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Domain expiring on the 24th June - I want it bad!

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  • 25-04-2012 1:07pm
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    Smcgie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭


    Hello all, so there is a certain domain and it was registered back in 1998 and the website is a blank with just missing script and a logo. I have tried to contact the owner but the email address is that old it bounces back.

    What are my options here. I see the domain being a necessity for a new business venture.

    Thanks


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    cormee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,801 ✭✭✭cormee


    Smcgie wrote: »
    Hello all, so there is a certain domain and it was registered back in 1998 and the website is a blank with just missing script and a logo. I have tried to contact the owner but the email address is that old it bounces back.

    What are my options here. I see the domain being a necessity for a new business venture.

    Thanks

    If it's a .com you can try backorder it.

    I'd say nothing to the present owner if I was you, if he/she gets any idea the domain is of value to someone they'll either try sell it to you for a high price, or failing that, they'll renew it (I would anyway).

    If it's a .ie you can do nothing but just wait for it to expire.


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    Smcgie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭Smcgie


    cormee wrote: »
    Smcgie wrote: »
    Hello all, so there is a certain domain and it was registered back in 1998 and the website is a blank with just missing script and a logo. I have tried to contact the owner but the email address is that old it bounces back.

    What are my options here. I see the domain being a necessity for a new business venture.

    Thanks

    If it's a .com you can try backorder it.

    I'd say nothing to the present owner if I was you, if he/she gets any idea the domain is of value to someone they'll either try sell it to you for a high price, or failing that, they'll renew it (I would anyway).

    If it's a .ie you can do nothing but just wait for it to expire.

    It's a .com and yes I agree stay away from contacting the owner. I did that over a year ago. I think I back ordered it last year sometime but I suppose that's no guarentee that it will be registered for me.

    Has anyone here had success with a back order?


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    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    I found a domain I want and tried to contact the owner to see if they'd sell it. It was registered in 2001, never used, and doesn't expire until 2020 and he's either ignored my emails or doesn't use that account any more. it's a pain in the ass.


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    CamperMan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,835 ✭✭✭CamperMan


    Smcgie wrote: »
    It's a .com and yes I agree stay away from contacting the owner. I did that over a year ago. I think I back ordered it last year sometime but I suppose that's no guarentee that it will be registered for me.

    Has anyone here had success with a back order?

    NEVER! and I have done lots over the years, a waste of time and money


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    finisklin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭finisklin


    If there is .ie domain name that is taken and is being used currently (no web site up, just a hosting name but used for emails) how can one obtain it? I think the .ie system is a little different than .com. Any help appreciated as not overly familiar with domain registry.

    Like the original poster it's suitable for a business idea.


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    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    finisklin wrote: »
    If there is .ie domain name that is taken and is being used currently (no web site up, just a hosting name but used for emails) how can one obtain it? I think the .ie system is a little different than .com. Any help appreciated as not overly familiar with domain registry.

    Like the original poster it's suitable for a business idea.
    You can't unless they sell it to you and you have a registered business name that's associated with the domain you want. And if they're using it for email then I doubt they'll sell it.


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    jmcc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,412 ✭✭✭jmcc


    Smcgie wrote: »
    It's a .com and yes I agree stay away from contacting the owner. I did that over a year ago. I think I back ordered it last year sometime but I suppose that's no guarentee that it will be registered for me.
    Sometimes people who own potentially valuable domains won't even bother replying to e-mails from people who are "interested" in the domain. I've even had someone e-mail me wanting a domain at registration fee.
    Has anyone here had success with a back order?
    Yes. I've even picked up good domains that were dropped without having to back order them.

    Regards...jmcc


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