That's a good idea, creating an indian OpenSRS!!!! Anybody willing to join ?
At indian prices and services, one can easily compete anywhere in the world.
Ashish
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Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 1:02
Subject: Re: Afternic/RCOM: Tucows stance on secondary market speculation
>
> Here is a thought. OpenSRS is aimed squarely at the Canadian/U.S market,
> as that is the market the staff at Tucows is familar with. Also consider
> that since OpenSRS is located in Canada/U.S. (offices with development
> staff in both countries), their expenses are quite a bit higher than if
> they would be based out of India.
>
> What really needs to happen is the Indian RSP's need to find an
> organization like OpenSRS but which is run from India, then the pricing
> would more reflect their local market.
>
> I don't see any way possible for OpenSRS to be able to compete in that
> market without firing all of their current staff and moving operations to
> India.
>
> > You are very correct about the the NSI and other Core registrars and
200%
> > correct about the OpenSRS services, there is no debate on this point.
But
> > there are some new registrars, especially in India, which are offering
good
> > services with lower prices. We in India, are especially hit by them, I
being
> > from India can say that. Try www.net4domains.com and www.signdomains.com
> > and you will know that they are selling domains for Less than $ 8, with
> > discounts for resellers, with addons like free emails, parking etc
included.
> > They also provide good manage interface.
> >
> > The services of OpenSRS is indeed excellent, I especially like the
openness
> > and feeling of belonging with OpenSRS, which quite frankly i haven't
felt
> > with other registrars. Yes, I don't mind paying extra for good services,
but
> > the prob is that I have to sell to earn for my family (and my dog too
:-) ).
> > With retail prices less than my wholesale prices, you can imagine the
scene.
> >
> > As far as market is concerned, OpenSRS must be knowing how the Indian
RSP's
> > are fairing. My sales is down to nearly NIL.
> >
> > Due to customers pressure I have had to buy domains from them (the
cheaper
> > registrars) and frankly speaking, i couldn't find fault with them as far
as
> > direct customer is concerned. Although I can't say about the resellers
as I
> > haven't as yet signed up being resellers with them.
