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Purchasing an out of use domain name, with a different extension...

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by DitsyDiva, Mar 27, 2012.

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    Hey...

    I was wondering if anyone would be able to give me advice on a query I have.

    I'm currently thinking about registering a domain name in a .co.uk extension. However, my dilemma is that there is already a domain name registered with the .com

    Where do I stand with this? Is it illegal or just morally wrong to purchase it.

    I've been after this domain name for a while but unsure of what consequences may be should I purchase it. I would also like to note, that the .com domain isn't in use. It's just a page with advertisements on it, stating that if you wish to buy the domain contact the provider. In my case its held by BuyDomains and upon checking they want almost $3000. The website would be a hobby, not a business venture.

    Thanks in advance for any advice/opinions you can give on this matter.
     
    DitsyDiva, Mar 27, 2012 IP
  2. dotsoft

    dotsoft Peon

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    Maybe to find similar keywords domain name.Take a look at my signature.
     
    dotsoft, Mar 27, 2012 IP
  3. netservice

    netservice Active Member

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    There is no problem in registering same domain name with .co.uk and you can go with this without any fear. Instead of paying 3000$ to them, buy fresh .co.uk domain and spend this money on new domain development and this will bring more better results.
     
    netservice, Mar 28, 2012 IP
  4. dayvo

    dayvo Active Member

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    If the .com has a global trademark that will stop you from doing anything similar with the .co.uk - but doesnt stop you owning it, just stops you offering the same services/products AND means you cannot make money from the domain if your methods are similar to their business model. (If its a business)
     
    dayvo, Apr 2, 2012 IP
  5. dayvo

    dayvo Active Member

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    Didnt read that its just a holding page.

    You're fine, get the .co.uk
     
    dayvo, Apr 2, 2012 IP
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    aZooZa Well-Known Member

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    Absolutely - grab the .co.uk - you're in the UK, and targeting a UK audience? No brainer!
     
    aZooZa, Apr 2, 2012 IP
  7. JerrickYeoh

    JerrickYeoh Active Member

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    Of course can , if you able to use the same keywords with different domain extension then you should go ahead before it take by others.
    If they do not do any trademark on the name , then you can purchase it and even sold them if they want to as long the domain name is profitable to you .
     
    JerrickYeoh, Apr 5, 2012 IP
  8. escort-forums.co.uk

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    Well, in cases like these I tend to think along the lines of Insanity Wolf.

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    But yeah, previous poster is right. UK audience and all, buy the name.

    Nothing illegal about it and if exclusivity was such a problem for the .com owner they would have bought them all, most places actually try and force you to purchase all similar names :)
     
    escort-forums.co.uk, Apr 9, 2012 IP