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Valuation and pricing

# Registry premium

A registry premium is a domain that the registry operator prices above standard registration fees. The registry sets the higher price, and the registrar passes it on to the buyer.

## Why it matters

Many new gTLDs hold back short or common words and sell them at premium prices. The renewal price may also be premium, not just the first-year price. Buyers must check the renewal fee before purchase, since a name that is cheap in year one can be costly in year two. ICANN notes that registrars set their own prices, and renewal costs can differ from the first-year fee. Common mistake: confusing a registry premium with an aftermarket price. The first is set by the registry, and the second by an owner.

Source: [icann.org](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/domain-name-renewal-expiration-faqs-2018-12-07-en)

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