Domain Auction Reviews

At auctions.godaddy.com, the prices for domain names can vary greatly depending on the domain name itself. Some domains are listed for as low as $25, while others can go up to $17,000 or more. The cost to list a domain for sale is free for GoDaddy Auctions Members. They can accept offers from potential buyers, send their own counteroffers, set a Buy Now Price, or start a 7-Day Public Auction. When the domain is sold, the GoDaddy commission amount is deducted. The annual membership fee for GoDaddy Auctions is $4.99 (excluding taxes). There are no additional buyer fees, however, certain domain purchases may include the cost of a one-year renewal or transfer. All prices on GoDaddy Auctions listings are shown in USD. Please note that these details are subject to change and it's always best to check the latest information on the official website..

Auctions.godaddy.com is a marketplace for domain sellers and potential buyers. Sellers can list their domains for sale in the marketplace, and GoDaddy Auctions charges a percentage of the sale price once the domain is sold. The seller can also add optional features to increase the exposure of a listed domain. There are currently no additional fees when buying through GoDaddy Auctions, however certain domain purchases may include the cost of a one-year renewal or transfer. All prices on GoDaddy Auctions listings are shown in USD, regardless of the currency you'll be paying in. Thousands of people make money by buying and selling domain names, and Auctions are one of many ways to get started with domain name investing. The domain aftermarket is the secondary market for domains where buyers can attempt to acquire domains that are already registered, have recently expired or will be expiring soon. It's also where sellers can list domains for purchase using different listing options. Registrars that offer aftermarket services are a great place to get noticed by businesses and investors looking for domain names. GoDaddy Auctions, for example, allows you to list your domain names for sale, set buy-it-now prices, put domains up for auction and manage negotiations. Domain investors use domain marketplaces as a fast and easy way to put domains in front of interested buyers. Registrar network integrations like Afternic DLS, allow domain investors to reach an even broader audience of domain registrants. Marketplaces that offer other services, like domain parking and advertising, can be a good place to reach potential buyers in a market you are trying to target..

At auctions.godaddy.com, the payment method depends on the domain's selling price. For domains that sell for less than US$5,000, the transaction is processed in-house through Transaction Assurance. If the domain sells for more than US$5,000, the transaction may be processed through Escrow.com, an escrow service that subtracts processing fees from the seller's proceeds.

For expired domains, Transaction Assurance verifies the funds within 5 days after the buyer pays for the domain at GoDaddy Auctions®. After verification, the domain is transferred to the buyer. The transfer method depends on where the domain is registered.

For domains registered somewhere else, the seller initiates the transfer by logging into their Auctions account then Selling List, then Sold, then Begin Transfer and enters the domain's authorization code obtained by the domain’s registrar after having it unlocked.

For domains registered with GoDaddy, if the domain has domain protection enabled, it needs to be downgraded to no protection before transferring to another account. Once that's completed, the domain should be moved to the buyer automatically.

To make and receive payments for your domain, you need to set up your GoDaddy Auctions® payee account. It's also recommended to set up 2-step verification for the best security on your domains and account..