psst – want to buy a domain?

If you want to steal snatch someone domain, then discountdomains is for you. It lets you snatch domains coming up for renewal, and they use a nice auction system.

I’m unsure what to think about the ethics of this..

4 Responses to “psst – want to buy a domain?”


  1. 1 MG June 14, 2007 at 10:19 pm

    Lance – I’m pretty sure the owner gets advised that a ‘bid’ has been placed and a chance to but it back – by paying the extra redemption fee, during the three month hiatus before the domain is allowed back in the system. ‘Snatch’ is a great way to see what was big in the news 12 months ago, and a good way to find a business name ;-)

  2. 2 Charles June 15, 2007 at 2:17 pm

    Lance, I’m interested to know what you think the ethical issues are(?).

  3. 3 Lance Wiggs June 16, 2007 at 12:20 pm

    Charles
    if MG’s comment is true, then no ethical issues for me – aside from the redemption fee, which feels like extortion to me.

    I liked Rowan’s comment on his blog that this is a good way to shop for company names..


  1. 1 smellybanana.co.nz « Rowan Simpson Trackback on June 14, 2007 at 10:21 pm

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