EscrowDNS.com - closed?

ripley · 03-16-2009, 02:42 PM

Looks like EscrowDNS.com is closed. It was brought to my attention just now in the form of an email from a client who's purchasing a domain from me. He said they informed him that they had to shut down "for legal reasons."

Their website says this:
EscrowDNS is temporarily ceasing operation of it's domain name escrow service. Any outstanding transactions will be completed as always, no new transactions will be allowed. Several states have vague or modified escrow laws for Internet companies offering escrow services. For this reason, we will be closing our doors temporarily until all permits and surety bonds are in place. We have strived since the beginning to stand out as a domain name escrow service that cared about your transactions and I feel we have accomplished that mission thus far. When we re-launch we will have a completely new site design with added features and will offer our first month "escrow fee free." In the meantime, we recommend that you use www.Escrow.com for your domain name escrow transactions. They offer a reliable service and prompt customer support. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/567548-escrowdns-com-closed.html

Justin Godfrey
EscrowDNS.com

ripley.

***EG.domains*** · 03-16-2009, 05:16 PM

Too bad. It was a good service by domainer to domainers.

It looks like they will not shutdown forever. Hopefully they will come back soon.

plaggypig · 03-16-2009, 06:25 PM

I've never used EscrowDNS before, but that e-mail tells me that they offer brilliant service - they managed to reassure customers who may have active transactions, briefly explain the legal situation, promise an even better service when they come back, throw in a promotional offer, and even dare to give a good reference to a competitor for the inconvenience.. and all within one relatively short e-mail. I like that.

Yofie · 03-16-2009, 06:42 PM

Thank you for the heads up. I feel bad for Justin, but what can you do sometimes. He will be back.

lzy · 03-17-2009, 06:47 AM

I didn't receive the email, guess I'm not considered a valued customer.

Hope they come back soon!

dotnom · 03-17-2009, 06:58 AM

I used only escrow.com so far and they were REALLY good
I had plans to use escrowdns.com soon but looks like i have to wait a bit.

jim · 03-17-2009, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by lzy

I didn't receive the email, guess I'm not considered a valued customer.

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=567548

Hope they come back soon!

Neither did I..
Probably only pending transactions are being notified..
I caught the post on another forum ...time to change my sales thread disclaimer
They probably should of sent out notifications..
hopefully it'll work out

jim

theuniverse · 03-17-2009, 07:31 AM

I did not use escrowdns.com,it looks good.

ripley · 03-17-2009, 07:59 AM

Just to be clear, there was no email from escrowdns (that I know of anyway), I got an email from a client who was undergoing a transaction with escrowdns who notified me that they were closing. I suppose he must have called them with a question or such and found out that way. Then I went to the site to check it out, saw the notice and just copied and pasted it from the website to this thread. I don't want folks thinking there were emails sent out that they weren't included in, as far as I know there was no email notice.

ripley.

orca · 04-25-2009, 05:47 PM

Just checked escrowdns.com. It looks like it opens again?
I also got email from them asking me to reconfirm email subscription. Anybody got it?

Dillpup · 04-25-2009, 05:51 PM

I got the same email today about reconfirming.

flyinhawaiian · 04-25-2009, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by Dillpup

I got the same email today about reconfirming.

Ditto

jdenwar · 04-25-2009, 09:41 PM

I got an email too from escrowdns.com to confirm the subscription..

Looks pretty much like a scam first..... as it is directed to constantcontact.com..

lzy · 04-25-2009, 09:45 PM

Perhaps they finally managed to get the issues sorted out?

*Tribulatio* · 05-04-2009, 12:31 PM

I have inquired directly from Escrow DNS, and I have just received the following answer:

"The EscrowDNS.com website is up and running again. You can use it for any of your domain name transaction if you would like."

rockefeller · 06-05-2009, 01:37 PM

Yes, we are up an running. Our new site is still in the works but it will be built for domainers specifically. Give us a try, we cater to all types of transactions including payment plans, brokers, etc.

03-16-2009, 02:42 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
ripley NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: NamePower.us Posts: 770	EscrowDNS.com - closed? Looks like EscrowDNS.com is closed. It was brought to my attention just now in the form of an email from a client who's purchasing a domain from me. He said they informed him that they had to shut down "for legal reasons." Their website says this: EscrowDNS is temporarily ceasing operation of it's domain name escrow service. Any outstanding transactions will be completed as always, no new transactions will be allowed. Several states have vague or modified escrow laws for Internet companies offering escrow services. For this reason, we will be closing our doors temporarily until all permits and surety bonds are in place. We have strived since the beginning to stand out as a domain name escrow service that cared about your transactions and I feel we have accomplished that mission thus far. When we re-launch we will have a completely new site design with added features and will offer our first month "escrow fee free." In the meantime, we recommend that you use www.Escrow.com for your domain name escrow transactions. They offer a reliable service and prompt customer support. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/567548-escrowdns-com-closed.html Justin Godfrey EscrowDNS.com ripley. __________________ www.namepower.us - Domain names with an impact. Last edited by ripley; 03-16-2009 at 02:46 PM.

03-16-2009, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-16-2009, 06:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
plaggypig NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 592	I've never used EscrowDNS before, but that e-mail tells me that they offer brilliant service - they managed to reassure customers who may have active transactions, briefly explain the legal situation, promise an even better service when they come back, throw in a promotional offer, and even dare to give a good reference to a competitor for the inconvenience.. and all within one relatively short e-mail. I like that.

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03-17-2009, 07:59 AM	THREAD STARTER #9 (permalink)
ripley NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: NamePower.us Posts: 770	Just to be clear, there was no email from escrowdns (that I know of anyway), I got an email from a client who was undergoing a transaction with escrowdns who notified me that they were closing. I suppose he must have called them with a question or such and found out that way. Then I went to the site to check it out, saw the notice and just copied and pasted it from the website to this thread. I don't want folks thinking there were emails sent out that they weren't included in, as far as I know there was no email notice. ripley. __________________ www.namepower.us - Domain names with an impact.

04-25-2009, 05:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
orca NamePros Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 61	Just checked escrowdns.com. It looks like it opens again? I also got email from them asking me to reconfirm email subscription. Anybody got it?

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04-25-2009, 09:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
jdenwar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas, United States Posts: 1,279 Follow @jdenwar	I got an email too from escrowdns.com to confirm the subscription.. Looks pretty much like a scam first..... as it is directed to constantcontact.com.. __________________ BARGAIN-FARE.com is FOR SALE at $xx only BARGAIN-FARE.com is FOR SALE at $xx only

04-25-2009, 09:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
lzy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,118	Perhaps they finally managed to get the issues sorted out? __________________ ...

05-04-2009, 12:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tribulatio NamePros Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 868 Follow @NameTactic	I have inquired directly from Escrow DNS, and I have just received the following answer: "The EscrowDNS.com website is up and running again. You can use it for any of your domain name transaction if you would like." __________________ Name Tactic - Selling Quality Domain Names Name Tactic on Twitter Religio.name - Religious and Religion Related Domain Names

06-05-2009, 01:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
rockefeller NamePros Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sheboygan, WI Posts: 41	Yes, we are up an running. Our new site is still in the works but it will be built for domainers specifically. Give us a try, we cater to all types of transactions including payment plans, brokers, etc. __________________ Domain Name Newsletter

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