Re: FN-FORUM: doman registration

date posted 9th May 2006 17:49

Hi Lee,

I'm trying to put things in perspective here.

Its simple really don't use dodgy looking sites, and no-one will ever steal
your domain(s) - (unless you forget to re-register it)

As far as people calling - I get this all the time but while they may infer
something they never actually say they're from Nominet, - what they're
usually telling you is "one of their clients" has asked them to register a
domain with the same name, but because they are professionals they are
phoning to offer you first choice at £95 as you hold the .com etc.

I simply tell them they should call back to speak to - and then If I'm
interested in the name I log into my account - and I register it myself.

More than one way to skin a monkey - anyway for anyone here the 2 companies
I gave will get you the cheapest domain 1and1 @ £1.99 for a .co!!

Jim.



----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Fogarty" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: FN-FORUM: doman registration


>
> I don't know of any grassy knowles, but I'd keep away from grassy knolls.
>
> I'm sorry if you can't take other peoples concerns seriously, but
> unfortunately the problem with domains being 'stolen' is very real.
>
> Certain sites that offer domain robots will certainly purchase the
> domain as soon as it is searched for. This is a gamble that you REALLY
> want the domain and are willing to pay over the odds for it.
>
> I've also had calls from people claiming to be nominet stating that
> someone is trying to purchase my domains and for £95 I can secure the
> domain to stop it being stolen. Fortunately, I am not daft enough to
> fall for it, but you can imagine how many people have fallen for it.
>
>
> James McIlroy wrote:
> > What a load of TOSH!!
> >
> > Domain Registrars are not interested in who's buying a single domain,
theyre
> > much to busy making money.
> >
> > Jesus you guy's trying to patent an old piece of code and now frightened
> > about who wants your domain - Are you for real??
> >
> > Andy I'm sure Alain is trying to help but this is cobblers.
> > The Best registrars in the UK are:
> > 1and1 - Cheapest by a long way on .co.uk's
> > easyspace cheapest for .com's
> >
> > I own over 1500 names and no-ones tried to nick one...
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Jim.
> >
> > Look out for grassy knowles;-)
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Alain Williams" [EMAIL REMOVED]
> > To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 3:29 PM
> > Subject: Re: FN-FORUM: doman registration
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Tue, May 09, 2006 at 02:21:05PM -0000, PuntersPower wrote:
> >>
> >>> can someone recommend a domain registration company that shows domains
> >>> available immediately. Some UK registras don't show their tru status
> >>>
> >> What do you mean ?
> >> 1) Do you want the status to be shown as soon as you register it ?
> >> 2) Do you want to check the status of the domain before trying to buy
it ?
> >>
> >> (1) - a small doesn't matter since it has to go to the UK nic (or
whoever)
> >> to be registered.
> >>
> >> (2) - DON'T use a registration company to check - they may well
register
> >>
> > it once
> >
> >> they see some interest in it & then charge you lots to buy it. Use
> >>
> > 'whois'
> >
> >> to check if it exists.
> >>
> >> --
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> >>
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> >
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> >>
> >> #include
> >>
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