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You guys would be amazed how many people order a server only to cancel it within 24 hours because they "found a better deal". Well guess what? While they were out shopping, the hosting company was buying parts and building a server. That takes both capital and human resources. Its a waste of time and money that the hosting company doesn't want to lose.
Keep in mind, the price of a server can run into the thousands. Why would you expect the hosting company to accept the whole risk? Thats how people go out of business.
However, many companies are comfortable floating that setup fee. I only have one package that has a setup fee and depending on the server setup a custom order will also include a setup fee.
Right now at Phat Servers we're having a September special, first month of any packages 100% free service. I'm even waiving the setup fee for our one package that has it.
Companies that charge reasonable rates stay in business. Period. Would you guys like examples of hosting companies that left their clients high and dry because they were so busy trying to screw them over that they forgot how to stay in business?
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