Is Domain Renew Cost Negotiable?

[Jon_King]

I have numerous domains (from years ago) with a very well known and expensive registrar that are up for renewal. I was unlocking them to make a transfer and a message reads " if you are unlocking to change providers we will do whatever it takes to keep you."

Hmmm. These folks are twice what I pay now from a likewise credible and well-known provider. Do you think they will drop their price to match the other? I've never really thought about it, but are numerous registrations negotiated?

[Rodney]

I've seen big registrars offer low price incentives to keep customers.

Especially when you try to tranfer a domain.

If you're paying too much at that registrar, why not switch to a lower priced (reputable) registrar?

[davezan]

If it's who I think it is, then yes they'll offer you a lower price than what their website says.

Give them a call. They treat these things on a case to case basis.

[MonikerMaurie]

Registrars typically volume discount. Many are priced closely if you negotiate on price.

However registars vary with regards to:

Security
Persoanlized Service
Bulk management tools
Aftermarket Sale, Escrow, and Appraisals

[davezan]

However registars vary with regards to:

Security
Persoanlized Service
Bulk management tools
Aftermarket Sale, Escrow, and Appraisals

But importantly, approach to certain issues. ;)