Network Solutions reserving domain so I can only buy it from them

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by vvoltt, Apr 30, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Hi guys.

    I was wondering if this is legal, and if any of you have experienced this:

    I had a client look on network solutions for a domain he wants, and it was available...

    I now go to godaddy (and tucows), and they say the domain is not available.

    When I check whois:
    Domain Name: ***********.COM
    Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC.
    Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
    Referral URL: http://www.networksolutions.com
    Name Server: NS1.RESERVEDDOMAINNAME.COM
    Name Server: NS2.RESERVEDDOMAINNAME.COM
    Status: clientHold
    Updated Date: 26-apr-2008
    Creation Date: 26-apr-2008
    Expiration Date: 26-apr-2009

    However, if I go to Network solutions:

    Congratulations! The following domains are available

    Hows that for really stuffing you around and forcing you to register through them?

    Is there anything I can do?

    I really dont want to use Network solutions because 1) Price, 2) they are a bunch of cybersquatting wallys!

    Advise?

    VVOLTT
     
    vvoltt, Apr 30, 2008 IP
  2. xrvel

    xrvel Notable Member

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    netsol is not a good player.
    i heard they always register any name that is checked there.
    Never check domain name availability on netsol :)
     
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  3. CanadianEh

    CanadianEh Notable Member

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    Sounds like they are really taking advantage of their situation. :eek:
     
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  4. vvoltt

    vvoltt Peon

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    Check this test I just did: (MYCOOLTESTSITE.COM is the actual domain)

    first
    Godaddy:
    MYCOOLTESTSITE.COM is available!

    Check the domain names that you would like to register below.

    Now search on netsol:
    Congratulations! The following domains are available
    mycooltestsite

    Check godaddy 60 seconds later:
    MYCOOLTESTSITE.COM is already taken. (click here for info)

    Check the domain names that you would like to register below.

    smell a rat??? :confused::confused::eek::eek:

    WHOIS Underlying Registry Data:

    Whois Server Version 2.0

    Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
    with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
    for detailed information.

    Domain Name: MYCOOLTESTSITE.COM
    Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC.
    Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
    Referral URL: http://www.networksolutions.com
    Name Server: NS1.RESERVEDDOMAINNAME.COM
    Name Server: NS2.RESERVEDDOMAINNAME.COM
    Status: clientHold
    Updated Date: 30-apr-2008
    Creation Date: 30-apr-2008
    Expiration Date: 30-apr-2009

    >>> Last update of whois database: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:55:49 UTC <<<
     
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  5. xrvel

    xrvel Notable Member

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  6. CanadianEh

    CanadianEh Notable Member

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    Smells pretty stinky.
     
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  7. vvoltt

    vvoltt Peon

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    #7
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_tasting
     
    vvoltt, Apr 30, 2008 IP
  8. tobycoke

    tobycoke Well-Known Member

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    NetworkSolutions only reserves the name for you if you click OK in the popup box when you leave the results page. Phone NetworkSolutions at 800-333-7680 to remove the reserved status.(the phone # is in the popup box).
     
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    zelphics Active Member

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    Yea they do it all the time, I believe it's called front running.
     
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    Fka200, Apr 30, 2008 IP