I've seen it posted to the discuss-list before...
A quick search of the discuss-list archive turns up several past postings
about it. The oldest mention of this offer is dated July 25, 2002.
Almost a year ago. And that post mentions that Netsol has been doing it
for quite some time.
On Wed, 21 May 2003, Jeremy Kinsey wrote:
> >
> Anyone seen one of these yet?
>
> > Dear Network Solutions Customer:
> >
> > We take every effort to protect you against unauthorized or fraudulent
> > changes to your account. Therefore, we wanted to let you know that we
> > have received a request to transfer your domain name, DOMAIN.COM, to
> > another registrar.
> >
> > If this is not a valid request, no action is necessary. Your domain
> > name registration will not be changed.
> >
> > If this is a valid request, we hope that you will reconsider and remain
> > with Network Solutions. We value your business and would like to keep
> > you as a customer. And, as a thank you for remaining a customer, we
> > would like to extend a special renewal rate of only $15 per year if you
> > renew for 2 years.* To receive this limited time offer, simply go to:
> > http://www.stayoffer.com
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