Thanks for the fast reply, Peter. Is this Redemption period now in effect? If not, when?
As for Netsol's $85. fee. Hmm, i think the word outrageous does not convey what i think about this. Does Netsol get the whole $85? If not, how is it divided? tx, Swerve > From: "R. Peter Ejtel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:12:19 -0500 > To: "Swerve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Discuss List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: OpenSRS Live Reseller Update [.com/.net & .name] - 13/02/03 > > An LRU about this process has just gone out. In order to address your > question properly I will provide the relevant snippet out of the LRU for > you. > > <Snippet> > 2. New 'Redemption Period' implemented for .com and .net > -------------------------- > The registry operator for .com and .net (including > Internationalised Domain Names) has implemented a 30 day Redemption > Period. The Redemption Period is applicable for domain names that have > expired and is in addition to the grace period that follows the expiry > of a .com or .net registration. Domains names that are not renewed > within 40 days of their expiry date can now be restored during the > Redemption Period that starts 45 days following the expiry date and > ends 75 days following the expiry date. > > The Redemption Period differs from the Grace Period in several > Important aspects. > > *** Domain names must be 'redeemed' before they are renewed. The > redemption process established by the registry is a separate, > manual procedure that must be completed before the redeemed domain > can be renewed. > > *** The Registry charges a substantial Redemption Fee to redeem a > domain name. The redemption fee is in addition to the standard > renewal fee. > > *** During the Redemption Period the Verisign Global Registry > WHOIS will show the domain status as "REDEMPTIONPERIOD". > > The Redemption Period provides a final opportunity for Registrants to > Renew a domain they did not intend to let expire. However, the > process is costly, both in fees and in effort. Registrants should be > discouraged from using the Redemption Period and encouraged to renew > domains before expiry or during the grace period when a renewal can > be conducted with the registry in real time and for no additional cost. > > If you have customer who needs to make use of the new Redemption > Period for .com and .net please contact your Account Representative or > [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more information. > </Snippet> > > If any of you have questions, please contact your account manager, or > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Thanks, > > Peter Ejtel > Sales Manager > Tucows Inc. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 1-800-371-6992 Ext:2020 > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Swerve > Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 4:01 PM > To: Discuss List > Subject: Re: OpenSRS Live Reseller Update [.com/.net & .name] - 13/02/03 > > > Can someone from Opensrs refresh me about the details about the Redemption ? > From what i recall, this is after the 40 day expiry, and before total > deletion or before the domain becomes registrable. How many days/weeks is > that time now or when it becomes implemented? > > tx, > > Swerve > >> From: George Kirikos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:49:40 -0800 (PST) >> To: Ben Kennedy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Discuss List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: Re: OpenSRS Live Reseller Update [.com/.net & .name] - 13/02/03 >> >> Hello, >> >> --- Ben Kennedy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> On 13 2 2003 at 3:35 pm -0500, OpenSRS Replies wrote: >>> >>>> *** The Registry charges a substantial Redemption Fee to redeem a >>>> domain name. The redemption fee is in addition to the standard >>>> renewal fee. >>> >>> Would anyone have the insight to let us know what this substantial >>> fee >>> actually is? (Like, in dollars?) >> >> >> USD $85 WHOLESALE. That's Verisign monopoly power for ya. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> George Kirikos >> http://www.AutoInsurance.ca/ >> >
