Absolutely, it's the best way to get a domain. Contact the current owner and make an offer. Remember, the price of ANY domain is negotiable. If they quote you a price that is high, you can always counteroffer at a lower price.
It was more of an investment. Non Gamers wouldnt see the value to it, but, as I'm going to be reselling HUGE volumes of Gaming servers, it was worthwhile. Plus, its a domain for a new game being released in November...
Will I get my money back?
Good question. I need to sell 10 game servers to recoup on it, so I would expect so
Oh... and dont worry about being new to it. im sort of new, been making sites for over 3 yrs, but when it come to buying/selling them. only about 1month. Since joining this ofrum I have learned LOADS! more then i ever have...