If your domain is in REDEMPTION PERIOD, it means it expired quite some time ago. In plain English, we can call it the PENALTY PERIOD — because that's exactly what it does: penalize those who forgot or neglected to renew their domain on time.
What is the penalty?
Paying more — much more — to renew your domain. Depending on the domain, renewing during the redemption period costs anywhere from $80 to over $200.
How can you avoid this situation?
Very easily. Don't take chances — always pay before the renewal date. In fact, if the domain is valuable to you, why not renew for several years? It's a shame to see clients, through carelessness or inattention, forced to pay large amounts of money that were entirely avoidable.
Does Bacan profit from this penalty?
NO. Never. Our business is not to penalize our customers but to help them spend less and maintain the highest quality service. Before a domain enters Redemption Period, we send 9 email alerts warning of the risk and the need to renew. At Bacan, we have no interest in you paying redemption fees, but domain regulations impose these penalties. For specific information, see: ICANN announcement
How long does a domain remain in Redemption Period?
Generally, a domain remains in this state for 30 days. After that, the status changes to "Pending Delete" — pending deletion.
Can I let the 30 days pass, let the domain be deleted, and then re-register it at the normal price?
Yes, you can do that, but not without the real risk of losing your domain forever. Why? Once the domain is freed up, anyone can register it — and there are many companies on the web that specialize in registering expired domains to resell them to their original owners at a higher price. Our advice: if your domain has value to you, never let it expire and go to market. Losing a valuable domain is a true disaster.