How long can I purchase a expired domain name?

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I am currently interested in a domain name. Its whois information are

Updated Date: 10-jan-2012

Creation Date: 1-dec-2010

Expiration Date: 1-dec-2011

How long I still need to wait to purchase this domain name freely as it is a unregistered domain name?

What's the 'updated date'?

What's the usual steps for an expired domain name?

Hmm, normally, the expiration date should be past the updated date. It looks like this domain’s registration ended Dec.01.2011 and was left lapsing for over a month and was renewed/purchased on Jan.10.2012. In that case, the expiration date should be updated at some point to Jan.10.201x depending on the lease length. Try using a different whois provider to see if they have a more up-to-date record. — Synetech, Feb 23, 2012 at 23:10

Lazy Badger · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-23 23:23:33Z

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How long I still need to wait to purchase this domain name freely as it is a unregistered domain name?

Grace periods differ from registrar to registrar. Usually for expired domains I can see also free-date string.

What's the 'updated date'?

Date of last changes of data or date of your request: in, f.e "Last updated on 2012.02.24 03:06:00 MSK/MSD" date-time is request time.

answered Feb 23, 2012 at 23:23

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