Is there a way I can tell if a domain has dropped and been rebought?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by mellowmuppet, Jan 6, 2012.

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    is there any danger in buying a dropped domain and how can you tell if it has previously expired and been rebought.

    I know there is waybackmachine and what not but that doesnt show that it has expired and then been re bought!

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Ta

    M
     
    mellowmuppet, Jan 6, 2012 IP
  2. ilikegrapes

    ilikegrapes Active Member

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    If a domain name was dropped, then when it is re-registered, it will have a new new creation date on the whois record. If it was transferred or sold at auction before being dropped, it would retain the original creation date on the whois record.

    If you're buying the domain name for SEO / backlinks purposes, those old links will be discounted by Google after it drops. But generally, there's no problem with buying a domain name that was previously dropped. People do it every day.
     
    ilikegrapes, Jan 9, 2012 IP
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    kabbs Member

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    Mate be-careful in acquiring expired domains.
    There is a lot involved.Before you purchase an expired domain try as much as possible to dig up all the info you can about said domains.
    Some domains may have being banned or used for other malicious acts.
     
    kabbs, Jan 9, 2012 IP
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    smileverse Peon

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    Yes, I Agree with ilikegrapes and kabbs... hey mellowmuppet do follow the suggestions given above.
     
    smileverse, Jan 11, 2012 IP