domains Transferring a .ai? You are not getting any years added

[equity78]

Kyle Tully posted on X that he paid $140 to transfer his .ai domain name to Spaceship. The name moved over, he paid $140 but even though the checkout showed (including one year renewal). Spaceship replied Hey there! We use this template for all transfers, regardless …

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[Daniel Owens]

If it was renewed at current register within 30 days before transfer-out a year would not be added when moved-out. Not, sure if that's your issue but keep that in mind.

 

[equity78]

If it was renewed at current register within 30 days before transfer-out a year would not be added when moved-out. Not, sure if that's your issue but keep that in mind.

No I don't think that was what happened but @Kyle Tully can comment on that. Spaceship said that years are not added when it comes to .ai. It seems like it's a .ai thing.

 

[Jannes]

That ridiculous transfer fee set by the registry will allow registrars to easily raise their renewal prices to some extent. It stifles competition.

.AI renewals are 2 years minimum, btw.

 

[Future Sensors]

Here's more info about the specifics of .ai transfers on the GoDaddy website.

"Incoming transfers do not extend the expiry date. Any extensions of the expiry date will require a renewal."

https://www.godaddy.com/help/about-ai-domains-32220

It's a shame that the .ai registry website lacks good info on all this.

Besides, the registrars need to communicate this much better.

 

[Daniel Owens]

It would have to be a domain taken in 50+ extensions for me to invest in .ai. Unless you know what, you're doing .ai is not worth it, and transfer-out is really silly because renewal not included.

 

[Future Sensors]

This is how it should be presented at checkout (not my domain, just used as an example).

 

[Future Sensors]

It would be even better if .ai registrations, renewals, and transfers were more in line with the practices of most other TLD registries.

 

[wwwweb]

Yes, they got my $200 many months ago also, congrats .ai registry scam

 

[Jannes]

I expect a major sh*tshow in the near future.

(from whois.ai FAQ)

 

[Future Sensors]

 

[enterscope]

I tweeted about this several months ago when I transferred an AI domain with the assumption I would get 2 years added to the renewal. It was a waste of money, and I was pissed to say the least.

 

[Daniel Owens]

I tweeted about this several months ago when I transferred an AI domain with the assumption I would get 2 years added to the renewal. It was a waste of money, and I was pissed to say the least.

I would request a refund and reverse the transfer over it. You should be able to do so within 48 hours after paying at most registers. Also, another issue if you sell one and buyer moves it out, they might blame you for non-renewal.

 

[alcy]

wtf
isnt it icann rule to renew on transfer

what a scam thatwould be cause that country made huge fortune from this shit tld

 

[Future Sensors]

isnt it icann rule to renew on transfer

ICANN policy has nothing to do with .ai registration policies.

https://www.namepros.com/threads/does-ai-domain-have-grace-period.1320133/#post-9118355

 

[pb]

wtf
isnt it icann rule to renew on transfer

what a scam thatwould be cause that country made huge fortune from this shit tld

ICANN does not oversee ccTLDs.

 

[alcy]

ICANN does not oversee ccTLDs.

so why people on this thread talk about the 30day rule which is also from icann?

 

[dncafe]

Everyone should request a refund.

This seems to fall under Arizona statute 13-2202 - Deceptive business practices:

A. A person commits deceptive business practices if in the course of engaging in a business, occupation or profession such person recklessly:

1. Uses or possesses for use a false weight or measure or any other device for falsely determining or recording any quality or quantity; or

2. Sells, offers or exposes for sale or delivers less than the represented quantity of any commodity or service; or

3. Takes or attempts to take more than the represented quantity of any goods or service when as buyer such person furnishes the weight or measure; or

4. Sells, offers or exposes for sale adulterated goods or services; or

5. Sells, offers or exposes for sale mislabeled goods or services.

B. Deceptive business practices is a class 1 misdemeanor.

https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-13-criminal-code/az-rev-st-sect-13-2202/

https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/02202.htm

 

[enterscope]

To me the main issue is why charge for 2 years renewal to transfer a domain if you do not get any extension?

It should be 1 year renewal for transfer, MINIMUM!

 

[Kyle Tully]

If it was renewed at current register within 30 days before transfer-out a year would not be added when moved-out. Not, sure if that's your issue but keep that in mind.

That is not the case here.

 

[Synozeer]

Everything about the .ai registry is seeming like a cash grab. Huge registrations/renewals with a mandatory 2 years, no years added for transfers and run by one guy who makes the rules up as he goes.

 

[Future Sensors]

Imagine you own a small island, and suddenly it becomes the hottest vacation spot. This island, once known only for its annual coconut festival and the legendary “Crab Racing Championships”, is now swarming with domain investors, all eager to stake their .ai claim.

Yes I agree that it's a cash grab.

 

[bmugford]

The response from Spaceship is unbelievable.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1831758440726983162

 

[bmugford]

It's kind of funny that Anguilla basically fell ass backwards into a windfall for their domain extension, then proceeds to be nothing but greedy.

The registration, renewal, transfer fees and policies are ridiculous.

Brad

 

[bmugford]

I expect a major sh*tshow in the near future.

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(from whois.ai FAQ)

The junk drop is going to be epic, especially when you factor in the extremely high carrying costs.

Brad