How does backordering a domain name work?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by tomsign, Jul 19, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I entered a domain name to order and it said it was already in use but
    that for $18.99 i could backorder it. is that a yearly fee or one time free until the
    name becomes available? also should i contact the current owner directly since their registration info is listed publicly and ask if they to sell it to me?

    what would be the procedure to do that?



    Thank you so much:)
     
    tomsign, Jul 19, 2010 IP
  2. chandan123

    chandan123 Prominent Member

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    backorder works if that domain expired and getting deleted. the registrar watch that domain for you and reg when that becomes available.

    Yes you can contact the owner by email with some offers to purchase the existing domain.
     
    chandan123, Jul 19, 2010 IP
  3. grelee

    grelee Peon

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    thanx for sharing
     
    grelee, Jul 19, 2010 IP