A question...

[True_Snake]

Hi guys,I'm not sure if this is the right section to post this in.

Anyways, I want to register a domain name, and I was thinking of giving DomainsAreFree.Com a try.

Does any one have and experiences (good or bad) with domainsarefree.com?

Please reply ASAP!

Thanks,


True_Snake

 

[Crusader]

Globat is legit so I'm thinking DNAF should be okay too. The only problem is how much would it cost to renew or transfer in the future?

 

[drmaximus]

I would be wary, especially of transfer and renewal fees. Their FAQs reflect a reluctance to disclose the domain renewal fee, and they do not support transfers in, so one wonders about transfers out. Check out their terms carefully.

Q) How do I transfer an existing domain name to DomainsAreFree?
A) We currently do not offer this service. You can only register and maintain new domain names with us.

 

[Jeff]

^^ Excellent points, DrMax! :tu:

For a second, let's even put aside the mysterious renewal fees ... don't you think it's a bit misleading and unethical to charge "$3.99/per year" at a site named, "Domains Are Free"? (The "free" ones only come with one-year PAID web hosting, I believe). :blink:
That would tell me all I needed to know, IMHO.

All the best!
:wave:

 

[Anthony]

I'd say you're best to avoid this one, unless they become more forward in their explanation and FAQ section.

 

[Kodeking]

Unless you are giving a domain free with a purchase, then I would say pass on this one.

You could do one of those "Sign up with one of our sponors and get a domain" type of thing. Like the ipod and plasma screen deals goin on.

 

[True_Snake]

Okay, so by your reactions, I take it as a no. So, do any of you know what other registrar I can use, that's cheaper than around $8. Maybe close to $5.

I would aslo like to thank you guys on helping me.

Thanks,


True_Snake

 

[Jeff]

You're welcome, True! :tu:

:wave:

 

[stjjchs]

I remember globat offering them at 3.99 before, but if you want reliability you should go for something more expensive. try tosdomains.net.

 

[.edu]

They are an enom reseller and they are legit. I regged one with them and have not tried to transfer out yet so as far as transferring out, I am yet to find out.

I remember globat offering them at 3.99 before, but if you want reliability you should go for something more expensive. try tosdomains.net.

Tosdomains.net is also an enom reseller and the owners/developers of DramSystem I have had issues transferring domains away from them in the past with domains that I bought, lucky thing they were of no real value and I just let them expire.

 

[edkerry]

don't know

 

[stjjchs]

What issues did you get transferring them out?

 

[edkerry]

I don't have any deals with such small companies!

 

[stjjchs]

You consider globat a small company?

 

[eSology]

Tosdomains.net is also an enom reseller and the owners/developers of DramSystem I have had issues transferring domains away from them in the past with domains that I bought, lucky thing they were of no real value and I just let them expire.

Reason being is because last time I checked DRAMS dumps all the domains in the resellers eNom account and not yours; hence, if a domain is going to get pushed it would have to be DRAMS that physically logs in and does it. Transfers -> seems that if the domain was unlocked it wouldn't have a problem.