Ask HN: My domain registrar (Hover) rug-pulled me for $3000
A domain owner reports being charged $3,000 for a domain renewal that was previously $38, claiming the registrar Hover failed to provide adequate notice of the price hike. The registrar maintains that the registry sets premium pricing and that the transaction is non-refundable.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about transparency in domain registration and the potential for predatory pricing in the secondary domain market.
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Ask HN: My domain registrar (Hover) rug-pulled me for $3000
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