Waiting on a expired domain?

[heirJORDAN]

Ok, it's simple, a domain I'm waiting on is in "Pending Delete" status. I got the update at about 10 AM eastern on the 11th that the status was changed to Pending Delete. However, it's still there. I thought it stays in that stage for 5 days only?

How long can I expect the old registrar to hold the name until I can search and buy it with my registrar, go daddy?

 

[HasRob]

If its a good domain it will be taken before you get it. snapnames and similiar companys are great at doing that. Your best bet is to backorder it and cross your fingers.