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How do I buy an expired domain fast?

by todd40fla
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Hoping someone can help me out here.

I have been a member of a forum type of website for several years. The site has been declining in popularity for the past year or two and there have been rumors that the owner was not going to renew the domain when it came up for expiration.

Today I went to log onto the site and it was gone. No warning...just POOF! Looks like it is parked with a message saying the domain has expired.

I would really like to buy this domain. I assume that it will be available on godaddy auctions at some point, but i want to see if there is some way i can take action and speed up the process.

also, i am wondering, if i do find a way and actually purchase the domain is there any way to retain what was there before it went down? since it was a forum there are all kinds of posts and useful info that i would love to be able to salvage.

thanks in advance for your help.

todd
#buy #domain #expired #fast
  • Profile picture of the author ChrisJamesG
    If you go to:

    Whois.net - Domain Names

    and type in the domain, you'll get a name. If you then go down the page you'll see a link saying:

    For complete domain details go to:
    LINK

    This page should give you an email address of the current owner so you can contact them directly.

    Cheers,
    Chris
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    • Profile picture of the author Mar
      I use whois.domaintools.com to monitor domains that are of interest. If you can't get the domain by contacting the previous owner directly, then you are in a waiting game for it - and the people who make their money buying and selling domains are probably waiting to pounce. Meantime, domaintools.com has a facility where you can search for deleted domains which are available to re-register - you never know, you might pick up something even better

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  • Profile picture of the author Karan Goel
    You can hire a broker from Sedo.

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  • Profile picture of the author tldnetworks
    Best to contact the owner via iWhois.com
    If you really want the domain, don't make a low ball offer or try to explain that "Since you're not renewing can I have it?" or "Since you're not renewing I'll give you $7" etc... That's a sure fire way to NOT have a chance at owning the domain. Make a real offer based on your want/need. Will it cost you more than a new reg? of course, however it may be less expensive than if it goes to drop auction. Plus you have a base to build your site/business.
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