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Old 11-20-2005, 07:46 AM   #1

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Contacting a Domain Owner

So there was this domain I wanted to buy a few months back. Figured I should do it tonight, so I went to recheck the whois directory. And just my luck, it was now registered. The .net is still available, as is the .org, so its not a total loss, but I am rather dissapointed to see the .com snagged. But the problem is this: Said domain was registered via godaddy, where it is parked. And on the standard park page they use, there is no contact info. And there is none in the whois directory either. But I'd like to contact the owner and offer to buy the domain from him. So, how would you suggest I go about doing so?
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Personally, I'd try info@domain.com

Have you checked the whois directory for their contact details because I know that they're sometimes listed there. You could also try getting in touch with godaddy and seeing if they'll give you the contact details.
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Old 11-20-2005, 02:16 PM   #3

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Yes, as mentioned in the initial post, I checked the whois directory, but to no avail. Considered contacting godaddy, and will have to do it, but I imagine it would violate their privacy policy.
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By any chance is there content on the domain gp?
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No, just a parked page.

But apparently whois.net isn't the best whois directory, because when I used whois.sc, I found the info. So I'll email him tonight.
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OK, good research...

Are you aware of this site... http://www.dnsstuff.com/
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OK, good research...

Are you aware of this site... http://www.dnsstuff.com/
No, but that is a great site! **now bookmarked**
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Are you aware of this site... http://www.dnsstuff.com/
D*mnnit! I forgot about that one!
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dnsstuff sounds great...thanks for sharing
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D*mnnit! I forgot about that one!
Its good, but less detailed than whois.sc
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