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So Dynadot decided to went after the money dropcatchers make and is now doing their auctions and pocking yourself the money they used to make?

Just one simple question (don't know why I bother, but ok)
- The API will never beat any backorder, right? If it does, you grab it for yourselves of course, lol!

So, there's no need for API keys anymore, and thus no need to pay extra on Dynadot. Moving all my names to Godaddy.

Thanks Dynadot.

Connections to the API and our Backorder Service are distributed evenly.   Each has an equal chance of winning.

Is that true?

I have just prepaid some dollars to test de api, but now reading this thread i think is logic that you give priority to the backorder.

Confirm me that the api is at the same priority and chances or please what is the process to get a refund of prepay?

thx

What we said in December is still true.  The API and Backorder are two separate systems.  They don't' even "communicate" with each other, so to speak.

You said: "The Backorder system and API  are separate systems with an equal chance of success."

I say: From the moment this started until today I have been betting against myself on 53 catches.

On every single one, the backorder beat the API. So, either I was the most unlucky person on this planet or what you say is simply not true.

I have no problem with that, but please come clear on that, so that we don't waste our time and resources on the API.

Think about it: it's good for everyone if you come clear on that: we don't hit the server with useless API requests and you make more money.


 [This post has been edited by lidador on Dec 8, 2011 6:57pm.]

The Backorder system and API  are separate systems with an equal chance of success.

I don't understand the problem in giving a straight answer.

Dynadot's user1 goes after domain1 using the Backorder system (which in turns uses the API)

Dynadot's user2 goes after domain1 using the API. (using a drop catcher script or application)

There's no way user2 wins right? There's no way user2 will earn from auctioning the domain he got. You get the domain and auction it yourselves.

I don't know how to put it clearer.


 [This post has been edited by lidador on Jun 28, 2011 4:58pm.]

Backorders are placed prior to our catching the name.  We do not catch domains and then auction them.  You place a backorder, we attempt to catch it, that is how it works.  If you'll notice in our Pending Delete auctions, these are all names that have yet to drop, not names that have recently dropped.

"We only backorder domains that were requested by our customers.  Dynadot does NOT have a domain portfolio and we have NO interest in building one. Your accusations are unfounded."

You misunderstood me. I meant when the API gets a name, you keep it to yourselves, and auction it next on the backorder system. You don't hand it for free to the person who was using the API, right?

Or, as I said before, the API will never beat any backorder, as the backorder system itself uses the same API! So it would make no sense to hand a domain for free when Dynadot itself can pocket a load of money auctioning it: the money drop catchers used to make! That's my point only.

We only backorder domains that were requested by our customers.  Dynadot does NOT have a domain portfolio and we have NO interest in building one. Your accusations are unfounded.

"The backordering system works on the same API, so the answer to that question is, no, that is not correct.  Many of our customers are still using our API to catch dropping domains."

Sure, that's why I used to get 90% of the names I was after and since the backorder system: 0%. IT'S OBVIOUS YOU'RE KEEPING THE NAMES TO YOURSELF! Why wouldn't you, if you have a backorder system? Why would you play against yourself?

"GoDaddy also has a backordering system."

Exactly, that's why I'll be moving to Godaddy. They also have a backorder system but their prices are much better. Moved once all my domains from Domainsite, so I will do it again and again, where the prices are better.

I also have been talking to other drop catchers and they will also do the same as the best thing Dynadot had is gone: their API.

Good luck on profiting from the difference between the new money that will enter from the backordering auctions less the money you will loose from registration fees.  

For some reason you didn't announce this new feature. You knew it would be polemic, to say the least.