Reserves and ukbackorder domains.

Akuma · 2025-03-10T19:35:08+0000

I recently bid on pcanswers.co.uk on ukbackorder - this had no reserve until the domain entered the 'ending any moment' phase of the auction.

Can sellers add reserves at any time during these auctions?

ukbackorder · 2025-03-10T20:01:30+0000

No they can only add reserves when the auction is placed. This had a reserve from the beginning.

Akuma · 2025-03-10T22:16:27+0000

No it didn't.. I checked when I got the notification with an hour to go.

ukbackorder · 2025-03-10T22:40:11+0000

The log file shows the auction was set up with a reserve. There is no way for anyone to add a reserve later - it is done from the server when the auction is created. I didn't see anything untoward but I have asked the auction owner to confirm that he saw the reserve. The reserve, or graphical R, is not shown on the front page - only in the auction listing and the headers.
The wayback archive shows the reserve sign - I've sent you the link.