: Is Backordering an expiring domain still a "first come, first served" situation? I'm looking at a domain name that is expired and trying to decide whether it mattes where I place my backorder.

@Angela700

I disagree with toomanyairmiles about steering clear of back ordering domains. I've used the service from GoDaddy and have obtained two domains. In my case I knew the industry very well and that websites were only up for a couple of years. I back ordered a few which were expiring soon and others which had already expired which were in the redemption period. They were never registered and after the deletion I got the domains into my account right away in GoDaddy. isn't much to pay.

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@Voss4911412

Back-ordering is a bit of a cartel, they'll take your money but there are no gaurantees that you'll get the domain or a refund.

My advice, steer well clear of it, if you need a domain find one that's available, but don't give the registry's money on the promise that you might get your domain.

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