Expired Domains

Godaddy Domain Name Aftermarket:

February 2005
We still do not guarantee that the backorder will secure the domain, because it is still possible for the original owner to renew the domain while it is in the grace period, and also possible for the original owner to retrieve the domain from Redemption. However, if the original owner does not try to retrieve the domain during the grace or redemption period, then yes, you would be guaranteed to secure the domain with the Backorder as no other registrars would have access to the domain because it is still in our system.

May 2005
GoDaddy sends all expired domain names registered with godaddy to auction approximately 10 days after the domain expiration date. If no bids are made on the domain at auction the name will be awarded to the back order holder. If a bid is made, the domain will be awarded to the high bidder.
Your backorder is still a supposedly a valuable asset, it can be used to attempt to capture expiring names from all registrars and will capture names at GoDaddy that do not receive a bid.

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