Domain Dictionary - GRANDFATHERED DOMAIN

[Internet.Domains]

Grandfathered domain(s)
Grand·fa·ther-ed do-main(s)
ɡran(d)ˌfäT͟Hər/ed dōˈmān/
noun/verb
North American informal

To exempt a domain from a new price increase or regulation. The exemption ends when the domain expires or is purchased by another entity.

"prior registrants who purchased their domain before the price increase have been grandfathered"
synonyms: exempt, excuse, free, exclude, grant immunity to, spare, absolve;
informal off (the hook)


FYI - Before you purchase your next domain make sure it is not a "Grandfathered domain"..... Unfortunately, sellers may not disclose that your new domain registration fees may be much higher than previously paid....If you are selling a "Grandfathered domain", please, please, disclose that the domain will be coming with increased renewal fees...... As domain investors we owe it to end users to trust that domain purchasing comes with integrity, so the seller should always disclose and explain if their asset is a "Grandfathered Domain".

 

[Brands.International]

@Internet.Domains thanks for this article, it is very useful!
Just small question: when saying "The exemption ends when the domain expires or is purchased by another entity" is this really true? Where does this information comes from ? Until now, I was under impression that once grandfathered, there is a renewal fee attached to it forever, no matter if the owner change.

Also I was thinking that once such domain expires, it must be withheld and re-priced by registry..if this is not a case, and someone registers it again, i was under impression that the grandfathered price will continue for this domain.

Was it my bad understanding? Could you please clarify little more? Thanks a lot!

 

[Internet.Domains]

@Internet.Domains thanks for this article, it is very useful!
Just small question: when saying "The exemption ends when the domain expires or is purchased by another entity" is this really true? Where does this information comes from ? Until now, I was under impression that once grandfathered, there is a renewal fee attached to it forever, no matter if the owner change.

Also I was thinking that once such domain expires, it must be withheld and re-priced by registry..if this is not a case, and someone registers it again, i was under impression that the grandfathered price will continue for this domain.

Was it my bad understanding? Could you please clarify little more? Thanks a lot!

At risk of me being wrong, I must state that domaining has been especially confusing as of late........In all seriousness, that is how it was described to me.

 

[web3dev]

Thank for the info @Internet.Domains .
Is there any genetic test to verify the grandfathership of a domain or just grandma's word of mouth I have to trust?

 

[Internet.Domains]

Thank for the info @Internet.Domains .
Is there any genetic test to verify the grandfathership of a domain or just grandma's word of mouth I have to trust?

Hahaha...A genetic test is not possible at this time due to all the confusion, so start with Grandma's word of mouth. Then verify with BOTH the registry and registrar to avoid unwanted surprises..... Good luck!

 

[Lox]

the grandfathered price will continue

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