whois/domain question
 

I registered a domain on Friday. Since my credit card wouldn't go through and I really wanted to nab this domain, I used another registrar than I normally do, because they take paypal. Probably not a good idea, but oh well.

Anyway, my question...

If you go to a registrar, and type the domain in, it shows as being available. Is this just a case of it is not in the records yet? Or does it normally show up right away. I never checked before, because I trust the registrar I normally use.

I register my domains with directnic and then I go and check the Netsol Whois and it will say the domain is still available up to 24 hrs after I registered the domain.

ok, thanks vidsweb!!