Question about web domain name

[ron2368]

A few weeks ago I did a search for a website name at godaddy.

Today I want to get it and register it( not at godaddy)

I do a search at whois, and about a week ago godaddy registered it. Of course now I can buy it from them for 20 times the cost.

Is this normal business with these firms?

 

[olds]

Godaddy, yes.

 

[Nik]

here's a lot of great advice: http://www.webhostingtalk.com

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Yes, you are fucked. Rule of thumb - don't search for the desired domain name until you are ready to purchase.

EDIT >> Also, don't use Godaddy.

 

[Anubis]

didnt someone get sued for preregistering domains people search for and then charging a ton to sell them back to people? big article about it was posted about it on here few years ago


FWIW both my domains are registered through godaddy and have been for years. ive never had an issue

 

[disappoint]

quick do a search for gokiddies.com on godaddy and turn them in to CPS.