Here is a thought. OpenSRS is aimed squarely at the Canadian/U.S market,
as that is the market the staff at Tucows is familar with. Also consider
that since OpenSRS is located in Canada/U.S. (offices with development
staff in both countries), their expenses are quite a bit higher than if
they would be based out of India.
What really needs to happen is the Indian RSP's need to find an
organization like OpenSRS but which is run from India, then the pricing
would more reflect their local market.
I don't see any way possible for OpenSRS to be able to compete in that
market without firing all of their current staff and moving operations to
India.
> You are very correct about the the NSI and other Core registrars and 200%
> correct about the OpenSRS services, there is no debate on this point. But
> there are some new registrars, especially in India, which are offering good
> services with lower prices. We in India, are especially hit by them, I being
> from India can say that. Try www.net4domains.com and www.signdomains.com
> and you will know that they are selling domains for Less than $ 8, with
> discounts for resellers, with addons like free emails, parking etc included.
> They also provide good manage interface.
>
> The services of OpenSRS is indeed excellent, I especially like the openness
> and feeling of belonging with OpenSRS, which quite frankly i haven't felt
> with other registrars. Yes, I don't mind paying extra for good services, but
> the prob is that I have to sell to earn for my family (and my dog too :-) ).
> With retail prices less than my wholesale prices, you can imagine the scene.
>
> As far as market is concerned, OpenSRS must be knowing how the Indian RSP's
> are fairing. My sales is down to nearly NIL.
>
> Due to customers pressure I have had to buy domains from them (the cheaper
> registrars) and frankly speaking, i couldn't find fault with them as far as
> direct customer is concerned. Although I can't say about the resellers as I
> haven't as yet signed up being resellers with them.
