Am I being overcharged by my host? - GoFuckYourself.com

pornguy · 01-20-2005, 12:37 PM

I'm not saying names, because they are a very good company, and I like them, but I was wondering if I am being overcharged.
The server I have with them is dedicated (managed), with 300 gigs for $250.

I have better offers in other places, but this host has been giving me great service for a couple of years.

So, is this too expensive?

cotsios · 01-20-2005, 12:47 PM

of course

we are selling 10mbps for $150

liquidmoe · 01-20-2005, 12:48 PM

Its a little bit on the high side but usually hosts offer their best pricing when you push more bandwidth, because there are costs that you cant avoid when you setup a dedicated server for a client. So usually the less bandwidth with your dedicated server the higher the price, so its not all that extreme. Again, if you are happy with their service hit them up and see if they can give you a bit of a bump in GBs since they probably wont drop the price much, but they should be able to add a bit more transfer to your plan.

tungsten · 01-20-2005, 12:49 PM

not that expensive, its managed and if it has great support, i would stick with it for a bit more, maybe talk to them about discounts on your next servers

SmokeyTheBear · 01-20-2005, 12:50 PM

not bad see www.foundrynap.com

wargames · 01-20-2005, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornguy

I'm not saying names, because they are a very good company, and I like them, but I was wondering if I am being overcharged.
The server I have with them is dedicated (managed), with 300 gigs for $250.

I have better offers in other places, but this host has been giving me great service for a couple of years.

So, is this too expensive?

If you havent had a problems with them site crash, downtime. I would stick with them. Better to pay a little extra then having your sites down all the time .

chaze · 01-20-2005, 12:55 PM

That's not bad at all, if it's a good server and good bandwidth.

Think about it, save a hundred bucks and lose half your customers from shity connections, or pay a fair price and provide a quality service.

If anything let them know and see of they can get a you a little discount.

We charge $299 for 500 gigs on a 100 meg line.

http://www.adult-website-hosting.com and have about 70-80 customers at this price point.

Mr. Igor · 01-20-2005, 01:07 PM

RIPPED OFF! ServerProvider can do a lot better! Icq me 77841730

Sly · 01-20-2005, 01:12 PM

Being "overcharged" is totally subjective.

When with a hosting company, you aren't only paying for server space and bandwidth, you're also paying for SERVICE. The combination of those 3 elements is what makes up a good hosting experience. If you're missing one of those elements, odds are at one point or another you will find yourself unhappy with your host.

If price is your ONLY concern, meaning that you have no other complaints about your host... stick with them. The grass isn't always greener on the other side.

JUSTB · 01-20-2005, 01:17 PM

If you are happy with your host and your service and have been paying that price for a while contact your sales rep and see if they can re-work your contract. If the box has been dedicated long enough to be paid for they will most likely adjust your billing.

Sparks · 01-20-2005, 01:57 PM

I would say as long as your happy with their service and support stay with them. You get what you pay for... an as long as they have been good to you I say stay with them.

Manansala · 02-03-2005, 08:53 PM

It's not always the hardware, the space, the speed. It's the stability, enginuity and fast response of your host that matters which is commonly priceless.

keyboard warrior · 02-03-2005, 09:50 PM

send them to this post, tell them you want a discount as BW is a bit cheaper then 2 years back.

RottenPug · 02-03-2005, 10:15 PM

That's some expensive bandwidth, yipes!

infowolfe · 02-03-2005, 10:19 PM

I've got a personal dedicated that i've bought outside of my normal providers... $114 for Athlon XP 2400+ 1GB ram 120GB ide and 700GB/mo so yah, i think you're getting ripped. If you *need* better, and are unsatisfied, feel free to click on the request a quote link in my sig.

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camcutie · 02-03-2005, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornguy

I'm not saying names, because they are a very good company, and I like them, but I was wondering if I am being overcharged.
The server I have with them is dedicated (managed), with 300 gigs for $250.

I have better offers in other places, but this host has been giving me great service for a couple of years.

So, is this too expensive?

Here ya go pornguy http://www.lighthost.com/dedicated/

XOXOXO
*Krystal*

infowolfe · 02-03-2005, 10:38 PM

hey krystal, lighthost seems pretty shady, doesn't give hardware specs or anything... and their bandwidth prices are outrageous, nobody i know pays $100/meg

spooky181 · 02-04-2005, 04:11 AM

I pay $400 for 10 times the bandwidth you are using with splitinfinity. Super fast server as well...

DutchTeenCash · 02-04-2005, 04:15 AM

not the cheapest then again if their service is good

andrej_NDC · 02-04-2005, 08:20 AM

Even if the service is great, its too much, there are many companies with great support with better prices. Its 2005.

NaughtyINC · 02-04-2005, 08:22 AM

sly.. couldnt agree more.. i know i could get a better deal with other places and had offers and incentives to move over to other places.. but why move if no problems are there and everything runs perfect?

blazin · 02-04-2005, 08:22 AM

Have you asked them for a better deal?

strobi · 02-04-2005, 08:25 AM

Not bad a price. If you're a happy customer for all those years, that's not a bad price at all for dedicated.

psyko514 · 02-04-2005, 08:26 AM

Personally, I'd say you're being overcharged. I have a managed dedicated server with Phatservers and I'm paying a lot less for more bandwith. And Phatservers has a reputation for amazing support, above and beyond what's needed.

Unless your current host sends you hookers occasionally, you should check out Phatservers.

SGS · 02-04-2005, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camcutie

Here ya go pornguy http://www.lighthost.com/dedicated/

XOXOXO
*Krystal*

Not a good idea.

Alex · 02-04-2005, 09:04 AM

For the bandwidth/space and specs of server it probably is a bit too expensive.

But if you are getting 24/7 support and they do it all for you, then it can be fair.

But most any decent hosting company will give you more for $250

01-20-2005, 12:37 PM	#1
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01-20-2005, 12:47 PM	#2
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01-20-2005, 12:48 PM	#3
liquidmoe Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 4,994	Its a little bit on the high side but usually hosts offer their best pricing when you push more bandwidth, because there are costs that you cant avoid when you setup a dedicated server for a client. So usually the less bandwidth with your dedicated server the higher the price, so its not all that extreme. Again, if you are happy with their service hit them up and see if they can give you a bit of a bump in GBs since they probably wont drop the price much, but they should be able to add a bit more transfer to your plan. __________________ Take Luck!

01-20-2005, 12:49 PM	#4
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01-20-2005, 12:55 PM	#7
chaze Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,752	That's not bad at all, if it's a good server and good bandwidth. Think about it, save a hundred bucks and lose half your customers from shity connections, or pay a fair price and provide a quality service. If anything let them know and see of they can get a you a little discount. We charge $299 for 500 gigs on a 100 meg line. http://www.adult-website-hosting.com and have about 70-80 customers at this price point.

01-20-2005, 01:07 PM	#8
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01-20-2005, 01:12 PM	#9
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,329	Being "overcharged" is totally subjective. When with a hosting company, you aren't only paying for server space and bandwidth, you're also paying for SERVICE. The combination of those 3 elements is what makes up a good hosting experience. If you're missing one of those elements, odds are at one point or another you will find yourself unhappy with your host. If price is your ONLY concern, meaning that you have no other complaints about your host... stick with them. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

01-20-2005, 01:17 PM	#10
JUSTB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: tampa Posts: 1,740	If you are happy with your host and your service and have been paying that price for a while contact your sales rep and see if they can re-work your contract. If the box has been dedicated long enough to be paid for they will most likely adjust your billing.

01-20-2005, 01:57 PM	#11
Sparks Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 2,466	I would say as long as your happy with their service and support stay with them. You get what you pay for... an as long as they have been good to you I say stay with them.

02-03-2005, 08:53 PM	#12
Manansala Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 551	It's not always the hardware, the space, the speed. It's the stability, enginuity and fast response of your host that matters which is commonly priceless. __________________ I don't have a signature. !

02-03-2005, 09:50 PM	#13
keyboard warrior Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,435	send them to this post, tell them you want a discount as BW is a bit cheaper then 2 years back. __________________ - nothing here -

02-03-2005, 10:15 PM	#14
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02-03-2005, 10:19 PM	#15
infowolfe Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 54	I've got a personal dedicated that i've bought outside of my normal providers... $114 for Athlon XP 2400+ 1GB ram 120GB ide and 700GB/mo so yah, i think you're getting ripped. If you need better, and are unsatisfied, feel free to click on the request a quote link in my sig. icq 7749229

02-03-2005, 10:38 PM	#17
infowolfe Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 54	hey krystal, lighthost seems pretty shady, doesn't give hardware specs or anything... and their bandwidth prices are outrageous, nobody i know pays $100/meg

02-04-2005, 04:11 AM	#18
spooky181 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: back of beyond Posts: 2,951	I pay $400 for 10 times the bandwidth you are using with splitinfinity. Super fast server as well...

02-04-2005, 04:15 AM	#19
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02-04-2005, 08:20 AM	#20
andrej_NDC Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 7,760	Even if the service is great, its too much, there are many companies with great support with better prices. Its 2005.

02-04-2005, 08:22 AM	#21
NaughtyINC Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,288	sly.. couldnt agree more.. i know i could get a better deal with other places and had offers and incentives to move over to other places.. but why move if no problems are there and everything runs perfect? __________________ meh

02-04-2005, 08:22 AM	#22
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02-04-2005, 08:25 AM	#23
strobi Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 7,383	Not bad a price. If you're a happy customer for all those years, that's not a bad price at all for dedicated.

02-04-2005, 08:26 AM	#24
psyko514 See sig. Join Epic Cash. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec. ICQ: 214702014 Posts: 22,366	Personally, I'd say you're being overcharged. I have a managed dedicated server with Phatservers and I'm paying a lot less for more bandwith. And Phatservers has a reputation for amazing support, above and beyond what's needed. Unless your current host sends you hookers occasionally, you should check out Phatservers. __________________ Bad Girl Bucks - 50% Revshare through CCBill. Promote BrandyDDD, Pixie's Pillows, Action Allie and more! Phoenix Forum Pics \| Webmaster Access Montreal pics email: psyko514(a)gmail.com \| icq: 214-702-014

02-04-2005, 09:04 AM	#26
Alex So Fucking Banned (YEA!!) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 10,963	For the bandwidth/space and specs of server it probably is a bit too expensive. But if you are getting 24/7 support and they do it all for you, then it can be fair. But most any decent hosting company will give you more for $250 __________________ Care about me? Who? Me! Who?