In response to The Max is $2000...

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In response to HwaRang and The Max is $2000...

Yes is does state in item 23 on http://www.ascregistry.org/FAQ/default.htm that 
the price can
change and will be lower but did you read item 9?

"The use of each domain will cost over US$2000


9) What does a domain cost and why?  
 The use of each domain will cost over US$2000. The price may vary depending on 
the registrar one
uses.

This high cost will insure that most spammers will not bother and attempt to 
sign up for one, and
if they do, it will be a high cost for what will be a very short time period of 
spamming.

The cost also pays for the much greater than normal vetting procedures places 
requesting this
domain will go though before one is granted to them.