Sedo seller starts auction again while I have already won and paid for the domain

[Varchar]

I won a domain on sedo's auction on 7/29/08 and have paid for it on 7/31/08. I just receive this letter from sedo today:


"You previously expressed interest in purchasing the domain xxxxxx.xxx through Sedo's marketplace. We would like to inform you that the seller is holding a public auction for the domain.
The auction is live and will end on Aug/xx/08 xx:xx PM EST.If you are still interested in xxxxxx.xxx this might be your last chance to purchase it before someone else! The reserve will be displayed on the auction page once it has been met. The domain will definitely sell once the reserve has been met and the auction closes."


What's the meaning of this? Don't I have a binding contract? What can I do to stop them from running another auction and sell me the domain? Should I contact the seller directly?

Thanks.

Regards,

Kawing

 

[StianStian is verified member.]

I won a domain on sedo's auction on 7/29/08 and have paid for it on 7/31/08. I just receive this letter from sedo today:


"You previously expressed interest in purchasing the domain xxxxxx.xxx through Sedo's marketplace. We would like to inform you that the seller is holding a public auction for the domain.
The auction is live and will end on Aug/xx/08 xx:xx PM EST.If you are still interested in xxxxxx.xxx this might be your last chance to purchase it before someone else! The reserve will be displayed on the auction page once it has been met. The domain will definitely sell once the reserve has been met and the auction closes."


What's the meaning of this? Don't I have a binding contract? What can I do to stop them from running another auction and sell me the domain? Should I contact the seller directly?

Thanks.

Regards,

Kawing

Call Sedo and explain the issue and it'll be taken care of. This is obviously a mistake. Good luck man.

 

[Varchar]

Yes, I am waiting 'til 9:30 which their US office is open. The person who confirmed that I'd won the domain is Benjamin Falk and I have his contact number.

 

[StianStian is verified member.]

Yes, I am waiting 'til 9:30 which their US office is open. The person who confirmed that I'd won the domain is Benjamin Falk and I have his contact number.

He's very helpful. I'm sure you'll sort it out.

 

[Varchar]

Seem like the issue has been resolved. Sedo said that it was a technical issue.

 

[BELLC1]

Sedo said that it was a technical issue.

Is there ever any other reason?

 

[Theo]

Once, this happened when there have been shill bids by the seller. Ironically, the domain was dirty.org

 

[Dave Zan]

Once, this happened when there have been shill bids by the seller. Ironically, the domain was dirty.org

Ironic, all right.