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Shortlist of cheap aged domains expiring at NameSilo

Here are some cheap expiring aged domain names up for auction at NameSilo which we are highlighting as being possibly good domain names.

This is one of the cheapest ways to get an aged domain of over 10 years. Bidding at NameSilo starts around USD $2 - $4 on these. You'll also need to account for the added mandatory 1 year registration fee that is tacked on if you win the auction - that fee is around USD $18. (If you don't win the auction you pay nothing.) If you were registering a new domain name from scratch you'd have to pay the ~$18 fee anyway - this way, for an extra few dollars at auction, you get an aged domain.

It is your responsibility to do due diligence on what is a good domain name. This domain tool simply identifies aged domains for sale which we see as potentially interesting.

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What happens when a domain expires

When a domain expires, the registrar (e.g. NameSilo) auctions it off on their own platform. Anyone who wants to buy it can buy it direct via this online auction.

That is by far the cheapest way for you to buy an aged domain. At NameSilo, the minimum bid for an expired domain is typically in the $2 - $4 range, making it an incredibly good deal. Understand that on top of your bid, if you win the auction you'll also need to pay the mandatory 1 year renewal fee of around USD $18. That is only if you win the auction. You don't pay anything if you're not the high bidder.

This is the best way to buy aged domains for cheap.

How to find expiring domains

In the case of NameSilo, they list expiring domains on their domain marketplace.

However, it can be a challenge to identify a good domain names! Wading through a long list of terrible domain names that you don't want, just to find a few good ones, is time consuming and not exactly fun.

At Voxik, we solve this problem for you: we use an algorithm to determine which expiring domains are likely to be good ones: snappy, pronounceable, and not too long. Our algorithm isn't perfect - so you'll see a few awkward domain names in there, but it gives you a really great shortlist to start with. Each expiring domain has a link back to its details at NameSilo so you can see when the auction will end, current bid, and so on.

Our expired domains list above is so much more convenient and much faster than wading through NameSilo's massively long list of domains yourself.

And because bidding on expired auctions at NameSilo starts at a really cheap price point of just a few dollars, you won't break the bank.

FAQ

Q: Why NameSilo?

A: NameSilo allows anyone with a free NameSilo account to bid on their expiring domain names. You don't need to pay for an auction membership subscription or anything like that, unlike NameCheap or GoDaddy.

NameSilo is reputable and reliable. We have bought expiring domains there ourselves and can attest that it works well.

If you are the successful bidder on an expiring domain auction, NameSilo transfers the domain to your account automatically once the auction ends. This makes it super easy and convenient. Once you place your bid, you don't need to do anything else.

Q: I clicked on one of the domain names on the list above to see details at NameSilo. NameSilo says the domain is no longer available. What happened?

A: If you encounter this situation, and if it's before the expected end date of the auction, it means the original registrant renewed the domain before the auction end date. Remember, the auction end date is the moment at which the domain officially expires - up until then, it hasn't actually expired, but it's about to.

So anytime before the auction end date, its current owner may renew it. This is rarer than you think, because most registrants renew well ahead of time. Comparatively few people renew at the last minute but it can happen. If this is the case, the domain you wanted is no longer available. You'll have to find a different domain name. Don't worry - there are plenty to choose from in our list!