discuss .Store Extension - WTF is up with the pre launch pricing structure

[deez007]

Hey Folks

Not sure if I'm understanding this correctly but I got a mail form Uniregistry few minutes ago and this is their price break down for .store per-launch:

Pricing schedule
Day 1 - June 7th 16:00 UTC - $27,500 + registration price*
Day 2 - June 8th 16:00 UTC - $11,000 + registration price*
Day 3 - June 9th 16:00 UTC - $2,750 + registration price*
Day 4 - June 10th 16:00 UTC - $1,045 + registration price*
Day 5 - June 11th 16:00 UTC - $550 + registration price*
Day 6 - June 12th 16:00 UTC - $275 + registration price*
Day 7 - June 13th 16:00 UTC - $275 + registration price*

Now am I missing something here or what?

 

[Domain Lead Finder]

Day 1 - June 7th 16:00 UTC - $27,500 + registration price*

You are missing the huge line people will stand in to register a .store domain for $27,500

 

[usernamex]

https://tld-list.com/tld/store

Regular prices $10-15 Register, $50-60 Renew

crappyTLD.store is sure to be taken Day One

 

[doubleU]

Comes with risk as renewal fees are a little high but it will proberly come down in time to sustain demand.

 

[indam]

They are doing everything they can to make people hate gnTLDs

 

[Recons.Com]

This is probably the best structure for gtlds, if it would involve just the registration price with standard renewals comparable to .com prices.

If someone really wants a super prem .store, he'll pay 27K, if not, he'll risk and wait if it goes to 11K through $275.

 

[domix]

Donuts is the only registry with fair pricing model and provide opportunity for domainers.

 

[brandnow]

You could buy a brick and mortar store for $27k..

 

[BrandChimp]

$27,000 is a great way to target TM holders in bad faith. Glad for them that they are not selling names like PlaystationStore.com because they would get an UDRP + maybe COURT..............

 

[DnEbook]

Hard to see value beyond the obvious names, online.Store etc

 

[nomen]

They are doing everything they can to make people hate gnTLDs

Yeah, a lot of the stuff they pull off just seems almost counterintuitive. It must be (to an extent) working for them, though... Something to consider.

 

[indam]

Yeah, a lot of the stuff they pull off just seems almost counterintuitive. It must be (to an extent) working for them, though... Something to consider.

I think most of the new ngTLD domains can be also explained by the domain .sucks. Sometime you have to get yourname.sucks, so the others don't get it.
Maybe spent 250$ in ransom for a .sucks or ngTLD domain.

Probably the rationale behind most ngTLDs is: "You have to protect your brand, so the first 5000 domains are guaranteed! Let's launch a new ngTLD."

 

[DnEbook]

You only need a .com to properly protect a world wide brand ..... plus the local cctld of your country is also handy