Tips for safe selling

mbuna · 02-17-2008, 09:09 AM

Hey everyone.

I've been reading the threads on domain scams and wanted to put together a FAQ of sorts on how to safely buy and sell domain names.

I'd like to get your input on the things you do to ensure a safe transaction.

Thanks!

Sean

Jeff · 02-17-2008, 09:24 AM

Escrow.com is a staple in this regard, especially for higher priced sales

negotiated between domainers and End users, IMHO.

-Jeff

mbuna · 02-17-2008, 09:26 AM

I'm interested also in how to determine that the buyer/seller is genuine and not a scammer.

Jeff · 02-17-2008, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by mbuna

I'm interested also in how to determine that the buyer/seller is genuine and not a scammer.

If transacted on #1 Namepros, be sure to check their Trader Ratings™ IMHO.

Another excellent resources is our very own www.DNOA.org

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/433555-tips-for-safe-selling.html
-Jeff

mbuna · 02-17-2008, 03:16 PM

I setup a quick site about this. I'd appreciate your feedback. Also please post your scams to the site so others can see who's scamming.

http://www.nodomainscams.com/

tristanperry · 02-17-2008, 03:26 PM

Nice site, although...
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=433555

Quote:

At this time the service that is safest for buyers is PayPal. PayPal has policies in place that strongly favor the buyer of a domain name. If possible you should use this service for buying your domain name.

I'd either be sure to emphasise that PayPal is only safe for buyers (and so not at all safe for sellers), or I simply wouldn't recommend PayPal as 'safe'

mbuna · 02-17-2008, 03:37 PM

Agreed. The tips for sellers states to not use paypal. I'll emphasis that in the buyers section.

tristanperry · 02-17-2008, 03:40 PM

Coolio, thanks

Other than that, it looks good. Best of luck with it!

mbuna · 02-18-2008, 04:20 AM

Anyone have any input on what else can be done to ensure a safe sale or purchase?

Aceredbaron · 02-18-2008, 04:28 AM

Any registrar proactive in helping domainers who have been scammed?
Most if not all registrars adopt a hands off approach to scams.

Their attitude seems to be

"You have transferred/pushed the domain names. You carry the can. We have nothing
to do with it as long as we get the renewal/transfer fees"

mbuna · 02-18-2008, 08:10 AM

I agree, in particular GoDaddy is doing nothing to help someone who's been scammed.

02-17-2008, 09:09 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
mbuna NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WI, USA Posts: 463	Tips for safe selling Hey everyone. I've been reading the threads on domain scams and wanted to put together a FAQ of sorts on how to safely buy and sell domain names. I'd like to get your input on the things you do to ensure a safe transaction. Thanks! Sean __________________ Tropical Fish - Renewable Energy - Banner Exchange - Tropical Fish Items - Avoid Domain Scammers Last edited by mbuna; 02-17-2008 at 09:14 AM. Reason: typo in title

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Jeff Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Winter Break© Posts: 29,508	Escrow.com is a staple in this regard, especially for higher priced sales negotiated between domainers and End users, IMHO. -Jeff __________________ Be cool. Be polite. Be professional.™

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mbuna NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WI, USA Posts: 463	I'm interested also in how to determine that the buyer/seller is genuine and not a scammer. __________________ Tropical Fish - Renewable Energy - Banner Exchange - Tropical Fish Items - Avoid Domain Scammers

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mbuna NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WI, USA Posts: 463	I setup a quick site about this. I'd appreciate your feedback. Also please post your scams to the site so others can see who's scamming. http://www.nodomainscams.com/ __________________ Tropical Fish - Renewable Energy - Banner Exchange - Tropical Fish Items - Avoid Domain Scammers

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mbuna NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WI, USA Posts: 463	Agreed. The tips for sellers states to not use paypal. I'll emphasis that in the buyers section. __________________ Tropical Fish - Renewable Energy - Banner Exchange - Tropical Fish Items - Avoid Domain Scammers

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tristanperry Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wales - United Kingdom Posts: 1,785 Follow @TristanPerryIX	Coolio, thanks Other than that, it looks good. Best of luck with it!

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Aceredbaron NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: where my toothbrush is:-) Posts: 224 Follow @reddomain	Any registrar proactive in helping domainers who have been scammed? Most if not all registrars adopt a hands off approach to scams. Their attitude seems to be "You have transferred/pushed the domain names. You carry the can. We have nothing to do with it as long as we get the renewal/transfer fees" __________________ Twitter

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