What is Dropping Names and how do I use it?

Dropping Names provides DomainTools members access to search for domains that previous owners forget to renew or wish not to renew. This tool provides users with a list of domains that are about to become available with other data; users can sort, search and filter these domain results in order to possibly purchase potentially valuable domain names.
To use this tool:
1. Log in to your DomainTools account.
2. Click on the Buy Domains tab and then click the link for Dropping Names. The Dropping Names will be presented last in the list along the secondary navigation bar.
3. A table appears listing links to soon-to-be dropped domains according to potential Drop Date.
4. Click on any link located next to the Auction Date to view domains according to criteria (ie. number of characters, age or Yahoo/DMOZ). A list of domains appear. SnapNames.com will hold the auction on the given date; navigate to SnapNames.com on that date to purchase domains in auction.

How are the Dropping Names results organized? Can I adjust Screening Criteria?

Dropping Names results are organized according to Auction date. To view domains to-be-available on a particular date, you can filter results according to:
Total: Displays all domains to-be dropped on this particular date.
Yahoo!: Displays domains In Yahoo! directory.
DMOZ: Displays domains in the DMOZ directory.
2-5 Chars: Displays domains containing between 2-5 characters.
3-6 Chars: Displays domains containing between 3-6 characters.
9+ Years Old: Displays domains created 9+ years ago.
Users can alter these default results using the Screening Criteria box located on the right hand side of the Dropping Names page.
Screen Criteria by selecting:
– A string of characters to be included in the domain name
– TLD’s (.com, .net, .org or other)
– Length of characters in the domain name
– Order of results (Age, Length, Alphabetical, Rank)
– Creation of the domain name (Any, 2+ years ago, 3+ years ago, 6+ years ago or 9+ years ago)
– Dropping date

Where does DomainTools obtain domains in this list?

DomainTools works with registrar partners to create a list of domains that are about to drop and provides information about potential dates using this tool.

How much does this Dropping Names cost?

The Dropping Names tool is free for all DomainTools users.

How do I get to Dropping Names?

Dropping Names is located in the “Acquire” section of Research.DomainTools.com.