Buying expired domains

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by bornagaintrader, Jul 19, 2006.

  1. #1
    I've found a domain that is expiring soon, I've read that there is a period of grace after the expiry. How long from the date of expiration till I can go and purchase the name.

    thanks

    Dan
     
    bornagaintrader, Jul 19, 2006 IP
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    Judd Active Member

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    #3
    thanks for the link
     
    bornagaintrader, Jul 19, 2006 IP
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    Almost every .com is re-registered the split-second that it becomes available. The same applies to the majority of .net and .org, and also other extensions to a smaller extent. This is the result of big companies that temporarily register every domain to test for traffic, if it has traffic then they'll keep it and if not then they'll drop it within 7 days - often to be immediately picked up by another big company for testing. If you really want the domain, you should try to backorder it using a service like Pool.com or SnapNames.com (to increase your chances, use BOTH). They will try to register it in the split-seconds that it's available, before the other companies - sometimes they'll succeed and sometimes not. If they don't get it for you, you pay nothing. If you do get it, you'll generally pay around $60. See the sites for full details.

    http://Pool.com

    http://SnapNames.com

    Good Luck!
     
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    Great info, i didn't know that ::thumbs up::
     
    Judd, Jul 19, 2006 IP
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    Thanks A1, very useful.

    Dan
     
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    Check it aint banned by google too before you buy too
     
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    How do you check if it is banned from google? its doesn't seem to be on your site.
     
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    Thanks for the information!
     
    timw, Jul 21, 2006 IP