here is a successfully proven model for acquiring 3-letter.com's for approx $4k-$5500
1) create account
http://IPalert.com (platinum recommended)
2) load up our Instant Backorderer so you can place backorders very efficiently and quickly in one-click.
3) backorder every 3 letter .com that is expiring. there are usually 2 or 3 every few days to keep you on your toes.
4) since a lot are snapnames priority domains - go fuck some people up in the snap auctions.
Within a few weeks you will have wholesale acquisitions of 3 letter .com's or We will refund your IPalert account charges.