− | An ascending clock model is offered by [[Right of the Dot]], though it also has proposed "sealed bid" and "live auction" models. One of its overall goals is to offer applicants "flexibility", and cater to the "desires of the participants".<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20130102_private_vs_icann_auction_of_last_resort/ Comments by Mike Berkens, Private vs. ICANN Auction of Last Resort, CircleID.com]Posted jan 2 2013, Retrieved Jan 7 2013</ref> In a sealed bid model, applicants securely send money via a courier and packages are stored in a safe place until they are opened at the auction session.<ref name="worldipreview"></ref> | + | An ascending clock model is offered by [[Right of the Dot]], though it also has proposed "sealed bid" and "live auction" models. One of its overall goals is to offer applicants "flexibility", and cater to the "desires of the participants".<ref name="CircleID Comments">[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20130102_private_vs_icann_auction_of_last_resort/ Comments by Mike Berkens, Private vs. ICANN Auction of Last Resort, CircleID.com]Posted jan 2 2013, Retrieved Jan 7 2013</ref> In a sealed bid model, applicants securely send money via a courier and packages are stored in a safe place until they are opened at the auction session.<ref name="worldipreview"></ref> |
| + | The company is led by [[Monte Cahn]] and [[Mike Berkens]], two very well-known [[domainer]]s and industry veterans. They note that they have 17 years of domain auction knowledge and experience and have conducted tens of thousands of auctions. They have noted that their industry knowledge and personal connections are a unique asset that they bring to bear, and believe it will empower them to bring more applicants to the table compared to non-industry service providers.<ref name="CircleID Comments"></ref> Right Of The Dot has received an Auction Business License for Contention Resolution Services by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for the exact purpose of: New TLD Contention Resolution and Consulting Services including Private Auction Services for competing applicants, Internet Domain Name Auctions, Sales, Brokerage, and Management Services.<ref name"ROTD About">[http://rightofthedot.com/gtld-contention/ gTLD Contention RightOfTheDot.com]Retrieved 7 Jan 2013</ref> |