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Finn
29th October 2007, 09:19
One for the techo's...

What's the best / cheapest option for registering a .com domain name?

Thanks in advance...
TerminalAddict
29th October 2007, 09:20
active-domains.com

been around for a while (so not a fly by nighter) .. and only $8.95 USD if you buy more than 5 years .. .got all my domains there (about 12 .com's .net's and .org's)
Joni
29th October 2007, 09:22
Not the cheapest... but very good!

www.discountdomains.co.nz for $29.95 per annum.

Chch based company.
Winter
29th October 2007, 09:25
One for the techo's...

What's the best / cheapest option for registering a .com domain name?

Thanks in advance...

You want best OR cheapest?

http://www.discount-domains.co.nz

you could try some dodgey US registrar - there are plenty.
And they are cheap as fuck..
but id rather pay slightly more and support an NZ company who is good and answers the phone..

(also who knows what dns glue is :P)
SimJen
29th October 2007, 09:27
I use http://www.webbase.co.nz/ also get hosting there cheap as.
Very reliable and good support if required (ie they don't treat you like a pleb if you actually know something about html etc).
Winter
29th October 2007, 09:29
If you need hosting, I'll host it for you. Cheaply ($4).
What I wont do, is give you support.

At all.

PM if interested.
TerminalAddict
29th October 2007, 09:29
Not the cheapest... but very good!

www.discountdomains.co.nz for $29.95 per annum.

Chch based company.


.nz domains are controlled by the DNC (domain name commisioner) and are therefore a "set" price.

Wholesalers (like me) pay $22 per year for .nz domains, so $25-$30 is a normal charge to joe public.

.com's however are controlled by some dodgy US state dept (internic) :)
and therefore NZ sellers are just reseller of some other US company.
We (me as the company I work for) buy our .com's from tucows at a ridculous $25 USD per year, but they supply "intergration" so the extra charge is worth it.

As a consumer with a credit card tho' you have the option to shop around

Just avoid the "fly by nighters"
Chances are you'll end up buying from ENOM tho'
ENOM are buying up every large .com registrar there is
jrandom
29th October 2007, 09:33
Also, bear in mind that after you register a .com, there's a stand-down period before you can transfer it. If you plan on hosting a site immediately you will probably want to register it through your ISP of choice to save hassle.
TerminalAddict
29th October 2007, 09:34
Also, bear in mind that after you register a .com, there's a stand-down period before you can transfer it. If you plan on hosting a site immediately you will probably want to register it through your ISP of choice to save hassle.

err or change the nameservers to that of your hoster?

why transfer between US registrars? there are no NZ .com registrars to transfer to
Finn
29th October 2007, 09:37
Cool, thanks.

The domain I want is registered but not used. Obviously someone wanting to make some dosh, so how do I contact them?
TerminalAddict
29th October 2007, 09:40
whois (domain name).com
should give you "some" details .. hopefully
Winter
29th October 2007, 09:58
Cool, thanks.

The domain I want is registered but not used. Obviously someone wanting to make some dosh, so how do I contact them?

Whats the domain mate?
Finn
29th October 2007, 09:59
Whats the domain mate?

That would be telling... and I can't at the moment.
Winter
29th October 2007, 10:03
That would be telling... and I can't at the moment.

thats fine. Google 'online whois' and punch in your 'large-buttplugs4u.com' or whatever yours is.

It will give you a list of contact options, Technical, Adminstrative, etc etc.

Thats your first point of call for tracking down whomever owns it.
jigyjig
29th October 2007, 10:06
what a predicament finndles.

maris can steal tv's can they steal your domain name? whats to stop them selling it on an keeping the cash? sounds dodgy.
scracha
29th October 2007, 10:31
what a predicament finndles.

maris can steal tv's can they steal your domain name? whats to stop them selling it on an keeping the cash? sounds dodgy.

El-cheapo registrations...not had any probs with godaddy myself. I always use an escrow service like www.escrow.com or moneybrokers.com when transferring.

PM me if you need a hand with this Finn as it's a bit of a mine-field

Do you want kiwi hosting or international hosting?
Delphinus
29th October 2007, 10:32
Nah you need a UDAI for .nz domains to transfer (or "steal") and as long as they cant get into your email you normally cannot get that.
skelstar
29th October 2007, 10:38
Have used www.webhostingspace.net, US$10/yr registration. Not had any probs with .net/.com reg and support for hosting has been good. Stupid cheap hosting costs... from about US$1.65/mnth for basic/small plan.