domain renewal

[Mr-White]

How long does the current owner of a domain get after their domain registration has expire before someone else can register it ?

MW

 

[PhillyDee]

http://www.mikeindustries.com/blog/archive/2005/03/how-to-snatch-an-expiring-domain

Basically, 75 days.

I got a domain the same way.

 

[Mr-White]

This domain expired 4 weeks ago, the whois says it's registered through 123-reg, it's a none trading individual, they've with held their details and there's no website on that domain.

MW

 

[stoofa]

If the domain does eventually drop - don't expect to get it.
If the domain is even remotely interesting then one of the "snapping" companies will grab it.
They will register the very milisecond that it drops - an individual stands no chance in a race for it.
If it's obscure and nobody else wants it, then you should be OK.

If it's even slightly interesting and you really want it, consider paying one of these "snapping" companies to grab it for you.

 

[suarve]

Still, if it's an important domain you want I'd register with sedo or similar and get it that way - at least you'd be sure of getting it.

 

[lookitsjonno]

email me (trust) I MAY be able to help.