Deadbeat auctions on NameJet

[Acro]

Correct. And that might lead to issues, such as the 2nd highest bidder not being interested in the domain anymore, or they don't wish to allocate their funds to it etc.

[TheLegendaryJP]

I have often wondered why someone who has a special reason for bidding on a name would sign up with a username that is similar to the domain. There are so many examples of this I cannot even count them.

Why tip everyone off you are an enduser? What now dawned on me is it is more likely the auction company opening these accounts that reflect the domain in order to give some credibility to the auction while shilling, just a theory. The fact it happens so often is a huge red flag, no way random unassociated parties would do this..very strange.

[Acro]

Good question. I've seen that often and also seen the term "lawyer" as a suffix to whatever domain or keyword was being auctioned. I think that it's done simply for intimidation - and it has no relation to an actual company. If you had followed my thread about the guy who'd contact corporations that used domains similar to the one being auctioned, offering to bid on their behalf as a "savior" you'll understand what's going on.

[TheLegendaryJP]

Originally Posted by Acro

Good question. I've seen that often and also seen the term "lawyer" as a suffix to whatever domain or keyword was being auctioned. I think that it's done simply for intimidation - and it has no relation to an actual company. If you had followed my thread about the guy who'd contact corporations that used domains similar to the one being auctioned, offering to bid on their behalf as a "savior" you'll understand what's going on.

I actually was involved in blasting that guy here, remember


But yes, to odd that end users keep using similar usernames, just not logical or mathmatically possible at this rate.

[Acro]

I only have one account. Is it possible to have more than one? That might explain the trend. Some outing is needed

[TheLegendaryJP]

Never tried for another, its expensive enough with one lol

[denny007]

I have two accounts, one used only to entrap copy-cunts: backorder lots of crap I do not want and delete minute or two before end. CC listed there has no money in it so if something happens and I will not manage to delete it I will not end up paying lots of crap but rather they will just close that account and I will open another one.

[Acro]

lol Denny, you're something else. Your last minute strategy is priceless.

[Acro]

Another deadbeat winner at Namejet:

domain: multiples.net
winner: makeawishorg
price: $531
date: 5/9/2009

Domain is back in auction.

[Acro]

Another deadbeat winner at Namejet:

domain: candycompany.com
winner: catchoftheday
price: $6,800
date: 7/28/2009

Domain is back in auction.

[Wire]

It has lessened to a degree but still happens too often. Aren't names like bf9238gd09 a dead giveaway?

[Acro]

Another deadbeat winner at Namejet:

domain: xenus.com
winner: artemgalishev
price: $2,420
date: 9/26/2009

Domain is back in auction.

[britishbulldog]

That's why i gave up on namejet long ago,i alway get outbid and the domains there seem to go for ridiculous money compared to snap.