What is this?

[abcde]

i checked whois for 1 domain that i like... and heres what i got
Created: 11-Jan-2003
Expires: 11-Jan-2012
Registrar Status: REGISTRAR-HOLD


Why the status is REGISTRAR-HOLD

 

[weblord]

seems like the grace period for the domain is still in effect for the old owner

REGISTRY-HOLD: The registry sets this status. The domain can not be modified or deleted by the registrar. The registry must remove the REGISTRY-HOLD status for the registrar to modify the domain. The domain can be renewed. The domain will not be included in the zone.

from: http://www.domaintools.com/domain-help/status-codes.php

 

[sEp]

It is possible to register a domain name for 10 years, last time I checked. In this case it's not to be removed.... I think.

 

[Milk]

Usually registrar-hold refers to one of two things, 1 the domain has been transferred in the last 60 days, it is not able to move for the next 60 days after a transfer has been done, I have also heard that if you change the contacts on some registrars domain they put that on hold for a period of time after unless you specifically contact them. The final thing this might be is on hold at the registry this means that there has been a debate over a trademark or patent and the domain can't be moved until it is settled.

 

[kindigo]

oh...i see

 

[slaydragon]

registration a domain for 10 years? i wonder whose that.....do you mind sharin the url with us?

 

[Rob]

Alot of people, actually, have long registrations on their domains. Check out a thread of mine:

http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/195297-who-has-got-furthest-registered-domain.html

As stated, 10 years is the max. So as of right now, the longest domain registered would be until 16th May 2016.

Although reserved names may be for alot longer. I remember 2053 coming up on one domain.

 

[abcde]

so this domain that i'm talking about can't be transfer in 2 months? I wanted to buy this domain, and the guy is asking for $300.00. I dont know what to do any more...

 

[Milk]

so this domain that i'm talking about can't be transfer in 2 months? I wanted to buy this domain, and the guy is asking for $300.00. I dont know what to do any more...

The reason why he is probably quoting the $300 is that when he sells the name to you, you will get the time that he has already paid for until 2012. If you think that you are going to keep the domain for a long period of time then this may be a reasonable price for the domain. Take for example that he has 6 years left on the domain, he has already paid about $48 (6 x $8) you are only paying a markup of $250 on the domain. Depending on what you think the value is to your and your business this may be a fair price.

 

[abcde]

would i be able to keep that 6 years already registered?

 

[llista]

Yes you can

You can register .com domains for 10 years, I registered mine for that lenght of time and I even got discount for that.

Of course I am not intending to sell it, it is only to develop a serious project which I hope will never die.

 

[Rob]

would i be able to keep that 6 years already registered?

Most companies add another year onto the registration when you transfer. This is ONTOP of the current renewal date. If the domain is registered until 18th May 2011 then your transfer will probably renew it until 18th May 2012.

You keep the years that somebody else has paid for