cheap .co.uk companies

jonno · 09-11-2005, 11:07:00 PM

just wondering today at work how some domain registrars, for example 1and1 can charge just �1.99 for 2 years on a .co.uk domain - when nominet state that registration is �5 odd plus the VAT?

do that have some sort of special arrangement with nominet or do they do it cheaply hoping you'll opt for their hosting?

retired member 1 · 09-11-2005, 11:51:41 PM

I wish 1and1 was £1.99 for 2 years!

"Register a .co.uk or any other TLD (top level domain) from only £1.99 per year. There's no set up fee - you simply pay the price shown for your domain plus the standard 17.5% VAT charge. e.g. 2 year(s) x co.uk @ £1.99 per year = £3.98!"

So really it's £3.98 + VAT. ( £4.68 )....remembering they will be able to claim VAT back on purchases from Nominet, it is costing them £5

So they are really just running a loss leader to be the cheapest I should imagine, either that or have special rates with Nominet.

ratboy · 10-11-2005, 11:34:20 AM

1&1 take ages for the registration to go through, if you spot a good un and need it registered quick, use 123-reg.

Don't know why, just an observation.

domaingenius · 10-11-2005, 01:32:52 PM

I think the best registrar that I have come across thus far is http://www.domaincity.co.uk Usually within several minutes of registering it it actually appears on WHOIS. Very on the ball registrar.

DG

Nigel · 10-11-2005, 03:32:29 PM

ukreg.com is still the best in my opinion and a lot cheaper than most. If you buy 100 credits it works out at just �5.30 per domain (+VAT). Even for 1 domain its only �5.90 (+VAT). Just looked at domaincity and it appears to be a lot more expensive at �8.50 (+ Vat). If you've got a 1000 domain portfolio thats over �3500 (inc Vat) saved over 2 years. That can be the difference between having a viable business plan or not. UKreg are also very quick to register and the control panel is excellent. Only negative is the early renewal charging (sometimes a month before) but they do email very early about renewals so you normally get quite a few weeks and a couple of reminders before they charge your credit card (or use the credits on your account -which is far better and cheaper).

domaingenius · 10-11-2005, 04:07:41 PM

With DomainCity you can buy for �6.50 plus vat if you are buying in good numbers,and they are on tghe ball technically and react quickly. Seriously they are worth the few pence above some of cheapest ones,

DG

TimRogers · 26-12-2005, 03:25:19 PM

1and1 is slow too for me, and annoyingly dosen't accept PayPal. I'm gonna be buying from 123-Reg now, it's slightly more expensive but when you need the name it's worth it.

murph · 28-12-2005, 10:30:33 AM

I use 1&1 for names that don't need the urgency and 123reg for names that need to be reg'd fast!

retired_member16 · 28-12-2005, 11:14:42 AM

I have 3 domains with 123Reg and the user interface is crap and the support is shocking!

simply.com for me everytime.

mally · 23-03-2006, 11:10:29 PM

Heres a secret for getting cheaper 1and1 domain names.

Go to www.quidco.com and register a free account.

Quid co is a cashback company that earns you cashback on purchases through their merchants. 1and1 is one of them so you get �2 for buying domain names. The only charge from quidco is a once yearly �5 admin fee when you get upto �25.

Its really good and does bring down the price of a 1and1 domain by �2.

Just order each domain seperately and keep clicking on your through link from quidco!

Cheers

Lisa

full cashback for 1and1 are

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�60 for Managed/Root/Windows Server I
�100 for Managed/Root/Windows Server II
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�3 for Instant Mail
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09-11-2005, 11:07:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
jonno Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 512 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	cheap .co.uk companies - how do they do it? just wondering today at work how some domain registrars, for example 1and1 can charge just �1.99 for 2 years on a .co.uk domain - when nominet state that registration is �5 odd plus the VAT? do that have some sort of special arrangement with nominet or do they do it cheaply hoping you'll opt for their hosting?

23-03-2006, 11:10:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
mally Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Durham Posts: 1,747 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 48)	Heres a secret for getting cheaper 1and1 domain names. Go to www.quidco.com and register a free account. Quid co is a cashback company that earns you cashback on purchases through their merchants. 1and1 is one of them so you get �2 for buying domain names. The only charge from quidco is a once yearly �5 admin fee when you get upto �25. Its really good and does bring down the price of a 1and1 domain by �2. Just order each domain seperately and keep clicking on your through link from quidco! Cheers Lisa full cashback for 1and1 are �15 for Instant Website �25 for Home Package �35 for Business Package �75 for Professional Package �40 for Business eShop �50 for Professional eShop �90 for Developer eShop �60 for Managed/Root/Windows Server I �100 for Managed/Root/Windows Server II �140 for Managed/Root/Windows Server III �3 for Instant Mail �2 for Instant Domain Package �60 for Value Server �25 for Microsoft Exchange �35 for Microsoft Sharepoint �60 for Business Pro Package __________________ Crisis Loans residual income affiliate network review Magazine Subscriptions football magazines Magazine Subscriptions Fitness Magazines Charity Credit Cards

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09-11-2005, 11:51:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
retired member 1 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 759 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 5)	I wish 1and1 was £1.99 for 2 years! "Register a .co.uk or any other TLD (top level domain) from only £1.99 per year. There's no set up fee - you simply pay the price shown for your domain plus the standard 17.5% VAT charge. e.g. 2 year(s) x co.uk @ £1.99 per year = £3.98!" So really it's £3.98 + VAT. ( £4.68 )....remembering they will be able to claim VAT back on purchases from Nominet, it is costing them £5 So they are really just running a loss leader to be the cheapest I should imagine, either that or have special rates with Nominet.

10-11-2005, 11:34:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
ratboy Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,112 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 49)	1&1 take ages for the registration to go through, if you spot a good un and need it registered quick, use 123-reg. Don't know why, just an observation.

10-11-2005, 01:32:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
domaingenius Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,423 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	I think the best registrar that I have come across thus far is http://www.domaincity.co.uk Usually within several minutes of registering it it actually appears on WHOIS. Very on the ball registrar. DG

10-11-2005, 03:32:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nigel Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 825 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 30)	ukreg.com is still the best in my opinion and a lot cheaper than most. If you buy 100 credits it works out at just �5.30 per domain (+VAT). Even for 1 domain its only �5.90 (+VAT). Just looked at domaincity and it appears to be a lot more expensive at �8.50 (+ Vat). If you've got a 1000 domain portfolio thats over �3500 (inc Vat) saved over 2 years. That can be the difference between having a viable business plan or not. UKreg are also very quick to register and the control panel is excellent. Only negative is the early renewal charging (sometimes a month before) but they do email very early about renewals so you normally get quite a few weeks and a couple of reminders before they charge your credit card (or use the credits on your account -which is far better and cheaper).

10-11-2005, 04:07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
domaingenius Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,423 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	With DomainCity you can buy for �6.50 plus vat if you are buying in good numbers,and they are on tghe ball technically and react quickly. Seriously they are worth the few pence above some of cheapest ones, DG

26-12-2005, 03:25:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
TimRogers Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 98 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	1and1 is slow too for me, and annoyingly dosen't accept PayPal. I'm gonna be buying from 123-Reg now, it's slightly more expensive but when you need the name it's worth it.

28-12-2005, 10:30:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
murph Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 493 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 4)	I use 1&1 for names that don't need the urgency and 123reg for names that need to be reg'd fast!

28-12-2005, 11:14:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
retired_member16 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,730 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 39)	I have 3 domains with 123Reg and the user interface is crap and the support is shocking! simply.com for me everytime.