Parting "Gift" from Go Daddy
Published on June 15, 2014
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I had a domain name registered and hosted with GoDaddy.
They did an "auto renew" for me - not at the single rate, but at the Deluxe rate for multiple websites using Linux - which I don't - and a premium for being in the Asia-Pacific region.
In short, despite my requesting a cancellation and refund, they have managed to charge my paypal account a total of $A242.96!
Not a bad haul for one domain name, eh?
The matter is trying to be resolved, at a time when I need every dollar I can get hold of.
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I'm sure that GoDaddy will quote a whole bunch of rules and regulations and do their best NOT to issue a refund, because it will all have been my fault, of course...
I'll be very pleasantly surprised if they do the right thing.
WARNING: Always read the fine print of any hosting agreements - or you'll get done like a dinner!
They've just sent me a promotional email offering 20% off hosting.
NOT BLOODY LIKELY!
:( george
PS: No replies needed, as I'll be out of WA very shortly, as in my previous blog, so won't be able to read or reply to them.
Just be very careful who you deal with! Find an ethical company to handle your registrations and hosting.
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