Why are domains so expensive now?

[Skribblez]

I guess we all know the answer to that.

So, with that said, does anyone know where I can get a .com for $7-$8? I've checked namecheap, godaddy, domainsite, etc. but all their prices have gone up..

[DnWebMarketplace]

Name cheap only for $ 8,81 mate...and GoDaddy is no more than $ 9...its general price for .com now...just my 2 cents...

Andy :)

[BluSmash12]

I have many GoDaddy coupons, so I never pay full price!

[Oranges]

Name.com offering $8 .com with this coupon code: PIRIGUETE
Just google for Domain promo codes, you will get quite a lot.

[Gallito]

You just need to get promo codes, they are all over the web. You can still get them for $5 easily with coupons.

[AmpedHosts]

Hmm as far as I know, I've bought a domain at godaddy with coupon for round $7.50 just look around for coupon codes.

[NeoGen]

There was a godaddy - facebook coupon that was going around where you can get one domain for $5 :D

[promo]

I have a nice deal with moniker.. 8$ for any top tld.. Except .net which is cheaper..

If you are a reliable customer or have a dnf account you can special pricing there..

[RossCheal]

Realy 9 bucks is not to expensive,if you hit the right niche it could make you rich it's worth a gamble wouldn't you say.

Ross.

[callmelucid]

go daddy just ended a .99 cent one. you can also google "godaddy coupon" or "namecheap coupon" to find the hottest deals. nc is slightly more expensive but it incledes free whois guard which is an $8 value

[solidstate]

try internet.bs

[||||||]

yeah.. namecheap & godaddy coupon the best! Easy to look for, just google it and youre sure to find!

[gsv13]

10$/year is not that costly imho.

[Skribblez]

Thanks guys. I guess I'll just have to look for some coupons. :)

[cosminx2003]

I got a .com domain + 2 months economy hosting for just 12$ (vat included), i think it's a promotion or something like a bug.. the domain costed only 2$.

LE: the provider is godaddy

[web3seo]

problem with coupons is they are cheap for first year - but not for renewal...

[||||||]

Just received newsletter from Namecheap. Theyre giving out new coupons. Here it is :

FLORESCENCE for new domains
SWITCH2NC for transfers at our website.

[jonathon]

Maybe because they have a price fixing monopoly....

[promo]

Ok.. Lets put this in perspective...
Here is an excerpt from an article at scambusters.org...

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On September 14, 1995, InterNIC announced that the fee for all new domain name registrations would be $100, which would include two years of registration. So, all new domain name registrations now cost a minimum of $100, the fee to InterNIC. (Update: The fee for Web Addresses registered on or after April 1, 1998, is US$70.00. New registrations are in effect for a two-year period.)

The fee for annual renewals (for both new and existing domains) is $50. Therefore, all domain names that were registered prior to September 14, 1995 (when the $100 registration fee was initiated) will owe an annual renewal fee of $50 on the anniversary of their initial registration. (Update: All domain names re-registered on or after April 1, 1998, are assessed a US$35.00 re-registration fee.)..
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Maybe you shouldent worry about the extra $ or two.. It could be much worse..