First off, please make sure to bookmark this page - it will serve as headquarters for the auction and the contest and all the news in between.
What is Domain Madness?
Domain Madness is an annual premium domain name conference and auction with a twist: a $1,000 twist. Guess the auction results correctly and you could win $1,000 cash in the Domain Madness Contest! No purchase necessary. Contest opens at midnight on March 22nd, while auction will open for pre-bidding March 29th with a live, online finale to bring it home on April 5th from The Palms in Las Vegas.
How do I take part?
In the auction...
- Bidding requires a BOXCAR.com account
- Auction preview opens on March 22nd.
- Open for bids - March 29th and ends April 5th.
- Boxcar members are already registered for the AUCTION but not the CONTEST.
- Learn more about auction definitions, details, format and more.
- Join us online and live from Las Vegas on April 5th, 4pm CDT
In the contest...
- "Will it sell? That is the question, answer yes or no for each name and include a valid email with your form entry.
- Once submitted, you'll receive an email confirmation that includes your votes for reference.
- Make sure to vote between March 22nd and March 29th.
- Tune in April 5th LIVE and follow the results on your official Contest Pool Sheet
- Read Official Contest Rules
- Auction and Contest registration is seperate.
What is the auction format?
- Auction will be held online at Boxcar.com with live conclusion from Las Vegas on April 5th at 4pm CDT.
- Highest bid after 'Going Twice' passes to 'Sold' is declared winner.
- All bids are binding and final. See Auction Information
- April 5th at 4pm CT, the live auction begins and concludes once list is complete.
- All 'unsold' or 'passed' names will remain open for 24 hours from live auction start time, closing at 4pm CDT on April 6th.
How is payment handled?
- Upon conclusion of the auction, buyer and seller will use escrow services provided by Escrow.com - buyer pays fees.
- If you win a domain, simply login to your Boxcar account and visit the 'Won' tab. Click 'Pay Now' to initiate transaction.
- Buyers are required to submit payment within five (5) business days of auction conclusion. Sellers are required to provide transfer information within two (2) business days of securing funds.



