Domain Registrar

[DomainSage]

Can someone tell me why there are so few registrars? Is it very hard to get approved by ICANN? Do they turn down most applications?

 

[GiantDomains]

There are about 130, I think.


reason 1)profit margin. Theres no money to be made selling domains for less than 2% profit, with risk of charge-backs etc...

 

[DomainSage]

so everyone who applies does get approved??

And how many chargebacks are there? And how can you prevent them or do something about it?

 

[DotComster]

There is also the initial cost - and programing and tecnical requirments, total cost can go over $150K

Compare to about $100 to becomeing a reseller or sub-reseller.

 

[MarkMitford]

Here's some info:

http://www.icann.org/registrars/accreditation-process.htm

http://www.icann.org/registrars/accreditation-financials.htm

 

[DomainSage]

How does it cost 150k?????

And what are your chances of getting approved? Does everyone get approved?