leadegroot - 4:49 am on Aug 7, 2006 (gmt 0)

What do you mean by expensive?
'New' domains cost exactly the same as 'old' domains, ie the price for the initial period is the same as for later renewals, except for the occasional registrar who will run a sweetheart deal for the first term to get you in.
You do need to know the right registrars to use to get a good price.