Here is an example of what i am talking about... i placed a backorder for a domain using snap names...... the domain is in it's 35 day expiration grace window with it's registrar, Network Solutions... however, i JUST got this email:

SnapNames has acquired the domain name: xxxxxx.com. Multiple back-orders were placed for this domain name. As a result, a brief auction will take place to determine to whom it will be awarded.

The expected end date for this auction is: 2005-06-03.
So even though i had a backorder on the domain, and it appears that others have also, it has been ACQUIRED, during it's 35 day grace period as specified in the Registrar's own domain agreement. The domain went into expired status on April 26th, today being the 35th day...

should not the oldest Back order have been granted the right to buy this domain?

Now there will be an auction......