.RO domains

cipcip · 08-18-2010, 12:40 AM

I am from Romania, that means in my country the cctld is .RO

.RO can be registered for 1 year at price of 10 Euros or 13-14$, but the beauty is that they can be registered for LIFE at the price of 50$ - they never expire, you buy it when you are 18 years old and you still have it when you will be 80 years old.

Do you think they worth it on the international market ?

Gerrit · 08-18-2010, 02:09 AM

If only more extentions could be registered for life for a fair price...

That said, where exactly is this type of registration done? What happens if your registrar goes out of business but you have bought a domain for life?

I do see potential in .ro since internet penetration has been growing there and with Romania inside the EU things will probably get even better in the near future. The downside may be that only terms in local language may have value?

slumdog · 08-18-2010, 02:49 AM

which registrar to use? nic.ro does not allow .ro ?

realtimeregister · 08-18-2010, 03:14 AM

Why not use the Registry themselfs ? rotld.ro
i could not find anything about the 50$ for life.

Can someone point that one out for me as it seems the Romenian Registry is not offering a lifetime sub.

Animator · 08-18-2010, 04:20 AM

They say: "Both company registration number (any country) and TAX ID or VAT ID of the company is required. For individuals, passport or ID number is required."

Pichichi · 08-18-2010, 07:05 AM

edomenii.ro offers both options, 1 year 9,90€ or 39€ for lifetime.

Here you can find such option in rotld.ro: Romania Top Level Domain

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btw, wich tld is more often used in romania, .ro or .com?

sdsinc · 08-18-2010, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Gerrit

If only more extentions could be registered for life for a fair price...
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/cctld-discussion/672748-ro-domains.html

That said, where exactly is this type of registration done? What happens if your registrar goes out of business but you have bought a domain for life?

All my .ro regs are direct from the registry.
So yes, it's a one-time payment... for the time being

Of course, don't use registrars like eurodns that will charge you on a yearly basis, for domains that have no renewal fees...

Gerrit · 08-18-2010, 01:39 PM

I find the idea a bit dodgy really. It sounds a bit too good to be true. I mean, what if ICANN decides to re-delegate the domain to another registry who don't use the "lifetime" rule? Then you basically are back to the start and have to pay annually. Who guarantees that this is really "for life"? I've seen email providers also stating that their service was for life, meanwhile they've gone out of business ...

Just call me pessimistic if you wish, but a guaranteed domain for life sounds a bit too nice to be true.

sdsinc · 08-18-2010, 01:53 PM

Well Icann has no say in ccTLD management policy, it's up to the Romanian government to decide.
Personally I think the worst that can happen is the end of the no-limit reg somewhere in the future, and introduction of renewal prices in line with other European extensions. No big deal really.

PS: the registry sometimes deletes domain names that are not compliant or where the registration details are incorrect.

Showfom · 08-18-2010, 07:30 PM

wow

.ro is the cheapest domain extension if we pay $50 for life time except the free .tk extension

cipcip · 08-19-2010, 11:07 AM

The domains are registered directly to the registry, at RoTLD - Romanian Top Level Domain T

Rotld.ro are the ones who manage the .ro ccTLD

Here it is: RoTLD - Romanian Top Level Domain

Szise · 08-21-2010, 03:35 PM

RoTLD can change the rules anytime and ask a yearly fee, after .tk - .com.ar are free if you live in Argentina.

Sam · 08-21-2010, 03:40 PM

.RO is a solid extension, too bad the traffic pays peanuts. Sold off my entire .RO traffic portfolio for minimal profit.

cipcip · 08-22-2010, 04:42 AM

A friend of mine sold torrent.ro for 3000$ and didn`t had any traffic

Gerrit · 08-22-2010, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by Szise

RoTLD can change the rules anytime and ask a yearly fee, after .tk - .com.ar are free if you live in Argentina.

Also, the Congolese citizens are entitled to one free .cg each, and I believe .com.np is also free if you live in Nepal.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=672748

In the past .com.ru was free for all, registrations were made by RIPN.net (unlike the .ru which was done by NIC.ru ; .com.ru however is a real ccTLD and not just someone giving away subdomains). However, it seems .com.ru is dormant or defunct for the forseeable future, it doesn't seem new registrations are ongoing.

08-18-2010, 12:40 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
cipcip NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Constanta, Romania Posts: 502	.RO domains I am from Romania, that means in my country the cctld is .RO .RO can be registered for 1 year at price of 10 Euros or 13-14$, but the beauty is that they can be registered for LIFE at the price of 50$ - they never expire, you buy it when you are 18 years old and you still have it when you will be 80 years old. Do you think they worth it on the international market ?

08-18-2010, 02:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
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08-18-2010, 03:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
realtimeregister NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 77 Follow @realtime_reg	Why not use the Registry themselfs ? rotld.ro i could not find anything about the 50$ for life. Can someone point that one out for me as it seems the Romenian Registry is not offering a lifetime sub. __________________ RealtimeRegister.com - Worldwide domain management. API (epp) + Resellers prices

08-18-2010, 07:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pichichi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,022 Follow @planetawebs	edomenii.ro offers both options, 1 year 9,90€ or 39€ for lifetime. Here you can find such option in rotld.ro: Romania Top Level Domain ---------- Post added at 02:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 PM ---------- btw, wich tld is more often used in romania, .ro or .com? __________________ Free and Unlimited sitemap generator - Zitemaps.com ResultadosDeportivos.net \| PlanetaWebs.com

08-18-2010, 01:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
sdsinc Domains my Dominion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Web 1.0 Posts: 9,955	Well Icann has no say in ccTLD management policy, it's up to the Romanian government to decide. Personally I think the worst that can happen is the end of the no-limit reg somewhere in the future, and introduction of renewal prices in line with other European extensions. No big deal really. PS: the registry sometimes deletes domain names that are not compliant or where the registration details are incorrect. __________________ NameNewsletter.com - free lists of available domain names ZoneFiles.net (beta) - ccTLD and gTLD droplists

08-18-2010, 02:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gerrit NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: in between the bright lights and the far unlit unknown Posts: 968	If only more extentions could be registered for life for a fair price... That said, where exactly is this type of registration done? What happens if your registrar goes out of business but you have bought a domain for life? I do see potential in .ro since internet penetration has been growing there and with Romania inside the EU things will probably get even better in the near future. The downside may be that only terms in local language may have value?

08-18-2010, 04:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Animator Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 232	They say: "Both company registration number (any country) and TAX ID or VAT ID of the company is required. For individuals, passport or ID number is required."

08-18-2010, 01:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gerrit NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: in between the bright lights and the far unlit unknown Posts: 968	I find the idea a bit dodgy really. It sounds a bit too good to be true. I mean, what if ICANN decides to re-delegate the domain to another registry who don't use the "lifetime" rule? Then you basically are back to the start and have to pay annually. Who guarantees that this is really "for life"? I've seen email providers also stating that their service was for life, meanwhile they've gone out of business ... Just call me pessimistic if you wish, but a guaranteed domain for life sounds a bit too nice to be true.

08-18-2010, 07:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Showfom NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: China Posts: 80 Follow @Showfom	wow .ro is the cheapest domain extension if we pay $50 for life time except the free .tk extension __________________ Cheapest price of ccTLDs Domains Registration https://my.such.as/ ccTLDs Domain Names Registration and Local Presences. PM me for cheaper price.

08-19-2010, 11:07 AM	THREAD STARTER #11 (permalink)
cipcip NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Constanta, Romania Posts: 502	The domains are registered directly to the registry, at RoTLD - Romanian Top Level Domain T Rotld.ro are the ones who manage the .ro ccTLD Here it is: RoTLD - Romanian Top Level Domain

08-21-2010, 03:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Szise NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Next Door Posts: 69	RoTLD can change the rules anytime and ask a yearly fee, after .tk - .com.ar are free if you live in Argentina. __________________ Jogos

08-21-2010, 03:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sam Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,320	.RO is a solid extension, too bad the traffic pays peanuts. Sold off my entire .RO traffic portfolio for minimal profit. __________________ SPECIAL: The World's BEST Single Letter Domain Sale! Lowest single letter price on the market! Starting at $799

08-22-2010, 04:42 AM	THREAD STARTER #14 (permalink)
cipcip NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Constanta, Romania Posts: 502	A friend of mine sold torrent.ro for 3000$ and didn`t had any traffic

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