PJ Baldwin
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I'm interested in an Epik domain that's 2 weeks past its expiration date. The domain is valuable enough that there will likely be many interested parties if it does in fact go to auction.
Most major registrars send their expiring domains to a pre-release auction partner (such as NameJet or GD Auctions) with the auction starting X days past the expiration date (e.g. day 26). The process is simple and predictable.
Epik, however, seems to have a more complicated process that involves different "stages" which may or may not include NameLiquidation.com, SnapNames (pre-release), a "Daily Diamonds" reverse auction, and in-house "first-come first-serve backorders processed [before] sending it to SnapNames" (according to their CEO several years ago, which appears to be outdated now).
So, can someone please provide a current up-to-date explanation of Epik's stages and timeline for expiring domains? Also, does the process potentially change for domains that Epik deems to have high value (e.g. $5-10k range)?
All I want is an opportunity to bid on the domain!
Thanks in advance.
Most major registrars send their expiring domains to a pre-release auction partner (such as NameJet or GD Auctions) with the auction starting X days past the expiration date (e.g. day 26). The process is simple and predictable.
Epik, however, seems to have a more complicated process that involves different "stages" which may or may not include NameLiquidation.com, SnapNames (pre-release), a "Daily Diamonds" reverse auction, and in-house "first-come first-serve backorders processed [before] sending it to SnapNames" (according to their CEO several years ago, which appears to be outdated now).
So, can someone please provide a current up-to-date explanation of Epik's stages and timeline for expiring domains? Also, does the process potentially change for domains that Epik deems to have high value (e.g. $5-10k range)?
All I want is an opportunity to bid on the domain!
Thanks in advance.