domain auctions

What to do after the auction

[WaDodger]

I've searched several forums for an answer, but haven't found what I'm looking for, so here goes...

During the last couple weeks, I've captured several domains through one of the large auction services. I get two notices - one from the auction service notifying me of my successful bid; the other from the registrar where the name exists. So far, so good.

Through this process, I now 'own' domain names at several registrars. I understand 60 days is required before I can transfer (or unlock, right?) these domains to my preferred registrar. My goal is to have all my domains in one account, at one registrar.

Here's my question:

In order to access my domains - or transfer them over to me - do I need to open an account at each of these registrars? I would hope not, as some membership plans/accounts are as much, if not more, than I paid for the name.

Obviously, I don't want to take any chance on losing the domains I've won. Just wondering if somebody can A, B, C the process for me from the time I win an auction to the time it's safely in my preferred registrar account. Reading the TOS and agreements on the various registrar sites only confuses the matter ... at least in my case.

Thanks, in advance.

[Webwork]

You should have received a confirming email with account login info.

Unfortunately, for some registrars/systems, it appears that their emails are blacklisted, so you may have to contact the drop catching service directly to get your account info to gain control of the domains. You will have to provide the necessary proof that you are one and the same with the auction winner, such as credit card info used to pay the auction, etc.

[WaDodger]

Thanks for your response. I have received account info from the registrars, though in one case that information wasn't complete and I ended up at a deadend. Contacted support. Waiting. Another one seems to require opening an account, and payment for that account. I also contacted support to see if this is indeed the process, but not heard back.

I just wanted to know if I need to open accounts at each of these registrars in order to access my domains. If that is the case, I can deal with the hassle of doing so. However, paying for their services which I don't want, nor need - just to access my domain seems excessive. Just wondering if this is the standard before I moved on to dealing with the other registrars.

[Webwork]

No. The standard has been that the fee you paid for the drop catch covers all costs. No extra fees. The account should be automatically created in your name and you should be given access.

Anything less is nonsense.

The drop catching service should be helping you all along the way if there's a problem, as they are the ones who set up the relationship with the registrar.

That's not to say that my life in the drop catching world has been without some pain, but after the first 100 or so dropcatches/auctions you should reasonably expect some assistance.