Hey, I'm looking to delete this particular domain, but the status has been "pendingDelete" for several days now, while it has expired more then 2 months ago. What does this mean, and when will I be able to order this domain? It's nothing special, I doubt there's any traffic for it at all, I just like the way it sounds. Thanks!
Its called Domain Redemption Period! The redemption period is a Domain Registry period of up to 30 days that occurs when a domain name is deleted after having expired unrenewed. Instead of just getting deleted and returning to the pool of domain names available for registration, the existing registry keeps a hold on the domain name in a what is technically called as REDEMPTION PERIOD. During this 30-day redemption period, the original domain registrant (owner of the domain) is allowed to retrieve the domain name from deletion by contacting their Registrar. This process costs an additional fee. Also, ICAAN doesn't allow tranfers for 60 days!
This domain is not in redemption period anymore, pending delete is past redemption period. I don't know what you are talking about NahiN. Pending delete lasts for 5 days, so your domain should be deleted soon.
That's generally correct. To be specific, look at the last updated date and the current status of the domain name in question. If the field "last updated date" says November 20, 2007 and status is pending delete, count 5 days after November 20.