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01-30-2002, 03:31 PM #1WHT Addict
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domain grabbing
I recently saw a domain which I really want to get. Fortunately that domain has already expired and will be available soon...
So far so good...to give me a head start, I a think of signing up with one of those "domain grabbing services" who will automatically reserve the name for you, as soon as it gets available. I especially thought about signing up with expirefish.
Does anyone have experience with those services? Could you recommend me a company who can do a reliable "grab" for me?
Thanks in advance!
BTW: I just signed up for this forum and I wanted to say a big HELLO to everyone...looks like a nice place.
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01-30-2002, 03:41 PM #2Web Hosting Evangelist
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Goodluck trying to get it. Just because it expired doesn't mean it will be available anytime soon if it was registered through Netsol. I've been following about 10 names that have expired. Some expired almost a year ago. So far none of them have yet become available. I'm beginning to wonder if Verisign will ever let an expired domain become available ever again.
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01-30-2002, 03:46 PM #3WHT Addict
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yeahh...I have that problem with another domain that I check time by time...it's been 7 months now since it has expired.
However, I think this particular domain I want has been registered with dotregistrar.com...I just hope those guys are faster...
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01-30-2002, 03:52 PM #4Web Hosting Evangelist
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I currently have a couple being monitored by snapnames that expired last May
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01-30-2002, 04:05 PM #5Web Hosting Evangelist
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I hope you're not monitoring the same ones I'm following. What are the names your monitoring?
...just kidding
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01-30-2002, 05:49 PM #6WHT Addict
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scott...I am just wondering...have you had any success with it yet (despite the one who was obviously registered with f... verisign)?
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01-30-2002, 06:25 PM #7Registered User
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Originally posted by Scott
I currently have a couple being monitored by snapnames that expired last May
Well netsol/snapnames = bot owned by Versigin right? and if you pay 69 $ for a back order why would netsol release the name? you pay more than just 35 as you wold when they let you to register the domain....
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01-30-2002, 06:37 PM #8Web Hosting Evangelist
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wwww
last year I worked with a guy who snagged a few using snapnames, myself I'm still waiting.
Angel78
yes, this was a recent merger of sorts; when I signed up for my domains to be monitored the fee was at $35.00/per domain... now it's double
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01-30-2002, 06:42 PM #9WHT Addict
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man, isn't there any reliable and affordable domain grabber?
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01-30-2002, 06:47 PM #10Web Hosting Evangelist
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It's a gamble and you need to go with you gut feeling when and if to use one of these companies. I like snapnames and their support over the others so I chose them.
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01-30-2002, 06:57 PM #11Registered User
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didi you get any domain back-ordered trough snapnames?
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01-31-2002, 07:09 PM #12WHT Addict
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are there any more services than snapnames and expirefish?
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01-31-2002, 08:59 PM #13Web Hosting Evangelist
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And when looking for expired domains there is also deleteddomains
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02-02-2002, 04:46 AM #14Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by Scott
I currently have a couple being monitored by snapnames that expired last May
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02-02-2002, 01:09 PM #15Web Hosting Master
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I remember someone posting a list of some other back-ordering services besides snapnames and expirefish.. maybe search the posts. Ah, found it:
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showth...threadid=31724
Thewitt posts some companies (about 10 of them) who offer similar services to snapnames. And I'll add Domainmart.com to the list.
On another note, I've had success just trying to pick up a few domains after (normally the same day though) they expire, like when NSI has one of their drops of like 50,000+ in a day. I've picked up around 6 or 7 domains like this on my spare time, and sold 4 already ($850), well, it's nice for me, don't have a job yet. And I do understand most (I think) people who use SnapNames or similar services try andget the domains for their own use, not in the hopes of a sale.
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02-02-2002, 01:32 PM #16Web Hosting Master
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Does anyone knows the drop time for dotster?
I have one that was "on hold"(according to deleteddomains) since 12/11/2001.
Still waiting.
Peter
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02-02-2002, 01:43 PM #17Web Hosting Evangelist
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Last time it took 60 days for dotster to drop a name, but this was sometime ago.
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02-10-2002, 10:19 AM #18Junior Guru Wannabe
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Originally posted by Scott
Last time it took 60 days for dotster to drop a name, but this was sometime ago.
It saved me from having to go through the transfer process though.
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02-11-2002, 12:32 AM #19Junior Guru Wannabe
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I have a few name with snapenames and I still waiting, 9 months has already pass.
Anyone of you have experience that the domains you are waiting for has been snaped by Korean's company? I have been checking those names everyday when I have time. Most of the time, darn it, they faster than you.
Good luck!
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02-11-2002, 04:44 AM #20Web Hosting Evangelist
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I have been beaten to the click by Korean interests a few times ...