Why are domains so expensive now?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Skribblez, May 13, 2009.

  1. #1
    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..
     
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  2. DnWebMarketplace

    DnWebMarketplace Banned

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    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 :)
     
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  3. BluSmash12

    BluSmash12 Peon

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

    Oranges Active Member

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

    Gallito Peon

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

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    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.
     
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  7. NeoGen

    NeoGen Writer

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

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    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..
     
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    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.
     
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    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
     
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    yeah.. namecheap & godaddy coupon the best! Easy to look for, just google it and youre sure to find!
     
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    #13
    10$/year is not that costly imho.
     
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  14. Skribblez

    Skribblez Notable Member

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    Thanks guys. I guess I'll just have to look for some coupons. :)
     
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    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
     
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    #16
    problem with coupons is they are cheap for first year - but not for renewal...
     
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    Just received newsletter from Namecheap. Theyre giving out new coupons. Here it is :

    FLORESCENCE for new domains
    SWITCH2NC for transfers at our website.
     
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    #18
    Maybe because they have a price fixing monopoly....
     
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    promo Well-Known Member

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    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..
     
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