Pools new auction system sucks. Then, to top if off they give you your name at some registrar in some small, 3rd world country where you can't manage or transfer your domain.
I just gave up on dropped names for a few months, but I am using eNoms Club Drop now and have gotten 6 out 10 names I have tried for for REG FEE + $10. Now I don't go for the top names, but I have gotten good traffic names for $16.95 a piece. Also, I usually but a $10 bid on the big names just so I can have a shot to bid if I want to and they still seem to hit around 50% on those. I don't get anything for touting eNoms service. I am just telling you it is refreshing and GOOD.
One more thing. ALL of your domains you win go right into your eNom account within a few hours of the end of the drop. They just freaking rock compared to Pool.
Anyway, just trying to help you all out...I will never go back to Pool.
$16.95 for a choice name w/traffic is super! (Yes, I have a $6.95 reseller account, but just buy one). You can afford it by not Paying for just 2-3 names through Pool.
Good luck,
Steve
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