This isn’t a post saying that you should transfer away from Yahoo.

I’ve read several posts claiming that you can’t transfer away from Yahoo, stating that they lure you in with the sale prices, then trap you so you have to renew at full price.

Just for kicks, I figured I’d try to transfer a Yahoo domain to my Directi account. I unlocked the domain and initiated the transfer on 8/6, which completed today. Not the world’s fastest transfer, but it was problem-free and they didn’t try to hold me hostage.

I’ll also add that I didn’t need to close the Yahoo account to do it. I’ve read where people recommended closing the Yahoo account and dealing directly with Melbourne IT. Personally, I’d be afraid to close the Yahoo account before knowing the domain transfer is complete.

So, in my opinion, you have nothing to lose by taking advantage of the Yahoo sales, even if it’s only for the first year.

Another Note: Generally, you can’t transfer a newly registered domain until 60 days have passed. I often wonder if that’s why people have trouble doing a transfer–because they do the $1.99 registration, then immediately try to transfer it to another registrar.