sentences:  This length of time varies by TLD, and is usually around 30 to 90 days.Prior to the implementation of the RGP by ICANN, individuals could easily engage in domain sniping to extort money from the original registrant to buy their domain name back.After the period between the domain's expiry date and the beginning of the RGP, the domain's status changes to "redemption period" during which an owner may be required to pay a fee (typically around US$100) to re-activate and re-register the domain.