[thelist] Question regarding transfering a domain name

[patrick]

The registrar is within their ICANN rights to refuse transfers within 30
days of expiration.

patrick sanders
http://www.stoutstreet.com
web sites that fit



Chris Johnston wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have a client that setup their domain name and hosting with Dollar
> Host (http://www.dollarhost.com/). The domain name is set to expire as
> of May 25, 2004.
>
> What I am wondering is how safe it is to transfer the domain name from
> dollar host to another registrar company -- webnames.ca in particular.
> I have heard some horror stories regarding people trying to transfer
> names close to the expiration date.
>
> In addition, does anyone have any experience dealing with dollar host
> with respect to domain name transfers? I am just trying to get a feel
> for whether I should expect any trouble from them.
>
> Thank you,
>
> chris johnston
>