June 16th, 2008 by Rolf
When the provider closed shop the domain was deleted. 
I am now in the process of restoring it – can cost me up to 90 €.
Well, I would have to wait for 30 days and run the risk that someone grabs it before me. Just waiting now for the form to fax back to the registrar.
This is getting on my nerves!
… the title of this post is an important word for us here in northern Germany. Figure it out.
its really unfortunate what’s happing, hope you get it sorted out.
i just wanted to ask if i might, why 90€?
The domain was already deleted and in the state between existence and non-existence. It had to be drawn out of this state by human intervention – and that is expensive. The machines had given me a chance after 30 days of “purgatory” to re-register the domain for the usual small fee. But this was too long a wait for me – and I didn’t want to risk a grabber getting it.
The fault is with my former hoster and I could try to get my money back from them. Plus the rest of the server fees I had paid in advance. And the domain fees. 200€ over a broad thumb. But I think it would be fruitless – and a bit like kicking a fallen man.
I think you should take legal action – it’s not your fault but theirs. I would feel cheated by them.
Legal action would be fruitless, I think.
I could gain 200€ with a lot of trouble but I also could loose more money if the company is really broke. And I assume such a thing, it was a GmbH, a thing like a Ltd. And even if they are not broke – at least 2 hours lifetime spent with lawyers and so on are worth more than 200€ for me.
Feeling cheated – no. They kept up to the last moment, perhaps too long. Perhaps Peter Hovorka should have called it a day earlier and closed his shop in a more controlled way. He tried to do that but his illness was faster than his plans. Sometimes life does such things….
Glass half full / half empty I believe.
I am really sorry to hear about your trouble. I just discovered your podcast a week before you site went down and then was very surprised when the URL did not work. I am glad it is back again and I am starting now to explore what is available. Keep up the good work!