Help Centre / Backorders
Starting bid vs max bid explained
Clear explanation of backorder bid fields and when each amount applies.
Starting bid:
This is your opening commitment if you are the qualifying backorder and the name is assigned without a multi-party auction. Think of it as the price you are happy to pay for a straightforward win.
Max bid:
This is your ceiling if the catch enters a contested auction on Premium.st. The platform may bid up on your behalf in whole-dollar steps during that auction, never above your max.
Wallet holds:
While a backorder is active, Dot.st may hold wallet funds up to your max bid so settlement can complete if you win. Holds are not extra fees — they reserve money already in your account.
Whole dollars only:
All bid amounts must be whole-dollar values. Fractional amounts are not accepted.
Practical tips:
Set a max bid you can actually afford on Dot.st Billing. If your max is too low, you may lose a Premium.st auction even after a successful catch.
To review holds, sign in to Dot.st Billing while signed in to the same account.
Need to adjust a backorder? Check your backorder status first, then contact dot.st/support if the interface will not allow the change you need.