I think (not really sure) there's still a 5 day grace period when you buy domains, at least for gTLDs.

Technically there is, it's mostly used by the worst domain registrars that nobody should be using, like GoDaddy to pre-register names you search for so you can't go and register it elsewhere.

Most registrars don't allow, nor have the infrastructure in place to let you cancel within the 5 day grace period so don't offer it and instead just have a line buried in their TOS to say you agree its not something they offer.

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ripped_britches 6 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Is that for real? Sounds like an abuse vector

	▲	ricardo81 6 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		It was, on both counts but perhaps it's changed. Search for "domain tasting"
	▲	esskay 3 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		it is an abuse vector, GoDaddy use it on domain they deem valuable. If you use their site to check a domains availability they'll often pre-reg it, forcing you to buy it through them or they'll just register it and put it up for auction. It's why you do not, ever use GoDaddy, they are an awful company.