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SnapNames

Domain name auction marketplace specializing in expiring and dropping domains.

Marketplaces
Website
snapnames.com
Founded
2000
Pricing
Free to backorder; pay only if domain is won (~$79+ auction)
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About SnapNames

SnapNames is a domain name auction marketplace specializing in expiring and dropping domains. It focuses buyers' attention on the moment a domain's prior registration ends and becomes available again.

Key features

Pros & cons

Pros

  • No cost unless the domain is successfully acquired
  • Long-established, one of the earliest drop-catch services

Cons

  • Uncontested catches still carry a minimum bid (~$79)
  • Success depends on registry timing, not guaranteed

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Frequently Asked Questions About SnapNames

What is SnapNames?

SnapNames is a domain name auction marketplace specializing in expiring and dropping domains. It focuses buyers' attention on the moment a domain's prior registration ends and becomes available again.

Who is SnapNames for?

It's for domain investors specifically targeting expiring or dropping domains through an auction format.

What category does SnapNames fall under?

SnapNames falls under Marketplaces — it's a platform where buyers and sellers meet directly to transact on businesses, sites, or digital assets rather than working through a single advisor.

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