Actually, I see no reason why we can't make it one supporting on hold
registration amount for each individual registrant bid for the same name.
Might be a little tricky to implement, (and you would have to manage your
end of it), but it may work.
sA
Scott Allan
Director, OpenSRS
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Thu, 17 May 2001, Kirk Fletcher wrote:
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> > The connundrum is, we are required to have enough money in our .biz
> > account to cover successful registrations. The problem is not as simple
> > as "covering" the (for lack of a better term/concept) bets, the problem is
> > covering the right bets. Having the wrong person (someone who does not
> > win) cover the bet is of little value (to us), we have to give them
> > their money back (quickly), whil waiting for the winner to pay. It just
> > does not make sense.
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> Oh, of course... and just to clarify my earlier suggestion of paying
> the holding fee on the first ticket for a domain - I was speaking on
> a per order (or possibly RSP) basis. So, if RSP-A buys 10 tickets
> for xyz.biz, they pay $10 "holding fee" for first ticket. If RSP-B
> also buys 10 tickets for xyz.biz, they also pay a holding fee on
> first ticket... otherwise, we would run into the problems you
> outlined.
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> I understand there are also implementation issues to consider, which
> is why I offered the other suggestion of an additional ticket levy
> (see my earlier email about that one).
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> > We will put a system in place to get unsed pre-payments back to you very
> > quickly at your request.
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> I believe you will - that is not really a concern. The concern is,
> that we simply don't have the cash to pay up-front for all of the
> domains.... and however you look at it, if one customer is buying
> 10 tickets for one domain, there is no justification in charging
> the holding fee for each ticket.
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> > We are open to suggestions, please send them on. Any suggestions should
> > address the two issues above reasonably.
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> Well, I've sent a couple so far... you're probably all sick of
> hearing from me :) I wouldn't mind hearing other suggestions
> though.
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> Regards,
> Kirk
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> PS: Are other posters to the list as eager for "Wayne Donaho" to
> return to the office on May 22nd as I am? I must remember to
> send him a "Welcome Back" email.
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