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Lifeline · vermontcountrystore.com over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
On AboutUs since 2006 · 1 registrar change since Nov 13, 2013 · 1 registrant change since 2008 · last checked Nov 1, 2026.
Registration
No registration date on file yet. AboutUs reads it from RDAP when the site is checked.
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageJun 21, 2006 – Feb 18, 2008An AboutUs wiki page described vermontcountrystore.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Feb 18, 2008 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“The Vermont Country Store was founded by my parents, Vrest and Ellen Orton. My Dad had clear memories of growing up in the general store owned by my Grandfather, Gardner Lyman Orton, in North Calais, Vermont, which was …”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Registrar
Network Solutions, LLCNetwork Solutions, LLCNov 13, 2013 – Dec 26, 2024Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for vermontcountrystore.com, from Nov 13, 2013 to Dec 26, 2024.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Cloudflare, Inc.
Registrant
Registrant recordsMay 19, 2008 – Jun 8, 2026Registration records for vermontcountrystore.com are held from May 19, 2008 to Jun 8, 2026 (149 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Zone file
Nameservers: telcove.netNameservers: telcove.netMay 19, 2008 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed telcove.net nameservers (ns1.telcove.net, ns2.telcove.net, ns3.telcove.net) for vermontcountrystore.com from May 19, 2008 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
AmazonAmazonJul 31, 2025 – Nov 7, 2026Amazon issued 13 certificates for vermontcountrystore.com from Jul 31, 2025, the latest valid until Apr 9, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)GlobalSign nv-sa
2010201520202025Apr ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (21)
Jun 21, 2006 – Feb 18, 2008AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described vermontcountrystore.com from Jun 21, 2006 to Feb 18, 2008 (3 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “The Vermont Country Store was founded by my parents, Vrest and Ellen Orton. My Dad had clear memories of growing up in the general store owned by my Grandfather, Gardner Lyman Orton, in North Calais, Vermont, which was …”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
May 19, 2008 – Jun 8, 2026Registrant: Registration records for vermontcountrystore.com are held from May 19, 2008 to Jun 8, 2026 (149 records). 1 change of registrant name or organization is marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
May 19, 2008 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed telcove.net nameservers (ns1.telcove.net, ns2.telcove.net, ns3.telcove.net) for vermontcountrystore.com from May 19, 2008 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Oct 18, 2013 – Feb 1, 2014Zone file: telcove.net (ns1.telcove.net, ns2.telcove.net, ns3.telcove.net) were the nameservers listed for vermontcountrystore.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Feb 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).
Current AboutUs record
Jul 8, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 (latest)
Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 21, 2026.
Source: AboutUs checks
Cloudflare, Inc.
Feb 1, 2025 – Nov 6, 2026 (latest)
Registrar Cloudflare, Inc. (IANA 1910) in the registration data recorded, first on Feb 1, 2025 and most recently on Nov 6, 2026.
Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 8, 2026
Registrant changeJan 19, 2020The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jan 19, 2020. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
1 registrant change, 2008–2026
Nameservers: telcove.netOct 18, 2013 – Feb 1, 2014telcove.net (ns1.telcove.net, ns2.telcove.net, ns3.telcove.net) were the nameservers listed for vermontcountrystore.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Feb 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: edgecastdns.netNameservers: edgecastdns.netMar 1, 2014 – Apr 3, 2018edgecastdns.net (ns1.edgecastdns.net, ns2.edgecastdns.net, ns3.edgecastdns.net…) were the nameservers listed for vermontcountrystore.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Mar 1, 2014 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
DNS moved to edgecastdns.netMar 1, 2014vermontcountrystore.com's nameservers moved from telcove.net to edgecastdns.net between Feb 1, 2014 and Mar 1, 2014. Last seen at telcove.net: Feb 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at edgecastdns.net: Mar 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Nameservers: edgecastdns.netNameservers: edgecastdns.netApr 4, 2018 – Dec 26, 2024Registration records listed edgecastdns.net nameservers (ns1.edgecastdns.net, ns2.edgecastdns.net, ns3.edgecastdns.net…) for vermontcountrystore.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Dec 26, 2024. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: CloudflareFeb 1, 2025 – Jun 8, 2026Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (kay.ns.cloudflare.com, phil.ns.cloudflare.com) for vermontcountrystore.com from Feb 1, 2025 to Jun 8, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to CloudflareFeb 1, 2025vermontcountrystore.com's nameservers moved from edgecastdns.net to Cloudflare between Dec 26, 2024 and Feb 1, 2025. Last seen at edgecastdns.net: Dec 26, 2024 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Feb 1, 2025 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: kay.ns.cloudflare.com, phil.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
GlobalSign nv-sa
Aug 31, 2025 – Oct 2, 2026
GlobalSign nv-sa issued 1 certificate for vermontcountrystore.com from Aug 31, 2025, the latest valid until Oct 2, 2026.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Sectigo LimitedSectigo LimitedOct 7, 2025 – Nov 7, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 8 certificates for vermontcountrystore.com from Oct 7, 2025, the latest valid until Apr 1, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Let's EncryptMar 26, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 83 certificates for vermontcountrystore.com from Mar 26, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 3, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
DigiCert IncApr 1, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026DigiCert Inc issued 4 certificates for vermontcountrystore.com from Apr 1, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 29, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Google Trust ServicesMay 3, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026 (latest)Google Trust Services issued 7 certificates for vermontcountrystore.com from May 3, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 26, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 27, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 27, 2026
Nov 13, 2013 – Dec 26, 2024Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for vermontcountrystore.com, from Nov 13, 2013 to Dec 26, 2024.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Mar 1, 2014 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: edgecastdns.net (ns1.edgecastdns.net, ns2.edgecastdns.net, ns3.edgecastdns.net…) were the nameservers listed for vermontcountrystore.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Mar 1, 2014 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Mar 1, 2014Zone file: vermontcountrystore.com's nameservers moved from telcove.net to edgecastdns.net between Feb 1, 2014 and Mar 1, 2014. Last seen at telcove.net: Feb 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at edgecastdns.net: Mar 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Apr 4, 2018 – Dec 26, 2024Zone file: Registration records listed edgecastdns.net nameservers (ns1.edgecastdns.net, ns2.edgecastdns.net, ns3.edgecastdns.net…) for vermontcountrystore.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Dec 26, 2024. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jan 19, 2020Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jan 19, 2020. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Feb 1, 2025 – Nov 6, 2026Registrar: Registrar Cloudflare, Inc. (IANA 1910) in the registration data recorded, first on Feb 1, 2025 and most recently on Nov 6, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jul 8, 2026
Feb 1, 2025 – Jun 8, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (kay.ns.cloudflare.com, phil.ns.cloudflare.com) for vermontcountrystore.com from Feb 1, 2025 to Jun 8, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Feb 1, 2025Zone file: vermontcountrystore.com's nameservers moved from edgecastdns.net to Cloudflare between Dec 26, 2024 and Feb 1, 2025. Last seen at edgecastdns.net: Dec 26, 2024 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Feb 1, 2025 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jul 31, 2025 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Amazon issued 13 certificates for vermontcountrystore.com from Jul 31, 2025, the latest valid until Apr 9, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Aug 31, 2025 – Oct 2, 2026Certificate: GlobalSign nv-sa issued 1 certificate for vermontcountrystore.com from Aug 31, 2025, the latest valid until Oct 2, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Oct 7, 2025 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 8 certificates for vermontcountrystore.com from Oct 7, 2025, the latest valid until Apr 1, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Mar 26, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 83 certificates for vermontcountrystore.com from Mar 26, 2026, the latest valid until Feb 3, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: DigiCert Inc issued 4 certificates for vermontcountrystore.com from Apr 1, 2026, the latest valid until Apr 29, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
May 3, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 7 certificates for vermontcountrystore.com from May 3, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 26, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 27, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 27, 2026
Jul 8, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 21, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: kay.ns.cloudflare.com, phil.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
The site's bot protection blocked AboutUs's HTTPS check; all 1 of the other checks passed (Nov 7, 2026).
Registered 1996 · AboutUs's live check was blocked by the site's bot protection
VermontCountryStore.com
The Vermont Country Store is a general merchandise retailer based in Weston, Vermont, founded in 1946 by Vrest and Ellen Orton. The store sells a curated selection of traditional and nostalgic goods, drawing on the founders' memories of a family-owned general store from the early 1900s. It gained national attention following a 1952 Saturday Evening Post feature and continues to operate from Manchester Center, Vermont.
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Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered Aug 26, 1996 — 30 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Cloudflare, Inc. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Sep 4, 2026).
Authority 55/100— ahead of 55% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
55 is a percentile: higher than 55% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #106,422)+6
Verified continuity: 30.2 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+10
Model score: 29/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 55/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 77 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 77 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
No caution flags in the available scoring observations; this is not a complete safety assessment
What vermontcountrystore.com said about itself, 2006
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2006
The Vermont Country Store was founded by my parents, Vrest and Ellen Orton. My Dad had clear memories of growing up in the general store owned by my Grandfather, Gardner Lyman Orton, in North Calais, Vermont, which was started the year my Dad was born in 1897.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.
1996
Domain registered (Aug 26, 1996).
2006
First tracked by AboutUs (Jun 21, 2006); profile edited 3 times through 2008.
2026
Checked today — The site's bot protection blocked AboutUs's HTTPS check; all 1 of the other checks passed (Nov 7, 2026).
✓ domain continuity 30 years registered– live check blocked the site's bot protection turned the check away Nov 7, 2026