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A three letter, brandable EMD-- Sounds like the kind of thing someone would want to keep and use or sell for a bunch of money. But then when you add the "6K junk links" it sound like the kind of thing someone would just want to sell and hope to get a bunch of money.  Playing games with the registrar isn't going to help help you in the matter.  Did you try offering them half price?  It still may not be worth it.