> Updated Date: 2021-11-08T14:45:58Z
> Creation Date: 2014-09-24T14:45:19Z
> Registry Expiry Date: 2022-09-24T14:45:19Z
Well there should still be a redemption and "pending delete" period [0]. I believe the original owner can still reclaim during those.
[0] https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/dns/glossary/expired-dom...
Source: Used to work at registrar.
No, you could not have purchased the domain
> Updated Date: 2021-11-08T14:45:58Z
> Creation Date: 2014-09-24T14:45:19Z
> Registry Expiry Date: 2022-09-24T14:45:19Z