Best way to catch a soon expiring domain name?

[PHeaven]

Hi

I know that a domain is soon about to expire, what is the best way to capture so that I got some fair chance against the automated expired domain catching companies?

I know you can backorder in Godaddy, but I don't know "efficient" that is? (meaning how aggressive it will try to capture it).

Or should I signup with many different backorder services to get a better chance?

[blueheelers]

You would be much better off with SnapNames, Pool.com, or another "drop catcher". If I recall, Godaddy will charge you even if it does not actually catch the domain while the others do not. Snap and Pool have a $60 minimum if you are the only one who backorders the name. If multiple people backorder the domain, it goes to auction and the highest bidder.

Good luck

[blend27]

I have invested $60 on SnapNames for the domain that was registered by a competitor for 6 years.

The best Investment I have ever made(on line)

[stu2]

Your best bet is to offer to buy the domain from the existing owner.

If it's at GoDaddy, your next best bet is to place a backorder on the domain at TDNAM (Godaddy auctioneer). Cost is $18.95 upfront. If you don't win the domain you can use the backorder on another domain, and another, until you are successful.

If it's anywhere else your next best bet is to place a $60 backorder at SnapNames or Pool. You only pay if you win. If there is more than 1 backorder on the domain there is a short 3-day auction.