Re: [ICANN-EU] Re: Register.com snaps up Afternic.com

[SCGupta@aol.com]

BTW this is the Register.com announcement re acquisition of Afternic. I just got it today:

Dear register.com customer:

Register.com would like to share with you some exciting news that will
help us provide our customers with even better domain registration
services.  Our company today acquired one of the Internet's leading
domain name resellers, Afternic.com, to become what we believe will be
the world's leading provider of comprehensive domain registration and
resale services.  

Similar to register.com, Afternic.com has been an innovator in the
relatively new domain industry.  Both companies place a high premium on
providing clients with a high quality and trusted service offering.  By
joining forces, we will soon be able to offer you the following new
services:

1. Search and registration services for names in the resale market: 
Register.com will integrate Afternic.com's domain name listings into its
search and registration system.  If you are searching for a particular
domain name that is not available for registration, we can tell you
easily if it's available for resale and how to purchase it in just a few
steps.

2. Domain registration resale services for your register.com
registration:  if you no longer have use for your domain name and you
would like to offer it for resale, register.com can give your name
exposure to millions of buyers at no extra cost. 

3. Appraisal services:  Our customers can now find out what their domain
name is worth by getting their domain appraised through a service
developed by Afternic.com, one of the most respected domain appraisal
services on the Internet.

This is just the beginning.  As both companies join forces, we will be
in a better position to be your one-stop shop for all of your
domain-related services to build and protect your online presence.  Over
the coming months, look for us to continue expanding our products and
services offerings and serving you, our valued customer.  If you have
any questions and wish to contact us, please send an email to
resale@register.com. 

As always, thank you for using register.com, the First Step on the Web. 

Regards,


Richard Forman
CEO and President
register.com 

www.register.com
www.afternic.com