4 guides on buying domains for founders and indie builders.
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A practical 2026 guide to buying a domain someone else owns: the 30-second triage, the five acquisition routes ranked by real cost and success rate, an outreach email that does not anchor you high, and when to walk away.
What a premium domain actually costs in 2026: the four real price bands, why registry premiums renew expensive forever, a five-year cost comparison, and the renewal checks to run before you buy.
Premium domains list for $2K–$50K. The four proven routes to a quality domain under $500: fixed-price marketplaces, auctions, modern TLDs, and negotiation.
Domain auction vs. fixed price: the true total cost of buyer's premiums, escrow, negotiation time, and transfer delays. Fixed-price names at $199 or less.
