Hello, --- Ken Joy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does anyone actually *like* the idea of getting access to 'dropped > names', > assuming the whole channel had the access. Ross asked the question, > I'd like > to see it answered.
Yes, but to ALL dropped names (including NSI ones), and they have to be properly deleted first so that they are open to registration at any registrar. That's the only fair and ethical way to avoid opening up a can of worms. You have access to my reseller account, and can verify that the names I manage to catch elsewhere end up at OpenSRS via a transfer after 60 days. Can you say the same for UltSearch, HostStart, DomainDeluxe, etc? I'd love to be able to have a chance to catch them using OpenSRS' resources. Since this is all about making money, in the end, perhaps thought can be given to other ways to make money from the "secondary market". In the true secondary market, there's still a big problem with domain escrow and safe transfers. I mentioned this before, but this would be a quite easy way for OpenSRS to make extra money, providing verification services on domain transfers (simply partner with Escrow.com, for instance). Perhaps charging extra money for a perpetual domain registration (one that never expires, say for $200, although this would need to be created in co-operation with Verisign) might be another useful product (and then fees can be charged for any change of WHOIS info). Having a domain lock, to insure against unauthorized transfers is an additional "premium" I'd pay slightly more for (although it's offered free at eNom). Offering a robust DNS package, ala UltaDNS might be cool (although UltraDNS is soooo expensive, so something more affordable). I'm sure others have ideas as to new offerings that they'd be willing to pay extra for. The Tucows/OpenSRS brand has a good reputation, and it would be nice to be able to see other offerings that everyone can make more money from. Sincerely, George Kirikos http://www.kirikos.com/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com
