question Expired domain. How many days before $80?

[WhoaDomain.com]

So had a bunch of domains expire. There was an issue with the card.


So they tell me yea yea it's "recoverable" .....sureeeeeee! @$80 a pop!

They said I only had 18 days "window of opportunity" to renew normally.

I misunderstood thinking I had 45 days.

Why did I think this??! Is 45 days the time for something else?

I think my other domains also expired over at another registration ( same card issue).

That registrar I think if I remember correctly said I had 45 days.

Did this other registrar change their grace period?

I do recall with with this "problem" registrar that they give you 45 days to delete domains you autorenewed for full refund.

Could that have confused me?

The domains are with a GoDaddy reseller.

Can someone clarify this for me?

I'm assuming these time frames are the same with all registrars.

I have a scheduled phone call with the rep later today.

He said he will work out a deal for the domains that expired past the 18 days.

With a "significant" discount.

Now I wonder how much "discount" from $80 can there be?

I bet it will be $50? I'd be happy with $20 but probably going to be $30-$40.

Any advice ?

Did different registrar's have different redemption periods?

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

Thanks guys! so I shouldn't tell these Godaddy shady people until I start the transfer on Name.com side right?

I'll try this right now. but part of me feels since it's expired I won't be able to access the control panel at least for the expired domains.

 

[DnFolk]

Registrars are changing Admin emails. SO you could not accept the transfer request.

didnt matter for me as i was able to transfer successfully..

Thanks guys! so I shouldn't tell these Godaddy shady people until I start the transfer on Name.com side right?

I'll try this right now. but part of me feels since it's expired I won't be able to access the control panel at least for the expired domains.

follow the below steps

1. Log into your account.
2. Next to Domains click Manage.
3. From the Domains menu, select Expired Domains. You should see these names listed here.
4. Unlock the domains (hover your cursor over the green check marks and click to edit/change to unlock).
5. Select the domain you want to transfer out and then click Email Authorization.
6. you will receive transfer code in the email

 

[usernamex]

@Avtar629 - you don't have to tell GD anything

There is a one issue - did you have privacy on any of the domains before they expired?

You can do a BULK Auth Code request and get every auth code at once rather than futz with them one by one

https://www.godaddy.com/help/get-authorization-code-via-download-19030

 

[1Darko]

This is from ICANN regarding transfer of expired domains:
https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/name-holder-faqs-2012-02-25-en

My domain name has just expired. Can my registrar require me to pay for a renewal before I can transfer to a new registrar?

No. Your new registrar of choice can initiate a transfer request on an expired domain name once they receive the required authorization from you. Expiration or nonrenewal of a domain name is not a valid reason for denial of a transfer request.

Note that if the registrar has already begun the deletion process on the domain name and its status shows it to be within a 30-day Redemption Grace Period, the name must be restored by your current registrar before it can be transferred.

My registrar is listed as the Administrative Contact for my domain name and this is preventing my transfer from going through. What do I do?

If you are listed as the Registrant for the domain name, you can ask your new registrar of choice to send the required Form of Authorization to you rather than the Administrative Contact.

You can also update the data associated with the domain name and name a different Administrative Contact. Some registrars offer an online interface tool for you to manage this data yourself; others can make these updates if you contact their customer service.

Where can I go if I have a question that is not answered above?

If you have questions about the transfer policy, please contact your registrar or you may file a complaint with ICANN by going to http://reports.internic.net/cgi/registrars/problem-report.cgi.

 

[Mister Funsky]

Didn't read the whole thread so others may have answered but gdddy can and has eliminated the fees for me in the past...I threatened to transfer a couple hundred names away is what clinched the deal.

The second time it happened they cut the fees by about 2/3...better than nothing.

The last time it happened they would not deal...that is when epik became my new best friend! I still have a few dozen with gddy, but will shave that down to one just to keep account open. (these events were over a 15 year period).

A gddy reseller may not have the full flexibility gddy direct may have...at any rate you should find another registrar and move away from them...for example, when names are x days after expire date epik will only make you renew them for a two year period instead of one without any added fees.

 

[premkumar]

@Avtar629 you are far better, Dotster say it sold my domain in auction after 30 days expiry not even grace period reached. I am fighting it out . Guys look out your domain at domain.com registry,

 

[420domainer]

You can unlock all the domains at once, then you must request the Authorization code for each domain individually.
Take these codes and transfer the names out- I use namecheap.com- usually shows up in a couple hours over there. Not sure about your registrar, but Godaddy will let you do this up until about 40 days past original expiry, even though their own reps will tell you this is not possible. So incredibly unprofessional that I have had to tell about 5 different representatives that this si an option after they repeatedly trey to get me to pay them $88 a pop! So so unprofessional, that is straight up scamming people!

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

Ok Update.

I totally missed the tab for Email Authorization up above the expired domain list.

WOW! ok ...Select All. and SEND. Done.

Now. Name.com? or NameSilo.com?

Learn something new everyday here on NamePros!

Always been a good boy about paying up on time. just this one time a little SNAFU.(Situation Normal All Fouled UP!)

So I guess I'm transferring domains over to Name.com

but I might check out Namesilo. at $8.32?

a save about 67 cents. not bad.

Any other reputable spots do cheap bulk transfers?

THANKS in advance GUYS!

 

[1Darko]

Ok Update.

I totally missed the tab for Email Authorization up above the expired domain list.

WOW! ok ...Select All. and SEND. Done.

Now. Name.com? or NameSilo.com?

Learn something new everyday here on NamePros!

Always been a good boy about paying up on time. just this one time a little SNAFU.(Situation Normal All Fouled UP!)

So I guess I'm transferring domains over to Name.com

but I might check out Namesilo. at $8.32?

a save about 67 cents. not bad.

Any other reputable spots do cheap bulk transfers?

THANKS in advance GUYS!

One transfer should go to namesilo with promo code TLDLIST for $7.39

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

Sweet! Thanks Darko!

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

@Avtar629 you are far better, Dotster say it sold my domain in auction after 30 days expiry not even grace period reached. I am fighting it out . Guys look out your domain at domain.com registry,

Good to know. Thanks for the reminder. I have domains there from $1.99 specials. need to liquidate before that $9.99 renewals hit.

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

@Avtar629 - you don't have to tell GD anything

There is a one issue - did you have privacy on any of the domains before they expired?

You can do a BULK Auth Code request and get every auth code at once rather than futz with them one by one

https://www.godaddy.com/help/get-authorization-code-via-download-19030

Hey! what's up Usernamex! Thanks for the tip. That "phone" call today?

SKIPPED.

I don't LIKE the fact that guy was playing me for a FOOL.

Stuff like this I'm sure the average Person much less a domainer would have fallen for the "kindness".

It's like begging someone to not crap on your face and then they don't out of the kindness of their hearts. but then they "I gotta piss on you instead." and you just sit there and take it because you don't know any better!

I bet that rep would have gotten a bonus for getting me to accept paying $40-$50 on a domain that could have been $80.

Love how they neglect to mention that I can simply transfer out. easy peesy.

Can't really blame them though. I'd probably do the same.

Dog Eat Dog out there. For Reals.

Thanks Namepros!

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

update. I clicked "Send Authorization"
Result : No email yet. Sent to my inbox.
Went and tried to send out again but when I went to expired domains list section. Shows all the domains Pending Update.

Called them.

Tiger (kid you not. That's the rep name) said that they were updating their systems and that's why it's showing it.

But even he said I might not have the option to transfer because it's been over 10-15 days past expiration.

It's like they are all using the same script.

That plus I'm guessing it's "STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE" to just say that.

like when it DOUBT just say "I THINK if you are past 10-15 days of expiration you can't transfer."

Nice enough kid. Means well but I guess in thee end just ROBOTS.

So now I gotta just keep trying. to resend Authorization.

Told them the oldest domain I'm trying to transfer expired July 10th. It's now August 4th. it's 6 days till 30 days.

Are these reps just not properly informed on purpose or do they JUST KNOW and choose not to give the 411 or else lose their jobs?

 

[1Darko]

Check one name in whois and look what is written admin email! Is it your mail or Godaddys?

 

[1Darko]

Try this - maybe you can get the auth codes with this method:
https://uk.godaddy.com/help/get-authorization-code-via-download-19030

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

Check one name in whois and look what is written admin email! Is it your mail or Godaddys?

did that. it no longer shows my other info. only company name and my name. It could be this whole Update supposedly going on?

or they just trying to be sneaky and prevent me from transferring? or trying to keep my domains for themselves.?

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

Try this - maybe you can get the auth codes with this method:
https://uk.godaddy.com/help/get-authorization-code-via-download-19030

remember. I'm not technically with Godaddy with these domains. I'm dealing with a Godaddy reseller CheapDomain.com

so I don't think that will work.

 

[1Darko]

I have found this on CheapDomain.com. You have 42 days: Call them again and explain they should apply this rules asap and give you the auth codes!
Transferring Expired Domain Names
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Last Updated: October 21, 2016 2:42 PM

If your domain name has expired, you can still transfer it to another registrar during the renewal grace period.

If your expired domain has Private Registration enabled, you will not be able to transfer it. Privacy cannot be removed from an expired domain.

You must complete the transfer during its grace period before the domain name falls into "redemption," which is when the domain name begins its transfer back to the registry for someone else to register it. The length of the grace period differs by domain name extension. Most general top-level domain name extensions (gTLDs) like .com and .net have a 42-day grace period between expiration and redemption. Country-code extensions (ccTLDs) like .ca and .jp might have very different grace periods or no grace period at all.

Domains Registered Elsewhere
You should be able to transfer expired domain names to us as well, but you will need to contact your existing registrar to verify. If you can transfer the domain to us, see:

• Preparing to Transfer Domain Names to CheapDomain.com
• Transfer my domain to CheapDomain.com

Domains Registered with CheapDomain.com
For domain names within the grace period, you can transfer them to other registrars.

To Transfer Expired Domain Names

1. Unlock the domain name.
2. Get the domain name's authorization code, if required.
3. Initiate and authorize the transfer with your new registrar. Once the transfer is authorized, we notify you of the pending transfer.
4. Accept or deny the transfer.

Once the transfer is authorized, it automatically completes within 5 days.

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

I have found this on CheapDomain.com. You have 42 days: Call them again and explain they should apply this rules asap and give you the auth codes!
Transferring Expired Domain Names
Print this Article
Last Updated: October 21, 2016 2:42 PM

If your domain name has expired, you can still transfer it to another registrar during the renewal grace period.

If your expired domain has Private Registration enabled, you will not be able to transfer it. Privacy cannot be removed from an expired domain.

You must complete the transfer during its grace period before the domain name falls into "redemption," which is when the domain name begins its transfer back to the registry for someone else to register it. The length of the grace period differs by domain name extension. Most general top-level domain name extensions (gTLDs) like .com and .net have a 42-day grace period between expiration and redemption. Country-code extensions (ccTLDs) like .ca and .jp might have very different grace periods or no grace period at all.

Domains Registered Elsewhere
You should be able to transfer expired domain names to us as well, but you will need to contact your existing registrar to verify. If you can transfer the domain to us, see:

• Preparing to Transfer Domain Names to CheapDomain.com
• Transfer my domain to CheapDomain.com

Domains Registered with CheapDomain.com
For domain names within the grace period, you can transfer them to other registrars.

To Transfer Expired Domain Names

1. Unlock the domain name.
2. Get the domain name's authorization code, if required.
3. Initiate and authorize the transfer with your new registrar. Once the transfer is authorized, we notify you of the pending transfer.
4. Accept or deny the transfer.

Once the transfer is authorized, it automatically completes within 5 days.

see that crap? and that Rep sounded so convincing!

so as per the instructions.

I have to Unlock first? is that dangerous?

because I did not unlock do you think that's why the authorization codes weren't sent?

 

[1Darko]

Unlock them first and then try to get the codes. If you will not get them call again - they should help you!