mjames — Mon, 12 Feb 2001 21:38:33 +0000

Go with 000domains.com. Whatever you do, stay away from Network Solutions. Not only are they expensive, but I wouldn't get near them with a ten-foot poll.

NSS — Mon, 12 Feb 2001 17:36:09 +0000

Hi,

Basically there are only 3 domain registrars.
1)NETWORKSOLUTIONS
2)ICANN
3)OPENSRS

NETWORKSOLUTION:
http://www.networksolutions.com
They mainly sell domains on their own and offer affiliate programs and pay commission to sites advertising for them.

ICANN:
Uses appointed accredited registrars
http://www.icann.org/registrars/accredited-list.html

and these accredited registrars sell domains themselves or appoint their downline dealers to sell domains for them.

OPENSRS:
Recruit partners as they call them and uses these partners to sell domains for them.
http://www.opensrs.org

INTERNIC:
The governing body for the Internet keeps all records in their database and if you want to check which domain, accredited, partner registrars that you are dealing with, just do a check on the domain registrar name at:
http://www.internic.net and

As zef mentioned, they are basically having similar service, it's just a matter of preference. I prefer ICANN and OPENSRS accredited and partner domain registrars.

The market rate today to register a domain is $13.00 average. Look for a reputable company to register your domain name and one good source is this board by reading on earlier post and recommendations by members.

Hope this helps

Regards,
NSS

[Edited by NSS on Feb. 12, 2001 at 01:17 PM]

zef — Mon, 12 Feb 2001 16:21:03 +0000

Well basically they DO charge different amounts for the same service. Even cheaper is http://www.register-club.com I used them and they're quite good, but I also hears some bad stories about them. I registered my first domain through NetworkSolutions (about 2 years ago) $70 for two years!