 

[Keith]

That domain just expired and can still be renewed for quite some time.

 

[tommedema]

That domain just expired and can still be renewed for quite some time.

Alright, so how do I figure out when it will pass to me, if at all? Shouldn't Namejet take care of informing their customers?

 

[Keith]

Alright, so how do I figure out when it will pass to me, if at all? Shouldn't Namejet take care of informing their customers?

The status will change from wish list to pre-release and then to auction where you can bid on the domain.

 

[tommedema]

The status will change from wish list to pre-release and then to auction where you can bid on the domain.

Still, is there no ETA?

 

[Keith]

Still, is there no ETA?

I'm not sure on the exact breakdown. I think it's about 30 days from expiration before an auction in this case.

 

[tommedema]

Thanks, that helps.

It surprises me that a service this big still requires me to get help from third parties.

 

[Keith]

Thanks, that helps.

It surprises me that a service this big still requires me to get help from third parties.

It's not really a namejet policy. This is how expirations work in general. It just takes time to learn the slight variances at each registrar.

 

[tonecas]

domains get expired but usually have a renew grace period given by current Registrar where the previous owner can still renew the domain. this goes about 35 days in .com and with Network Solutions. during this time the whois changes to what you have shown and the domain gets listed as a pre-release at NameJet.

however, what has been happening for a while, following the lead of increasing prices of LLL.com, registrars are taking domains for themselves for later auction at premium values.