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How can I auction my domain on Sedo?

Domains you list for sale in your Sedo account are not automatically put up for auction; they are included in Sedo's Online Marketplace as standard listings. For listed domains, there are two types of auctions available: Marketplace Auctions and GreatDomains/Themed Auction Events. You cannot, however, initiate either type of auction unless certain conditions have been met:

Marketplace Auctions

Condition: You must have received an offer for the domain you want to auction through Sedo's standard marketplace.

The process of how you would begin a Marketplace Auction is:
  1. List your domain for sale in your Sedo account.
  2. Receive an offer through the standard Sedo marketplace from an interested buyer. (Promoting your domain through Sedo’s Homepage Showcase improves your chances of receiving an offer.)
  3. Accept the offer as the starting bid and reserve price for your auction within the first 5 days of the 7-day binding offer period. This is usually "Option C" in the bid thread details when available.
  4. Wait to receive additional bids during the remaining time of the auction. Since you already have a committed buyer at the reserve price, your auction listing is guaranteed to end in a sale, even if no other bids are made.
Hint! Check out twelve ways you can market your domainsand make the most of Sedo's marketplace.

 

GreatDomains/Themed Auction Events

Condition: Your auction application has been accepted.

Sedo hosts GreatDomains and Themed Auction Events limited to high quality domain names. GreatDomains Auction Events run for 7 days, beginning on the third Thursday of each month. The scheduling for all Auction Events (including Themed Auctions) may be viewed on the Domain Auction Schedule.

You may submit an application for any domain you've listed in your Sedo account that has not previously been declined:
  1. Log into your Sedo account.
  2. Go to My Sedo > My Domains > Domain Management.
  3. Check off up to five listed domains you wish to be considered for an Auction Event.
  4. Click the grey “Promote Domains” button and select the "GreatDomains Auction" option.
  5. On the following page enter your reserve and confirm the application.

Note 1: You may only submit five domains for consideration per 24-hour period.  These domains must already be listed in your Sedo account.

Note 2: All Auction Events are open only to generic, high-quality domain names. Applications are reviewed by Sedo’s brokerage department. The brokers determine whether or not a domain meets the criteria and if the suggested reserve price is appropriate.   Both conditions must be met to qualify. You will be advised by email whether or not your application has been accepted.  Our decision is final and will not be changed.

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