I am trying to get feedback on NameJet's pre-release process.
The situation:
1. I am the only bidder on a couple of pre-release domains.
2. The domains are listed in my account as pending auction after the Backorder deadline is reached.
3. NameJet's FAQ indicates that when there's a single bidder, the auction will be closed immediately, my account charged and the domain assigned. That's what I expect.
4. A day and a half later, I have not received any emails from NameJet, the auction has not begun and I notice that the domains are now in my Wishlist.
5. A check of the registry shows that the domains have conveniently been renewed through 2010, although the registrar whois data still reports the expiry date that occurred last month. The whois data for one of the domains is now revealed (it had previously been protected by a privacy service) and a little research shows that the registrant information is not accurate (the same email address is associated with different names and addresses on different domains and looks downright bogus).
6. NameJet support informs me that the registrar can cancel an auction before, during or after (?) the auction for any reason and no further information can be provided.
Has anyone else experienced something like this? The timing of the supposed "renewal" of both domains after I am the only pre-release bidder bothers me and I was under the impression that the backorder deadline is after the 30 day redemption period in which the current owner can renew the domain.
The situation:
1. I am the only bidder on a couple of pre-release domains.
2. The domains are listed in my account as pending auction after the Backorder deadline is reached.
3. NameJet's FAQ indicates that when there's a single bidder, the auction will be closed immediately, my account charged and the domain assigned. That's what I expect.
4. A day and a half later, I have not received any emails from NameJet, the auction has not begun and I notice that the domains are now in my Wishlist.
5. A check of the registry shows that the domains have conveniently been renewed through 2010, although the registrar whois data still reports the expiry date that occurred last month. The whois data for one of the domains is now revealed (it had previously been protected by a privacy service) and a little research shows that the registrant information is not accurate (the same email address is associated with different names and addresses on different domains and looks downright bogus).
6. NameJet support informs me that the registrar can cancel an auction before, during or after (?) the auction for any reason and no further information can be provided.
Has anyone else experienced something like this? The timing of the supposed "renewal" of both domains after I am the only pre-release bidder bothers me and I was under the impression that the backorder deadline is after the 30 day redemption period in which the current owner can renew the domain.
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