Afternic Reviews & Product Details

Absolutely nothing. They’ve proven to be completely unreliable, failing to make a simple payment over a month after selling my domain. Their incompetence in processing multiple payment attempts without even notifying me shows a total lack of professionalism and care for their customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike almost everything about Afternic. Their customer service is non-existent, they’ve repeatedly failed to process payments, and they don’t even notify customers when something goes wrong. The lack of transparency, communication, and basic competence in handling transactions raises serious doubts about their reliability as a marketplace. It feels like they’re stalling or completely indifferent to their customers’ concerns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

They were fast in selling my domain, which I guess is the only good thing I can say. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I never got any payment for the domain that was sold.

More than 30 days have gone by, I've contacted support and the TA agent multiple times, still no payment scheduled, nor justification given or adequate support.

Terrible experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My problem has not been sorted out for 5 months Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My afternic account name is ibasaran2007. One of my domains was sold in afternic on April 8. The afternic transaction team informed me that my payment was due on the way. Though I informed them about the situation MANY times, still there is no payment for 5 months. They got my site's money from the buyer but THEY HAVEN'T TRANSFERRED IT TO ME! Each time THEY gave me different excuses. The money is only 37 dollars. I WILL NEVER BUY NEW SITES FROM GODADDY AND SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AND I WANT TO WARN PEOPLE AGAİNST AFTERNIC. YOU CANNOT GET YOUR MONEY. INSTEAD THEY GET YOUR MONEY AND USE IT!!!!!!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Here are some of the key features and qualities that users tend to like best about Afternic:-

1. User-Friendly Interface- Many users appreciate Afternic's intuitive and user-friendly website interface. Navigating the platform is relatively easy, whether you are buying or selling domains. The clear layout and accessible features make the process straightforward.

2. Large Inventory- Afternic boasts a vast inventory of domain names, making it an attractive platform for buyers searching for their ideal domain. The wide variety of available domains caters to a broad range of preferences and needs.

3. Customer Support: Users often appreciate the customer support provided by Afternic. The platform offers assistance and guidance throughout the domain buying and selling process. Customer support can address questions, concerns, and issues promptly.

4 Secure Transactions:- Users value the security provided by Afternic during domain transactions. The platform employs industry-standard security measures to ensure safe and trustworthy transactions for both buyers and sellers.

5. Community and Network:- Users often find value in the Afternic community and network. The platform provides opportunities to connect with domain professionals, expanding one's network and potential business opportunities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There isn't a lot to detest about the site. There are times when the site might be overburdened with traffic, so some of the time the site requires a long time to stack, paying little heed to how quick our data transmission speed is. The site's UI could be worked on in certain habits; however, it takes care of business, so that isn't an issue. The costs that the site uses to sell a few spaces, however, are a bit high compared with other cutthroat destinations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I recently sold a domain name via Afternic, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From listing to sale, the site delivered a smooth and quick process.

It was simple to make my listing, set pricing, and handle questions because to the user-friendly UI. Furthermore, Afternic's marketplace gave my domain outstanding prominence. Potential purchasers quickly expressed an interest. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I felt it's works process slow a little. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ability to buy,sell, and park domains all under one roof helped me a lot as a user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The website UI looks like it's from mid-2000s, although doesn't really matter practically yet could be a step up if used a more modern or sleek design Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like numerous features about them, but the best thing is their most efficient and experienced customer support team who are always ready to help their customers with their business domain selection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As this is the largest network to find domains, sometimes it's difficult to choose our desired domain out of thousands of domains. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy of listing a domain via Godaddy's partnership with Afternic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A surprise 20% commission fee. I knew there would be some fee. Sadly a didn't do a google search on "Afternic Fees" before I enrolled my domain for sale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Concept is basic. Go to another competitor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This "company" should be investigated. They are certainly no form of escrow. As thte seller, they will contact you once an offer has been made for your domain. If accepted, the buyer submits funds to Afternic. As the seller you then sign over your domain to receive your funds. HOWEVER, they give you the run around about how they don't have to pay you, and can hold the funds for an "indefinite amount of time." When I called in just hours after accepting the soft offer and requesting to cancel because of this issue, the service rep literally said one word, "No."

It's been over a week since the transfer and still no funds to my account. My domain is under their control. SELLERS GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PROS

– Afternic fast transfer with GoDaddy is awesome, and being listed in the path of GoDaddy by default and listed as “premium” is huge

– $25,000 BIN price max is reasonable (compared to Sedo’s $10k)

– No max price limitation on “make offer” minimum

– I’ve never had a buyer back out of a sale

– Great customer support and service Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CONS

– 6 day hold on funds before payment is too long. Other marketplaces pay the same or next day — this should be reduced by at least a few days, at least for names that end up transferred to GoDaddy where the name is protected.

– no ticket/tracking system for support

– domain management interface is bulky and having to scroll horizontally to view columns sometimes causes me to go back a page and lose my progress

– When you first add a domain, too many go straight into “pending review” and stay there forever (until you send an email). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.