Offer thru email

texasgamer · 11-29-2006, 10:18 PM

I have received offers in the past for different domain names, but most of the time the sale never happens.
It appears this time I may actually have a serious offer in the x,xxx range.
Should I go thru escrow.com for this type of transaction? Or is there a cheaper alternative? What type payment should I ask for? Paypal, Check or Moneywire? The domain is listed at Sedo and Afternic and parked at Namedrive.
Thanks for any advice given.

IAmAllanShore · 11-29-2006, 10:36 PM

Don't need to tell you to be careful

Use escrow, split fees with the buyer. escrow.com or sedo.com are the easy and first options, and while there are many here that are completely comfortable with escrow.com, I typically would point those less familiar with the process to sedo.com just because it's a system that you're more familiar with.

Just my .02

-Allan

texasgamer · 11-29-2006, 11:10 PM

Thanks Allan...wish me luck!

wot · 11-29-2006, 11:14 PM

My personal choice is escrow.com , many sales , 100 + with no probs and they release the funds much quicker than Sedo do.

Good luck

texasgamer · 11-29-2006, 11:32 PM

Thanks for your input Wot!
I just noticed on Afternic - they have an escrow service for 3%. Has anyone used them before?

Spade · 11-29-2006, 11:36 PM

Honesty - Escrow.com is a *snap* - without question a safe and smart way to do business. Ask the buyer to pickup escrow - Ive never had a problem asking the seller to pickup these funds - If they make an issue out of it, split it - its well worth the security for both parties!

Ronald Regging · 11-29-2006, 11:36 PM

I think Sedo has the best system in place for escrow service, because from what I can tell they actually take possession of both the money and the doman... Whereas with Escrow.com, they never take possession of the domain, they just attempt to verify it's been transfered, which leaves you open to scammers who only change the email address in the contact info and claim you never transferred the domain. For being an escrow service, I think they seriously need to rethink that approach.

TcDa · 11-29-2006, 11:49 PM

Escrow.com has been flawless so far, as both buyer and seller.

cache · 11-30-2006, 01:27 PM

I would like to know if other people here agree with him, I think it is true
that sedo owned the domain for a short period.

Originally Posted by slipxaway

I think Sedo has the best system in place for escrow service, because from what I can tell they actually take possession of both the money and the doman... Whereas with Escrow.com, they never take possession of the domain, they just attempt to verify it's been transfered, which leaves you open to scammers who only change the email address in the contact info and claim you never transferred the domain. For being an escrow service, I think they seriously need to rethink that approach.

wot · 11-30-2006, 05:41 PM

Sedo do take names to their own account at different registrars however I am currntly having a problem with them.

I bought and completed payment on a name on 27th Nov, It is in Sedo's account at the registrar.

Despite three emails to dover@sedo.co.uk I cannot get the name / transfer code. I have posted the email address as they have failed to respond - does seem to be a trait amongst sedo brokers

bigcassgbr · 11-30-2006, 09:01 PM

Wot -

I would recommend you call miss Dover. I had to regarding
a similar situation

texasgamer · 11-30-2006, 10:45 PM

I have decided to use escrow.com and I have also asked the buyer to pay the fees. I hope everything goes smoothly. This will be the largest sale I have ever had!

IAmAllanShore · 11-30-2006, 10:49 PM

Looking forward to hearing more

-Allan

wot · 12-01-2006, 02:16 AM

Originally Posted by bigcassgbr

Wot -

I would recommend you call miss Dover. I had to regarding
a similar situation

It really should not be necessary.

*HcDomains* · 12-01-2006, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by slipxaway

I think Sedo has the best system in place for escrow service, because from what I can tell they actually take possession of both the money and the doman... Whereas with Escrow.com, they never take possession of the domain, they just attempt to verify it's been transfered, which leaves you open to scammers who only change the email address in the contact info and claim you never transferred the domain. For being an escrow service, I think they seriously need to rethink that approach.

Agree on this.
And, if very unlucky this happened (Buyer only change the email address in the contact info and claim you never transferred the domain.), what can we do to protect us?

And, who knows that this kind of Scammer do happen in the past or not?

Originally Posted by slipxaway

I think Sedo has the best system in place for escrow service, because from what I can tell they actually take possession of both the money and the doman... Whereas with Escrow.com, they never take possession of the domain, they just attempt to verify it's been transfered, which leaves you open to scammers who only change the email address in the contact info and claim you never transferred the domain. For being an escrow service, I think they seriously need to rethink that approach.

Agree on this.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/263611-offer-thru-email.html
And, if very unlucky this happened (Buyer only change the email address in the contact info and claim you never transferred the domain.), what can we do to protect us?

And, who knows that this kind of Scammer do happen in the past or not?

**Michelle** · 12-01-2006, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by texasgamer

I have decided to use escrow.com and I have also asked the buyer to pay the fees. I hope everything goes smoothly. This will be the largest sale I have ever had!

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=263611
Big congrats

-db- · 12-01-2006, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by texasgamer

I hope everything goes smoothly. This will be the largest sale I have ever had!

TG, everyone here at NamePros is pulling for you, and sending you good vibes.

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=263611

Keep us posted!

omnia · 12-01-2006, 01:11 PM

Best of luck with the transaction, hope it goes well. Looks to be right on track at the moment.

texasgamer · 12-01-2006, 08:11 PM

Update: Buyer paid by credit card, awaiting Escrow.com approval!

After the payment is approved and I transfer the name, I will post the domain name if its ok with the buyer!

Also, thanks everyone for your support! I really wish everyone could feel the joy and excitement I am feeling!

-db- · 12-01-2006, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by texasgamer

I really wish everyone could feel the joy and excitement I am feeling!

WOOHOO.

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=263611

Congrats TG... and TGIF.

Billy! · 12-01-2006, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by texasgamer

I have received offers in the past for different domain names, but most of the time the sale never happens.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=263611
It appears this time I may actually have a serious offer in the x,xxx range.
Should I go thru escrow.com for this type of transaction? Or is there a cheaper alternative? What type payment should I ask for? Paypal, Check or Moneywire? The domain is listed at Sedo and Afternic and parked at Namedrive.
Thanks for any advice given.

Just becareful of scams ... what does the email offer say?

texasgamer · 12-05-2006, 10:43 PM

The transaction is almost complete! Just waiting on the money to be deposited in my account by Escrow.com
The Buyer requested privacy, so I will respect his wishes. I can say it sold for $2000, Buyer paid the escrow fees and the name was a .com

Fewski · 12-05-2006, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by texasgamer

The transaction is almost complete! Just waiting on the money to be deposited in my account by Escrow.com
The Buyer requested privacy, so I will respect his wishes. I can say it sold for $2000, Buyer paid the escrow fees and the name was a .com

Wow! Congrats!

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=263611

Did it mention where they saw the name? Or was it whoIS?

Thats a good way to start the Holiday Season off.

IAmAllanShore · 12-05-2006, 11:28 PM

(And an extra

for respecting the buyer's privacy wish!

)

-Allan

texasgamer · 12-06-2006, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Did it mention where they saw the name? Or was it whoIS?

The buyer found my name on Namedrive and then they notified me, by email, that an offer had been made on my domain. The ‘reply to’ address for this offer was that of the buyer. This let me deal directly with the buyer. We was free to work out our own solution for the transaction (escrow.com).
This is another reason why I love Namedrive!!!

Quote:

(And an extra

for respecting the buyer's privacy wish!)

Thanks Allan! You know part of me wanted to be able to release the details and do a little bragging. But then there is the other part of me deeper down. I had re-assured the buyer that I would not reveal the details of the transaction and I knew that this was the right thing to do.

Thank you for your understanding of human nature and thank you for the "kick ass" compliment lol

11-29-2006, 10:18 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
texasgamer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 2,368	Offer thru email I have received offers in the past for different domain names, but most of the time the sale never happens. It appears this time I may actually have a serious offer in the x,xxx range. Should I go thru escrow.com for this type of transaction? Or is there a cheaper alternative? What type payment should I ask for? Paypal, Check or Moneywire? The domain is listed at Sedo and Afternic and parked at Namedrive. Thanks for any advice given. __________________ Sara Palin

11-29-2006, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
IAmAllanShore NamePros Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Esse quam videri Posts: 8,332	Don't need to tell you to be careful Use escrow, split fees with the buyer. escrow.com or sedo.com are the easy and first options, and while there are many here that are completely comfortable with escrow.com, I typically would point those less familiar with the process to sedo.com just because it's a system that you're more familiar with. Just my .02 -Allan __________________ Something Witty This Way Comes...

11-29-2006, 11:10 PM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
texasgamer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 2,368	Thanks Allan...wish me luck! __________________ Sara Palin

11-29-2006, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
wot NamePros Expert Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Golden Triangle Posts: 5,776	My personal choice is escrow.com , many sales , 100 + with no probs and they release the funds much quicker than Sedo do. Good luck __________________ Perú.co,上海.biz,红旗.com,MonikerBlog.com 247.in,888Blog.com,México.co,中国888.com

11-29-2006, 11:32 PM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
texasgamer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 2,368	Thanks for your input Wot! I just noticed on Afternic - they have an escrow service for 3%. Has anyone used them before? __________________ Sara Palin

11-29-2006, 11:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spade NameBio.com Founder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 7,855	Honesty - Escrow.com is a snap - without question a safe and smart way to do business. Ask the buyer to pickup escrow - Ive never had a problem asking the seller to pickup these funds - If they make an issue out of it, split it - its well worth the security for both parties! __________________ Read my Blog! NameBio.com - Search The Domain Sales Index Buying LLLL.com's ending in "CA"

11-29-2006, 11:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ronald Regging Ex-President Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mount Joy, PA Posts: 2,652	I think Sedo has the best system in place for escrow service, because from what I can tell they actually take possession of both the money and the doman... Whereas with Escrow.com, they never take possession of the domain, they just attempt to verify it's been transfered, which leaves you open to scammers who only change the email address in the contact info and claim you never transferred the domain. For being an escrow service, I think they seriously need to rethink that approach.

11-29-2006, 11:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
TcDa NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 227	Escrow.com has been flawless so far, as both buyer and seller.

11-30-2006, 05:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
wot NamePros Expert Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Golden Triangle Posts: 5,776	Sedo do take names to their own account at different registrars however I am currntly having a problem with them. I bought and completed payment on a name on 27th Nov, It is in Sedo's account at the registrar. Despite three emails to dover@sedo.co.uk I cannot get the name / transfer code. I have posted the email address as they have failed to respond - does seem to be a trait amongst sedo brokers __________________ Perú.co,上海.biz,红旗.com,MonikerBlog.com 247.in,888Blog.com,México.co,中国888.com

11-30-2006, 09:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigcassgbr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: China Posts: 1,048 Follow @selectcourses	Wot Wot - I would recommend you call miss Dover. I had to regarding a similar situation __________________ http://www.PimpingDomains.com ^ FREE Reverse Aging E-course ^ Cheap Laptops Maaca.com ^ TorontoGym.com ^ TorontoAttorney.net WaterHeatingSystem.com ^ Proceed.info ^ UniversityMBAOnline.com

11-30-2006, 10:45 PM	THREAD STARTER #12 (permalink)
texasgamer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 2,368	I have decided to use escrow.com and I have also asked the buyer to pay the fees. I hope everything goes smoothly. This will be the largest sale I have ever had! __________________ Sara Palin

11-30-2006, 10:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
IAmAllanShore NamePros Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Esse quam videri Posts: 8,332	Looking forward to hearing more -Allan __________________ Something Witty This Way Comes...

12-01-2006, 01:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
omnia Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Land of Oz Posts: 1,679	Best of luck with the transaction, hope it goes well. Looks to be right on track at the moment. __________________ Books at BookCove Music News Vote at Daily Poll

12-01-2006, 08:11 PM	THREAD STARTER #19 (permalink)
texasgamer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 2,368	Update: Buyer paid by credit card, awaiting Escrow.com approval! After the payment is approved and I transfer the name, I will post the domain name if its ok with the buyer! Also, thanks everyone for your support! I really wish everyone could feel the joy and excitement I am feeling! __________________ Sara Palin

12-05-2006, 10:43 PM	THREAD STARTER #22 (permalink)
texasgamer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 2,368	The transaction is almost complete! Just waiting on the money to be deposited in my account by Escrow.com The Buyer requested privacy, so I will respect his wishes. I can say it sold for $2000, Buyer paid the escrow fees and the name was a .com __________________ Sara Palin

12-05-2006, 11:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
IAmAllanShore NamePros Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Esse quam videri Posts: 8,332	(And an extra for respecting the buyer's privacy wish! ) -Allan __________________ Something Witty This Way Comes...

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