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Hi all — quick question for anyone who's used GoDaddy Auctions to buy a domain: what's your experience with the whole process from bidding to transfer? I'm planning to bid on a few names and would love to hear real-world pros and cons.
Specifically, I'm wondering about **hidden fees**, payment/transfer timing, and whether the listed final price is really the only cost I should expect. Did you encounter extra charges for the transfer, renewal, or any seller/platform fees? How smooth was the **ownership transfer** and domain unlock process?
Also curious about risk — have you ever won a bid and then run into problems like the seller not completing the transfer, a domain being locked, or unexpected disputes? If so, how did GoDaddy handle refunds or escrow? Any tips on protecting myself (escrow services, screenshots, deadlines)?
Please share which types of domains worked best (expired, drop auctions, private sellers), any bidding strategies that actually helped, and platform quirks to watch out for. Real examples and platform names are especially helpful — thanks in advance for your insights!
Specifically, I'm wondering about **hidden fees**, payment/transfer timing, and whether the listed final price is really the only cost I should expect. Did you encounter extra charges for the transfer, renewal, or any seller/platform fees? How smooth was the **ownership transfer** and domain unlock process?
Also curious about risk — have you ever won a bid and then run into problems like the seller not completing the transfer, a domain being locked, or unexpected disputes? If so, how did GoDaddy handle refunds or escrow? Any tips on protecting myself (escrow services, screenshots, deadlines)?
Please share which types of domains worked best (expired, drop auctions, private sellers), any bidding strategies that actually helped, and platform quirks to watch out for. Real examples and platform names are especially helpful — thanks in advance for your insights!