Re: [PLUG] Domain names...

["Greg Sabino Mullane" <greg@turnstep.com>]

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[NetSol]
> Am I a fool for sticking with these guys at $29/yr ...?

Yes. :) They are overpriced, arrogant, and incompetent, as well as 
being unrepentant spammers. Abandon them as soon as you can.

> I received quite a few solicitations from other registers that will 'take
> over' all of my accounts. I am a little scared to do that but tempted.

I use 000domains.com but almost anyone but NetSol and Dotster are good 
choices. Don't pay more than $14 per year. You can get it for much less 
if you look around. I like 000 because they have a very easy to use 
web interface, and they make transferring domains very painless. They 
charge $13.50 a year. There are slightly cheaper ones which are probably 
just as good; this just happens to be the one I am used to and staying 
with. Shop around - the market is way better than it was a few years ago. :)

> Any ever do a wholesale switch?

Yes, all the time. Keep in mind a few caveats when switching registrars:

1) You must be able to receive mail at the admin contact

2) It cannot be brand new - it must be at least 60 days since the 
   date or creation or renewal.

3) The domain should not expire, or be close to expiring. How close 
   depends on the registrar, but generally if it expires in about 10 
   days or less, it may be easier (and prevent possible complications) 
   just to renew with the curent one, then make the switch in 60 days.


Prying domains away from Network Solutions used to be very hard work, 
but it is fairly easy now, as they are bound by new rules and must 
transfer the domain the same as everyone else. And yes, you get credit 
for any time remaining on your domain. :)

Greg Sabino Mullane  greg@turnstep.com
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