Backordering Domains

[Newton]

I backordered a domain, and was told that I unfortunately didn't get it, but it went to someone at enom. I thought ok I missed it, and the name servers were duly changed, with an email received that these were now changed. Next thing I know, another email was received from domains by proxy, telling me that the name servers have reverted back to the registrar in the space of 12 hours. Now they have transferred it to me I am delightfully happy with these strange turn of events

Have you guys had any strange or weird things happen with registrars or backordering?