How long for a domain to open up?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by Laceygirl, Jul 16, 2007.

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  1. #1
    Sorry, I have no idea where this topic would go.

    I recently saw an expired domain that I really want, but even though its expired, I cannot grab it.

    How long does it take for it to become active for anyone to buy it?
     
    Laceygirl, Jul 16, 2007 IP
  2. Geoffrey

    Geoffrey Banned

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    #2
    It takes around 3 months. (Although sometimes its less)
    This is so that the owner can register it again if they've been on holiday/whatever when expiration has occured.
     
    Geoffrey, Jul 16, 2007 IP
  3. Laceygirl

    Laceygirl Notable Member

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    #3
    That's too bad. I could've used a pr 8.
     
    Laceygirl, Jul 16, 2007 IP
  4. r3born

    r3born Active Member

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    I don't think you'd have a chance to get this one :)
    All of the good names and backordered..

     
    r3born, Jul 16, 2007 IP
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    dareu2forget Peon

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    #5
    the one i want has been closed 6 mnths now.
    sucks :/
     
    dareu2forget, Jul 17, 2007 IP
  6. StarkReality

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    Use a service like http://www.pool.com/ for backordering. It's impossible to grab good domains that expired without backordering (and probably an auction once they grab it) nowadays.
     
    StarkReality, Jul 17, 2007 IP