> though Google could probably swing making it free
Even if it was cost-effective for Google (which I doubt), it's not going to happen because it would mean that, to be effective, Google would have to allow you to transfer it out of their hands (to change your provider) and thus, it would also mean that you could basically use Gmail to hold domains for free.
Even if it was cost-effective for Google (which I doubt), it's not going to happen because it would mean that, to be effective, Google would have to allow you to transfer it out of their hands (to change your provider) and thus, it would also mean that you could basically use Gmail to hold domains for free.