Some domain names that are in their redemption period can be bought directly from the registrar. For example godaddy has godaddy auctions (https://auctions.goda

Some domain names that are in their redemption period can be bought directly from the registrar. For example godaddy has godaddy auctions (https://auctions.godaddy.com/ https://auctions.godaddy.com/) Maybe the registrar of your desired domain name has the same. I would buy it that way if you don't want to take the chance it gets snatched right after the domain is available. Never respond to those emails though.