On Wed, 27 Sep 2000, David Iyoha wrote:
> Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 23:49:21 -0400
> From: David Iyoha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Staples & Register.com--$1 registrations
>
> Hello,
>
> The problem is there is really no gain to registering the domain then
> transferring it to opensrs if you are going to do it after 60 days. Basically
> it only buys you 60 days then you still pay the $10 opensrs fee.
Not really. Remember, transfers add one year to the expiration date.
>
> Buuuut the problem occurs if:
> 1. they do not allow you transfer the domain. In that case you start paying
> regular rates the next year
I'd love to see any ICANN registrar try that.
> 2. You successfuly "transfer" the domain over, then they find out and go after
> you legally ... that is if they have small print catches.
>
How? ICANN permits it. Nothing says a registrar can deny a transfer on
day 61.
