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Domain Auction
A competitive bidding process where domains are sold to the highest bidder.
A domain auction is a competitive bidding event where domain names are sold to the highest bidder. Auctions are run by platforms like GoDaddy Auctions, NameJet, DropCatch, and Sedo. Types include: expiring domain auctions (soon-to-drop domains), closeout auctions (domains being dropped by their owners), and marketplace auctions (sellers choosing to auction listed domains). Auctions often yield higher prices than fixed BIN for highly desirable domains.