Buying Expired Domains

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by r.arifur, Apr 13, 2012.

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  1. #1
    Hello,
    Late I was looking on a domain which was suppose to expire on 11th April 2012, but now I am a bit confused when the domain will be available to register. I didn't register any backorder for this domain and I dont want to cuz it costs ten times more than normal registration.

    Whois Before Expire Date:
    Registrar: DIRECTI INTERNET SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. D/B/A PUBLICDOMAINREGISTRY.COM
    Whois Server: whois.PublicDomainRegistry.com
    Referral URL: http://www.PublicDomainRegistry.com
    Status: clientTransferProhibited
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    Expiration Date: 2012-04-11
    Creation Date: 2011-03-02
    If this domain is not renewed by April 12th, 2012 it will be deleted.
    ​

    Whois After Expire Date:

    Registrar: DIRECTI INTERNET SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. D/B/A PUBLICDOMAINREGISTRY.COM
    Whois Server: whois.PublicDomainRegistry.com
    Referral URL: http://www.PublicDomainRegistry.com
    Status: clientTransferProhibited

    Expiration Date: 2013-03-02
    Creation Date: 2011-03-02
    Last Update Date: 2012-04-11

    Status:LOCKED

    Information Updated: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:17:09 UTC
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    Snapnames caught the domain on 12th April and said that it will be "Available Soon" for bidding. But on 13th April the domain was not available anymore. Also the whois info said the expire date changed to 2013-03-02.

    The domain clearly expired but did some one register the domain right after expiring is that possible?

    Thanks in Advanced
     
    r.arifur, Apr 13, 2012 IP
  2. tim2788

    tim2788 Peon

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    #2
    I usually check the WHOIS. If it says anything other than pendingDelete then it generally means it has been caught by another person.
     
    tim2788, Apr 14, 2012 IP
  3. Staci Lynn

    Staci Lynn Active Member

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    #3
    Following the expiration date, there is a redemption period (usually 30 days), followed by a Pending Delete period (usually 5 days).
    This article does a good job of explaining the various stages:
    When Does an Expired Domain Name Become Available?
    I would keep an eye on the WhoIs info and watch for the changing status.
     
    Last edited: Apr 14, 2012
    Staci Lynn, Apr 14, 2012 IP
  4. Riversway

    Riversway Peon

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    AsStaci said it probably got renewed in the grace period
     
    Riversway, Apr 14, 2012 IP
  5. r.arifur

    r.arifur Greenhorn

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    I am still a bit confused about this domain but thanks every one for helping out.
     
    r.arifur, Apr 16, 2012 IP
  6. ilikegrapes

    ilikegrapes Active Member

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    Yup - 99% likely that the original owner had it expire accidentally. When they noticed the site wasn't working any longer, they went back and renewed it at their registrar.
     
    ilikegrapes, Apr 18, 2012 IP
  7. welkin

    welkin Active Member

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    There is a possibility that the registrar itself or some related company has extended (renewed) the registration. I know a person that hasn't renewed a domain name for years with the idea to drop it, yet the name is still registered and unavailable and still showing his data (names, email, etc.).
     
    welkin, Apr 19, 2012 IP
  8. moonwalker

    moonwalker Well-Known Member

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    I watched a domain for 3 months. It was sitting in the pending delete status for that long. There is no exact time frame unfortunately.
     
    moonwalker, Apr 27, 2012 IP