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

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Whomever this is and all,

  This seems to be a typical PR statement regarding the Afternic
situation...

SCGupta@aol.com wrote:

> 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

Regards,

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