question on domain dropping at NetSol

[HomerJ]

as I understand it domains dropping at Network Solutions are auctioned exclusively on NameJet. I am assuming then it is pointless to place backorders for the domain at any other services like snap or pool. would that be correct?

[CanSpace]

Correct.

[katherine]

Only for the prerelease domains ie domains that are expired but not in pending-delete.

[HomerJ]

thanks CanSpace. thanks sdsinc

Only for the prerelease domains ie domains that are expired but not in pending-delete.

the domain already has several backorders so it will be going to auction, this is not for me but a question i am fielding for a non-domainer. he wanted to know if there was any way to increase the odds of winning it, by going outside of namejet. i didnt think there was. but i am not that experienced in drops so i wasnt positive.

[katherine]

You need to make sure the domain is not in pending-delete status (or redemption). You can check here: http://registrar.verisign-grs.com/whois/
Then it's available through Snapnames only and you will have to compete with fellow bidders but you can still try to buy it from the current owner (if reachable).