Reserving domain names???

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Arcos, Sep 22, 2008.

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    Is there anyway of holding a domain name or being first in line for when it becomes available?

    A client competitor has gone bankrupt and they would like to buy their domain as soon as it becomes available.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks
     
    Arcos, Sep 22, 2008 IP
  2. teknosoft

    teknosoft Peon

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    Well... if the domain is expiring soon then you might need to backorder the domain with multiple domain back ordering services such as poll etc.. if it has a long time till expire you might need to contact the domain owner as a third party( do not mention your client business etc..) and offer them something small for the name.
    "This does not guarantee that they will give you the name though"

    Good luck
     
    teknosoft, Sep 22, 2008 IP
  3. coolcode007

    coolcode007 Well-Known Member

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    try backordering using pool, snapnames,,,
    depending on where it is registered then the best place to backorder does vary, eg: if it is godaddy then the name goes to tdnam expired auctions few days before its expirery date.
    let me know where it is registered so i might be able to help you better :)
     
    coolcode007, Sep 23, 2008 IP
  4. Arcos

    Arcos Peon

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    Hi

    The domain is registered with NETWORK SOLUTIONS.

    There is another 8 years left on the domain (i guess they werent expecting to go bankrupt!).
     
    Arcos, Sep 23, 2008 IP
  5. chandan123

    chandan123 Prominent Member

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    no chance then. buy or wait another 8 years
     
    chandan123, Sep 23, 2008 IP
  6. bogobogo

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    And they could renew for other 8 year :)
     
    bogobogo, Sep 23, 2008 IP
  7. Arcos

    Arcos Peon

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    Unlikely if they are bankrupt me thinks!
     
    Arcos, Sep 24, 2008 IP
  8. teknosoft

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    8 years is a long time, business model could change during this 8 years. I suggest to try to contact the registrant and act as a student or something that you like this domain for non commercial use, this way they won't ask you huge pricing. if not you might need to check for the name popping out in some domain auctions since the company is no longer in use creditors might want to gain any money from the domain if they can.
     
    teknosoft, Sep 24, 2008 IP