Q: Is it bad faith if I registered a domain name I let expire years ago when it became available again?
I held 2 domain names about 6 years ago that I let expire because I lost my job and couldn't afford to keep them anymore. Scrolling through my small domain portfolio today, those 2 domains popped up into my head, and I wondered what became of those names. . . so I check it's availability. One of them was available (which I quickly register) and the other I discover is now a new airline in Asia that hasn't been operating for long. I purchased these domains with the hopes of someday selling them to someone that wanted to start an airline. I knew one of the names would make a great brand for an airline. The other domain wasn't the brandable one (the one I quickly registered again) but still an important, must-have domain as well, as it contained the word "airlines" in this 2 word domain. I registered these domains before this company existed. So my question is: Could I get in trouble for registering this domain I was once in possession of but let expire and then re-registered 6 yrs late
A: Domains are on the market like any other product. You have every right to purchase any Domain you like. Look for the best deal - usually, the first year is less expensive. Good Luck.
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