I have found a domain that is about to expire (Renewal date: 09-Jul-2011) and wondered what the best way to go about catching it would be? I am happy to pay someone for the service.
However, if it is left to expire, and is of some quality then it will be caught by a drop catcher.
There are public drop catchers you can book the name with, who will attempt to get it for you. There are also private catcher who may sell it to you afterwards.
Its probably best to book it with as many catchers as possible if its decent and if it goes to a private only catcher then be prepared to part with some money for it