What's the difference between cheap and expensive domain registrars?

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Published on 2011-06-27T07:39:57Z Indexed on 2011/06/27 16:33 UTC
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A few years ago I registered a domain with Network Solutions. In recent years I've been using cheaper services such as namecheap, powerpipe etc.

Every time that I need to renew some of the older domains with Network Solutions I am surprised at how much expensive they are. What is the reason for the price differences between the services? Why should I use a service like Network Solutions if there are so many companies out there that offer domain registration for a very cheap price?

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