Well, it sounds like I will be moving the only name we have there pretty soon.. Then spend a few hours on their toll-free number, calling them a few names..
At least I've got a few months before it's due.. Thanks for the warning.. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 1:49 AM Subject: Does this sound like BS? No auto transfers from TotalNic? > I received these e-mails after a transfer to OpenSRS from TotalNic was > denied by TotalNic without explanation. This sounds like complete cow > shit. Is the whole transfer system just optional for registrar? I thought > it was mandated by ICANN? > > The first reply was rather vague: > > >For security reasons, it is contrary to TotalNIC policy to allow transfers > >to other registrars because we are unable to verify that it is indeed the > >owner or admin contact that has initiated the transfer. > > > >If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. > > > > > > The second reply has more details. BTW, I am in the US. What validity does > a US notarized document have overseas? Is this just a convienent policy > to make sure no one ever transfers domains from their registry? > I've already been forced to renew through them for a year. I need to > transfer > the domain in question simply because their management tool does not work > and dealing with them has been a complete pain in the ass. All the contact > info including email addresses are all valid and current yet I still have > to jump through these hoops? > > > >Due to inadequacies and restrictions in the main CORE registry system, we > >require the following for proof of identity and ownership. The domain name > >or domain names; a copy of the driver's license or picture page from the > passport for the Administrative contact; on letterhead, a letter from the > Registrant acknowledging the validity of the Administrative claim and; on > letterhead, a letter from the Administrative contact asserting that they > are the legal representative for the domain name(s). These items must be > typewritten, notarized and sent to our CORE offices at Capital Networks, > PTY LTD; PO Box 383; Dickson, ACT 2602; Australia. > > If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. > > We'd also like to take the opportunity to let you know that TotalNIC now > offers phone support around the clock. For the hours of 8am to 12am Monday > - Friday Australian time, please call our Australian number at +61 2 6245 > 1666 and for phone support outside of those hours, please call the US > number at +1 303 302 1400. > > Thank you for using TotalNIC. > > Bradley M. Pitt > Customer Support Specialist > TotalNIC Domain Registration Service >
