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This is not correct. Only registries can reserve domains. If a registrar "reserved" a domain, they'd have to have bought it from the registry.

• buzer 4y ago
  At least in the past there were cases where some registrars automatically registered the domain if someone searched for it, it may have been in cases where their algorithm deemed the name somewhat premium. They would then essentially hold it hostage for some time, but would then cancel it during the refund period. AGP Limits policy (https://icannwiki.org/Add_Grace_Period https://icannwiki.org/Add_Grace_Period) was created to combat that (and some other issues with refunds).
  • CydeWeys 4y ago
    This is called "front-running" by the domain name registrar and it is a big no-no. Fortunately it's not what happened here though.
    • buzer 4y ago
      That's what I assumed simfree was talking about.