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Originally Posted by Matt
So,
As you know we are intending to claim back the sog-team.com domain later this year.
However as it is currently owned by a domain broker, they have snapped it up as they consider it a "premium domain".
What is a premium domain you ask?
"Premium domain names are short, memorable, easy-to-spell names that end in a popular extension like .com. These domains tend to cost a lot more than normal domains, because they are more likely to drive traffic to a website.
Premium domain names are high quality domains that have already been registered, but are available for sale at a premium price. The price of a premium domain name varies according to quality; many sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars."
So... clearly because we were very popular and still are, the domain has been bought by a broker currently selling our old domain for £450 / 460 euros!
Anyone feeling rich to buy it back?????
https://www.123-reg.co.uk/order/doma...n=sog-team.com
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1st, I would second Tyrope - put a reminder in your calendar at the expiry date and have a look.
2nd, if not and if you actually want the domain, I think you can report the current owner to the domain registrar; atleast in Denmark it's not legal to speculate in domains. Their text is solid evidence that that is exactly what they are doing. The law was made to ensure democracy on the internet, instead of corporations snatching up every good domain out there and charging a premium. So in likelyhood, the rule exists elsewhere than Denmark as well.
For what it's worth, even though my fingers trip to add an extra period in a domain (co.uk) over the "normal" TLDs, I don't think we need the .com either.
