Re: [PLUG] Domain "issue"

["Michael C. Toren" <mct@toren.net>]

On Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 12:55:50AM -0400, Eric wrote:
> > We are domain acquisition specialists and I felt that as the owner of
> > THE-DOMAIN.org you would have a much more genuine interest in
> > acquiring THE-DOMAIN.NET.
> >
> > If you would like us to try and acquire this domain on your behalf
> > then please let me know by 18th October 2006.

While this unsolicited message does sound very shady, it's important to
note that there are organizations out there that provide "legitimate"
domain name backordering.  A useful article I found recently while
researching this topic is:

  http://www.aboutdomains.com/ServiceProviders/backorder_expired_domains.htm

As some of these different services hook into different points of the
domain name deletion cycle, if you decide to go this route you'll want
to pick the backordering service that would work best with the registrar
where the domain is currently registered.

Another factor to consider is when the backordering service would expect
payment from you.  Some, such as SnapNames, only charge you if you end
up acquiring the domain.  Others, such as GoDaddy, require payment ahead
of time but allow you to shift that payment to another domain name if
you don't end up acquiring your first choice.

HTH,
-mct
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