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Domain types

# Premium domain

A premium domain is a name offered for sale at a price above the standard registration fee. It is either a name an owner resells on the aftermarket or a name a registry prices as premium.

## Why it matters

The two kinds behave differently. An aftermarket premium has a high upfront price, then usually renews at the normal rate. A registry premium may also renew at a high rate every year. That renewal difference changes the true cost of ownership. Always ask a seller or registrar for the renewal price before you pay. A common mistake is paying a large upfront fee on a registry premium and being surprised by next year's bill.

Source: [godaddy.com](https://www.godaddy.com/help/what-is-a-premium-domain-name-2878)

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