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Dot Ca Auction > Info For Domain Owners
- Who can list domains in MyID.ca auctions?
MyID.ca Dot CA Auction is open to all .ca domain owners that:
a) Have a MyID.ca account in good standing.
b) Are either the legitimate registrant or legal representative of the legitimate registrant of the domain(s) they are submitting to the auction.
c) Are Adult of age (18 years and older)
d) Satisfy Canadian presence requirements for .ca domain registration eligibility.
e) Complete in time the steps required for them to be authenticated with MyID.ca
f) Accept the auction rules and conditions including issues related to security, authentication and fraud prevention.
g) Download, fill and return in time the auction related documents.
h) Do not violate MyID.ca terms of agreement:
http://www.myid.ca/contract.php
- How can I include my domains in the auction?
Click on 'Submit Your Domains' in left navigation panel of your DOT CA Auction interface and follow instructions.
Once you submit your domains, the MyID.ca DOT CA Auction Management Team will review them and advise you of any updates in that regard. We may directly accept or deny a domain, suggest an alternative reserve or accept your desired one.
In case of a new reserve suggestion with respect to one or more of your domains, you'll still have to approve the domains selected for submission. In case you do not accept our suggested reserve, you have the option of suggesting an alternative reserve which we then need to approve and the cycle above repeats until each domain is either approved (Listed), denied (Not accepted for auction listing), or removed (You decide to withdraw it from auction).
Once all your domain submissions are finalized, you need to download, fill and sign, and then return by fax or email, the auction agreement.
- How many domains can the same domain owner have in one auction?
The number of domains listed in any MyID.ca auction is quite limited compared to the number of domains submitted for consideration of inclusion. It is our policy at MyID.ca to accomodate as many sellers as possible while ensuring the quality of the domains listed.
In general, the number of domains that can be listed by the same domain owner in a particular auction is between 1 and 5. There are some factors that are also at play:
a) If all domains submitted by a certain domain owner do not meet the criteria for inclusion, none will be listed.
b) If domain owner submits credible proof that certain domains have received at least one serious offer, the selection committee may opt to include these domains in the auction even if by doing so the number of domains approved for that domain owner exceeds the normal upper limit of 5.
c) If we are aware of end users interested in certain domains, our selection committee will give priority to these domains even if by doing so the number of domains approved for that domain owner exceeds the normal upper limit of 5.
- What is the seller agreement and where do I download it from?
The seller agreement is a binding legal document that both allows us to list the seller's domains in the auction and leaves no doubt as to what the responsibilities of the seller are.
Once the seller's list of domains to be included in an auction has been finalized, an email will be sent to the domain owner advising him of such. The message would include the location from which they can download the agreement.
Domain owner must sign and return the agreement by fax or email by the specified date indicated at the top of the agreement for their domain to be included in the auction.
- What is the domain owner verification process?
Each domain owner must be verified with respect to who they are and that they are adults above 18. Each must also sign a statement clearly indicating that indeed they are the legitimate registrant of record and that they in fact are the party with usage rights of domains they submit for auction including the right to transfer the domain to another party.
This process includes:
1) Faxing of a government issued Photo ID (Citizenship card, passport, permanent resident card, driver's license). This affects first time auction sellers only so it only takes place the first time around.
2) Faxing both sides of a valid credit card in domain owner's name. The credit card will be authorized (but not charged) for $5. This serves as additional proof of a person's identity.
3) Downloading a form from MyID.ca website whereby domain lister attests to his/her being either the legitimate registrant of the domain or the authorized representative of the legitimate registrant of the domain. The form will also include binding statements that the domain owner will approve all processes that would lead to change of registrant name on record within 24 hours of being notified of the need to do so either by MyID.ca or by CIRA. The form will also include all the fees included in the auction and the expected minimum (In case domain sells at exactly the reserve price) amount received after all fees are deducted.
- How do I increase the odds of landing a successful sale in the DOT CA Auction?
There are a number of things you can do to optimize your chances of successful sales:
1) Submit QUALITY domains with ATTRACTIVE reserves. In general, lowering the reserve increases interest in bidding which in turn translates into more potential for a much higher sale price.
2) Promote, promote, and promote. You are the the party that benefits the most from any of your domains getting sold successfully. Accordingly, be active in the promotion of your domains. Some ideas include:
a) If you own or contribute to a blog or forum, post frequently about your domains being on auction and include links to the auction
b) Contact those that you believe may be interested including those that contacted you before regarding any of your domain names.
c) Change the whois record 'description' field to point to the auction and include your domains being auctioned.
d) If you have any websites, post a link and graphics to the auction. We have many that can help you in that regard.
e) If you park your pages and can specify a 'for sale' link, change that to your auction page
f) Have your auctioned domains redirect to the corresponding auction page
- What is your policy on trademarked domains?
MyID.ca does not accept for listing in any of its auctions any non-generic domain that is trademarked in CIPO. Generic descriptive domains can be included in our auctions even if they were trademarked. The only exception to the above rule is 2-4 letter domains. There is no current restriction on these and decisions will be made on a case by case basis.
Examples:
microsoft.ca can not be listed.
apple.ca can be listed.
The definition of a generic english word is one that exists in webster's dictionary. Generics in other languages are also accepted assuming that one can easily verify the fact that they are indeed pure generics.
MyID.ca reserves the right to make the final decision as to what domain is or is not generic.
- What is your policy regarding adult domains?
Adult domains are not allowed in any of our regular dot ca auctions.
That said, MyID.ca will be holding one Strictly Adult Dot CA Auction per calendar year and all those wishing to sell their adult dot ca domains can then submit their domains for consideration.
- What are the various reserve ranges that MyID.ca uses in its DOT CA auctions?
We list the domains in our auctions according to the following reserves:
No reserve
1-100
101-250
251-500
501-750
751-1000
1,001-1,750
1,751-2,500
2,501-3,750
3,751-5,000
5,001-7,500
7,501-10,000
10,001-15,000
15,001-25,000
25,001-37,500
37,501-50,000
More than 50,000
- How soon after I register a domain name can I list it in a MyID.ca DOT CA auction?
MyID.ca is not a suitable medium for domain flipping. We are interested mostly in aged domains that have not been available for registration for quite some time.
A domain must be at least one year old before being considered for inclusion in a MyID.ca DOT CA auctions. This includes domains acquired through TBR.
That said, MyID.ca reserves the right to make exceptions to the rules above in case it, at its sole discretion, determines that a recently registered domain has a good chance to be sold. A decision may be made then to include that domain in the auction.
The above does not apply for domains registered through TBR. TBR domains that pass our selection criteria will be allowed even if recently registered.
- I recently won a dot ca domain through a MyID.ca auction. Can I list it again in a future MyID.ca DOT CA auction?
Any domain acquired through any public venue including MyID.ca Dot-CA auctions, cannot be listed in a future MyID.ca DOT-CA auction unless at least 365 days have passed since the date of acquisition of that domain.
MyID.ca may however opt to make an exception to the rule above if it believes, at its own discretion, that the domain has a high likelihood of getting sold.
- Can the same domain be listed in multiple auctions?
A certain domain can be listed a maximum of three times in a 6 months period assuming it is approved for listing each time.
- What if the domain owner refuses to transfer the domain once the auction is over despite having received an above reserve winning bid?
In that case, they will be in violation of the auction agreement and the following will take place:
a) Domain owner will be banned from MyID.ca and their account will be irrevocably canceled.
b) We will post the related info on our auction blog so that all others are aware of the matter and refrain from doing business with the offending party.
Accordingly.....DO NOT ACCEPT A RESERVE ON A DOMAIN IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THAT.
- What determines which domains will be included in the auction?
There are a number of factors that will impact whether a certain domain is accepted for auction:
1) Domain quality (domains that have trademark issues, typos, and adult domains will not be accepted)
2) Only a number of domains can be in any category. Once a category is filled, domains can only be accepted on standby basis
3) Only a number of domains can be in any price-range. Once a price range is filled, domains can only be accepted on standby basis.
4) A reserve that we feel is too high for a certain domain will decrease the chance of the domain getting accepted for the auction.
5) Completion of domain authentication process in a timely manner by domain owner.
6) The domain owner having an account with MyID.ca in good standing.
7) The domain having an active status (not suspended) with an expiry date at least 30 days from expected auction end date.
8) The domain whois record having not changed for at least 60 days prior to submission to auction date.
9) The domain having been registered at least 365 days prior to submission to auction date. Exception is made for TBR domains.
- What does MyID.ca do to prevent bogus bids?
All auction bidders are required to have a valid credit card on file.
Each auction participant must also have a government issued picture ID on file that verifies their being adults (over 18) and that they indeed fulfill canadian presence requirements. We'll also have on file a valid phone number (we will verify that prior to the auction start).
Anyone that places a bogus bid will be banned from MyID with their info published on our auction blog so that others are aware of the matter and thus refrain for doing business with offending party.
- What are the methods of payment via which I can receive funds for any domain I have sold in the auction?
We send funds via one of three ways:
Hyperwallet.com : Free (Recommended for all that do not have an account with TD Canada Trust).
Webanking for those with TD bank accounts: Free
Interac (assuming amount is less than $1000)
We do not pay by cash, wires, cheques, money orders, or any other labor-intensive non-traceable method.
Furthermore, we do not send funds via Paypal.
We highly recommend signing up with hyperwallet.com with respect to receiving funds for your domains sold in this auction. Signups are free and you can link your bank accounts in USA and Canada in matter of days. You can also send funds from your hyperwallet.com account to your paypal.com account.
- What if payment for one of my sold domains in the auction falls through?
We have implemented many deterrent measures against bogus bids but these may still occur.
If the second highest bid on domain affected is still above reserve price, the domain is awarded to owner of that bid. Otherwise, domain owner has the option to either relist the domain in the next auction or withdraw it.
In case of auction reinclusion, the previous domain listing doe not count against the 3 times max in 6 months limit on any domain.
- Do I have to transfer any domain I list in auction to MyID prior to auction start?
No. However, any domain that is sold successfully during the auction must be transferred to myid.ca shortly after being notified that respective funds have been received.
The transfer is then started by MyID.ca and must be approved by the domain owner within 24 hours of being notified to do so.
- What happens after auction is over?
1) For any domain that receives a bid above reserve price, domain owner is notified by email of the winning bid.
An invoice is sent to buyer who has 5 business days to make payment.
Once payment is received, a registrar transfer to MyID.ca is started in case domain is not registered with MyID.ca. This must be approved within 24 hours by domain owner.
A registrant transfer is then started and must again be approved within 24 hours by domain owner. We will approve the transfer after funds have already reached the escrow account. Then buyer approves the transfer with CIRA and transfer is complete.
We will then release the due amount to seller.
Each step above can be tracked through MyID.ca account. The status of each domain sold would reflect one of the following statuses:
Buyer Invoiced, Awaiting payment
Payment Received
Registrar transfer started and awaiting seller approval (in case domain sold is not with MyID.ca)
Registrar transfer complete
Registrant transfer started and awaiting seller approval
Registrant transfer awaiting buyer approval
Registrant transfer complete
Statement of earnings sent to seller
Funds sent. Transaction complete
2) For any domain that is not sold in the auction, domain owner has the option to list that domain in the 'Post Auction Offers' or PAO.
- What is the domain lock down period?
The domain lock down period affects all domains listed for auction. It lasts for a total of 45 days of when it is made public that domain will be part of the MyID.ca Dot Ca auction. So basically, domains publicized on May 7 for May 22-29 auction, are in lockdown from May 7 till June 22. During that period, they cannot be removed from that auction nor sold outside MyID.
We will determine that a domain was sold by checking the whois records for any registrant change. If such a change in registrant name or email address is detected, our fee based on agreed upon reserve price will be due and collected immediately.
It takes significant amount of time, effort, and cost for MyID.ca and its partners to promote a domain and attempts to take advantage of the marketing and promotion and still deprive MyID and its partners their due fee is morally reprehensible, construed as fraud and will be dealt with accordingly.
- What fee is due if a domain is listed but does not get a bid above reserve?
Listing domains in auction is risk free and free of charge. If domain is not sold in the auction, no fee is due
MyID.ca fee if only due is domain is auctioned successfully i.e. receives a bid higher than specified reserve.
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