.tv GoDaddy stops selling .TV?

[garptrader]

Just looked at the Godaddy domain search TLD menu and no longer .TV as an option. Strange...

 

[DubDubDubDot]

.tv appears to have been wiped entirely. I don't see mention of it anywhere.

I recall last year around this time they started recommending other TLDs instead, so this has been brewing for some time.

Definitely not good for .tv. ccTLDs don't need GoDaddy, but gTLDs do.

 

[RPK]

Just noticed that too and was going to post something till I saw your post. I'm going to contact my rep.

 

[MrRhee]

been that way for awhile since they took over .me
you can still buy .tv by entering it into search box.

 

[RPK]

been that way for awhile since they took over .me
you can still buy .tv by entering it into search box.

It is not in the search box anymore

 

[equity78]

Well I just went to Godaddy.com clicked the drop down and .tv is on the list.

 

[MicroGuy]

They probably saw this thread and switched it back in a PR move. IMO.

 

[equity78]

Maybe Greg, I just came on here saw the thread and went to Godaddy.com. Right from the home page clicked the drop down and it was on the list.

 

[RPK]

yeah, its back now. Must have been a glitch of some sort.

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Actually, its back, but its not allowing any names to be registered

 

[MattheP]

It's on the list but can't be registered:

dasasdasdasd.tv is an invalid name.

This sux.

 

[anon22339]

That's OK - I can't wait for 60 days to pass so that I can finally move all my .tv domain names away from GoDaddy. I prefer DomainMonster.com and NameCheap.com over GoDaddy's horrible user interface and high prices.

 

[MrRhee]

I contacted GD, they are looking into it now.
i'm sure it is a temporary error with registry.
at one point this morning name.com and few others couldn't serve up .tv results and GD could.

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That's OK - I can't wait for 60 days to pass so that I can finally move all my .tv domain names away from GoDaddy. I prefer DomainMonster.com and NameCheap.com over GoDaddy's horrible user interface and high prices.

GD's U.I. leaves a lot to be desired. reg prices are $40, and renewals are $25 with coupon code: gdbb776
If you're spending over $75 regging new .TVs at GD, there are always 25% off coupon codes floating around so .TV new regs are $29. Which means you have to buy 2 at a time. Even though GD is bit more expensive, when it comes to buying or selling domains, many end-users already have GD accounts so transactions/pushes always go smoother. But I use GD alot because they have the most important tool I need: 24 hour live customer service. If there's ever a problem... someone can pick up the phone and fix it. Not available at most registrars. Ideally we'd setup our own registrar (someday soon, I hope), but in the meantime if you are shopping based on price VS features/service:



I also use:

Name.com ($23), free privacy tools, bulk management, etc

ResellerClub (aka Directi) has a current promo of $19.99 and allows free privacy, bulk tools, reseller features, white-label, etc. Promo ends on the 30th March, 2010. I believe the directi backend is the most widely used and user-friendly and great api access.

and when checking with other registrars, be sure to see what domain management functions they have and don't have. Some don't even offer bulk modifications, which is a nightmare. There are lots of positives though, as many providers offer free privacy, etc (but choose to use privacy at your own risk.) Some do not accept paypal, which is a hassle. Some let you taste/refund, some don't. Etc. and most importantly do lots of research into security issues, domain thefts, etc... and how a registrar reacts/responds.

obviously, ymmv. good luck.


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UPDATE: working again.

 

[MattheP]

Everything is ok now.

 

[MicroGuy]

Everything is ok now.

Except the registration price. :o)

 

[htmlindex]

Except the registration price. :o)

And the horrible interface & snail pace loading, like usual....