Hi

Sorry in advance for this beginner questions but I don't really know where to start and I am chasing my tail a little.

When I types in a .com domain that I am interested in I got this message

This domain has recently been listed in the marketplace at domainnamesales.com. Click here to inquire or call 1-800-385-8489.

They then ask for your name, email address and Further Information regarding my offer.

Any tips on what to do at this point.

Do I just put in an offer? and see where it goes or are there traps I should be wary of for the beginner.

Also if I want to pick up the .com.au which is available, is there a reputable place to pick it up. ie a company with the tools to support a beginner such as myself to purchase, host, develop etc.

Thanks in advance. Sorry for the basic questions.

what is the .com.au

i'll give you more advice

You can buy from www.netfleet.com.au some awesome .com.au names. They are members of this forum and offer excellent service

The .com you want is owned by Frank Schilling. Reputable Domainer. No idea how much he'll sell for. http://fusible.com/2010/06/ever-trie...gh-negotiator/

Wouldn't hurt to register the .com.au at a reputable registrar. Better if your target audience are Australians

I have domains reg'd at NetRegistry/Drop/.

For Hosting I use/recommend VentraIP.

If you want to consolidate both Domain + Hosting then go with NetRegistry or VentraIP

cheers - that gives me a lot to start with