Nazi's of the Internet.
1and1 is the WORST host/registrar on the web. Most domain name registrars do not use threats, intimidation and extortion to renew domain names, But, one and all, 1and1.com DOES. Just have a look at this gem from 1and1 billing:
Reminder
Mr.
701 Lee Road
Suite 300
Chesterbrook, PA 19087
USA
1&1 Internet Inc.
Dear 986987697,
Our declined debit note informed you of the current amount due to your customer account, and we politely requested settlement.
Unfortunately, we have not to this date received payment and therefore will have no alternative but to terminate our services.
Invoice ID Invoice Date Currency Amount Net Due Date Dunning Level
USA .com/.net Domain II
5,99
USA .com/.net Domain II
5.99 $ 01 06/15/2005 06/15/2005
Total amount due $ 5.99
In Accordance with our Terms and Conditions we will place a temporary freeze on your 1&1 package(s)
in 3 days unless you reply to this letter or we receive payment in full.
If payment is not made in full within 10 days, we will have no alternative but freeze your account and
transfer this matter to a debt collection agency. In addition to any agency costs there will be a service
charge of $18.95 added to your outstanding amount and your server contract will be terminated.
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In order to reactivate your account, please transfer the outstanding amount to:
Citibank, N.A.
Account No.: 54348256 (1&1 Internet Inc.)
ABA No.: 021000089
When making payment please ensure that you quote your 1&1 customer ID and your invoice ID.
Upon receipt of the outstanding balance we will reactivate your account.
If we do not receive payment by 06/29/2005, we will have no alternative but to transfer this
matter to a debt collection agency. Any additional costs incurred (agency costs, default interest, etc.)
will be added to your account to be paid in full by you.
If you have activated a domain with 1&1, we retain the right to disconnect said domain.
Sincerely,
Your 1&1 Team
www.1and1.com ======================
Do yourselves a favor and find a registrar/host that understands that we sometimes are away from the computer for a few days.
Also, the control panel of 1and1.com is the worst peice of trash concieved by man.
Obviously, I will remit my fees and transfer all domains to a less threatening host/registrar.
These buisness practices - regardless of the TOS - are illegal. Anyone want to begin legal action against this company, contact me.
