[registrars] FYI re: Transfers

[Thomas Barrett - EnCirca]

I think this is a constructive notice from ICANN.  

Registrars are certainly inconsistent whether out-going transfers are
allowed once a domain has expired.

We have seen several instances of registrars denying transfers that are in
the auto-renewal period.  One reason stated is that the registrar has
already invoiced the customer for the renewal and thus is "owed" payment.
Another stated reason is the belief that expired domains are not eligible
for transfer.

I think the notice should include a simple statement:  

"domains that have expired and are in the auto-renewal period are still
eligible for transfer to another registrar except under nine limited
circumstances...."


Tom Barrett
EnCirca



-----Original Message-----
From: owner-registrars at gnso.icann.org
[mailto:owner-registrars at gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Ross Rader
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 9:30 AM
To: Registrars Constituency
Subject: [registrars] FYI re: Transfers


Staff has posted a notice of advisory regarding the domain transfers policy.
This was not posted pursuant to the work of the Transfers WG or the GNSO
Council - it is an independent effort. I have yet to read and understand it,
but I would be interested in your respective feedback on the document.

http://www.icann.org/announcements/announcement-19sep07.htm

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Regards,

Ross Rader
Director, Retail Services
Tucows Inc.

http://www.domaindirect.com
t. 416.538.5492