Quick domain question

[DirkPitt]

So bluedomino is telling me that I have to renew an expired domain name with them for $15 before they will release it for transfer. Is this right?

[ModelPerfect]

Originally posted by DirkPitt
So bluedomino is telling me that I have to renew an expired domain name with them for $15 before they will release it for transfer. Is this right?

If it's expired and not deleted (i.e. not publically available yet), I think that is right.

[DirkPitt]

Originally posted by ModelPerfect
If it's expired and not deleted (i.e. not publically available yet), I think that is right.

Yeah it's expired but not deleted yet. This is what their live chat host is saying. I never heard of this before so I figured I?d ask the board and see if anyone knew for sure.

[johnbosh]

Originally posted by DirkPitt
Yeah it's expired but not deleted yet. This is what their live chat host is saying. I never heard of this before so I figured I?d ask the board and see if anyone knew for sure.

A domain always is going to expire period first

[DirkPitt]

Originally posted by johnbosh
A domain always is going to expire period first

Sorry I don't understand.

[thumbsdepot]

here is part of a FAQ from DirectNic.com


This statement is listed under "How do I transfer my domain names to directNIC from another registrar?"

3. The expiration date: Expired domains cannot be transferred. We strongly recommend you transfer your domain at least 30 days before it expires.


I think most registers let you transfer a domain 7 days before it expires and after 7 days you can't.

[Mr.Fiction]

Originally posted by DirkPitt
Sorry I don't understand.

He means the period part "." will expire before the rest of the domain.

[Adultnet]

Originally posted by thumbsdepot
here is part of a FAQ from DirectNic.com


This statement is listed under "How do I transfer my domain names to directNIC from another registrar?"

3. The expiration date: Expired domains cannot be transferred. We strongly recommend you transfer your domain at least 30 days before it expires.


I think most registers let you transfer a domain 7 days before it expires and after 7 days you can't.

yep

[mysh]

It would be nice to know what does they say exactly.

[ModelPerfect]

Originally posted by thumbsdepot
I think most registers let you transfer a domain 7 days before it expires and after 7 days you can't.

I wouldn't trust that statement with NetSol. They refused my transfer at just under 30 days before expiration.

[StarkReality]

It's always like this:

Domain expires
------------>
Redemtion Period (Grace period, domain is still yours but unavailable on the web, not transferable. This can last for several months, depends on the registrar, some even wait like half a year)
------------>
Pending Delete (a few days before it's deleted, it can still be renewed at this time, last chance before it's lost)
------------>
Deletion (free for all to register)