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Afternic 2.0 beta is now open for all

October 8, 2021 by Raymond Hackney

The Afternic beta for Afternic 2.0 is now open to everyone. Paul Nicks tweeted out today that those with large portfolios can now join in on the fun. I think I clicked over once a couple months ago but went back to the old version, I did not spend much time on the new site. I think it still had some kinks, hopefully when it's out of beta it will be a quality experience. … [Read more...]

Two factor authentication is now available at Afternic

May 25, 2021 by Raymond Hackney

After many people asking for two factor authentication at Afternic, it has finally arrived. An email went out today and now members can set up two factor authentication. Steps: Go to your Afternic Account Details page. Scroll down to the Security section, and click the new "Manage 2-Step Verification" button.Choose the 2SV method you'd like to use and then select “Continue.” Complete the … [Read more...]

Epik Update on Afternic Fast Transfer Status

January 5, 2021 by Raymond Hackney

Epik provided an update on their termination from Afternic Fast Transfer. In the blog post Epik gives some insight into what factors played a part in the decision from their view. From the post We believe there were several factors involved, including our reports of repeated Afternic security issues with their platform harming both registrars and domain investors who trusted them. Instead of … [Read more...]

What they do right – what do they do wrong – Afternic

May 4, 2020 by Raymond Hackney

Over the last few years we have published a series The good, the bad and the ugly. Readers have been able to leave their feedback and some companies have reached out over the years and let me know they took the posts to heart. This year I want to try to change it up a bit and, What they do right and what they do wrong. Focusing in a little deeper to give better feedback to industry … [Read more...]

“Fast Transfer means Fast Transfer not Fast Payment”

December 10, 2019 by Raymond Hackney

Richard Dynas started a thread on Namepros about his dissatisfaction with Afternic's Fast Transfer. Other posters pointed out that fast transfer does not = fast payment. While I always knew that, I think many forget that platforms take the risk of fraud and have to spend the time to make sure funds are good as best they can. Joe Styler just posted and gave the history of Fast Transfer and … [Read more...]

Afternic provides some details on markup test

September 29, 2019 by Raymond Hackney

Here is another update on the markup opt out process on Afternic. Namepros member Stub was kind enough to post the reply he received when he opted out. As you have requested we have removed your domain listings from all Afternic resellers that are adding a markup to your BIN price. Your domains will no longer be provided to markup test resellers from Afternic. We appreciate you sharing … [Read more...]

Some registrars continue to markup your domains without your permission

September 17, 2019 by Raymond Hackney

Registrars are still marking up our domains without authority of any legal right to do so. So two years ago I wrote about a topic that had bothered me for years and Andrew at DNW had brought it up in a post and that got me to finally take the time to address the situation. Many if not most domainers add their names to Sedo and Afternic who in turn work with their distribution networks to … [Read more...]

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