question Why are .net domains so cheap ?

[aussie7]

Hello all, as a new domain seller and buyer, I have noticed that .net domains are really cheap compared to .com's
is there any reason for this ?
TIA

 

[Bravo Mod Team]

Hello,

At the registration level, it's to encourage selection and use among other available domain extensions. Verisign is the registry for both .com and .net domains.

At the reseller level, it reflects the demand in comparison to .com domains. Generally, .com domains have more demand than .net domains, so they cost more.

We hope that helps.

 

[noneisnone]

.com is king thats why also .net has been dead for some time now

 

[twiki]

Like, why is Ethereum much cheaper than Bitcoin?

Second option.

More offer, more available domains, less demand.

 

[Samer]

It’s renewal is almost twice as much as .com

with probably less than half the demand!!

 

[Future Sensors]

Hello all, as a new domain seller and buyer, I have noticed that .net domains are really cheap compared to .com's
is there any reason for this ?
TIA

Hi @aussie7

Here's a good summary of the gTLDs* and the registries that have been operating them since early 1990s.

https://mashable.com/article/domain-name-price-caps-icann/

(*Note to all: don't use 'gTLD' when you mean to say 'new gTLD / ngtld')

 

[The Durfer]

all this is true, but if you have inter.net dont drop it. That happens to be better than the .com.

 

[aussie7]

that sux, thanks everyone for the replies

 

[DuDD]

• There is not enough demand for.NET, and supply exceeds demand, so it is cheap