Sold a domain...

linker · 07-05-2005, 05:31 AM

now they are asking me to change the dns server to theirs, but I am still waiting for payment and for the transfer to go through. Is this normal?

**Mark** · 07-05-2005, 05:34 AM

Unless you agreed to it Before hand ... Do not Transfer a domain or change the DNS without Payment in hand .... IMO !

linker · 07-05-2005, 05:45 AM

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Unless you agreed to it Before hand ... Do not Transfer a domain or change the DNS without Payment in hand .... IMO !

Thanks for the reply. This domain was sold privately, but it was listed at Sedo. They are working with the buyer on this deal. It was the Sedo rep that requested I do this, he says the buyers payment is in escrow... Is this something that Sedo would do? I am getting a little worried about ths transaction...

**Mark** · 07-05-2005, 05:50 AM

I'm confused ???? Is it being sold through SEDO or not ?

linker · 07-05-2005, 05:54 AM

It was listed for sale at Sedo, but I initiated contact with someone who advertised in the Domains Wanted section here at NamePros. I agreed on a price with the buyer, and he had an agent from Sedo contact me because he has an account there and he wanted to use Sedo escrow. So the agent from Sedo has been contacting me and in the latest email he asked that I change the dns servers for the domain.

Morgan · 07-05-2005, 06:06 AM

Ahh sounds abit fishy to me.

linker · 07-05-2005, 06:11 AM

Well, I already accepted the transfer request, it was an email from Fabulous, it seemed legit, all of the emails I got seemed ok... Now, seeing as I have already accepted the transfer request, is there any way I can stop this? I am still not 100% sure that it is a bad deal, but now I am a bit worried. I am not talking about a great deal of money or anything, but that is not the point. If I am being ripped off I would like to tell all of you who it is, because this person has posts in the Domains Wanted section here, and others might get scammed too (if it is a scam)

Kfkm09 · 07-05-2005, 06:56 AM

Could you post the email for us to see?

linker · 07-05-2005, 07:02 AM

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Could you post the email for us to see?

I would like to, but I want to make sure that this is really a scam. I got verification from Fabulous that the email transfer request was legitimate, but that does not yet prove that it is not a scam. I am waiting to hear form Sedo, I forwarded the last email from the 'Sedo rep' back to them, asking them to verify it...
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/104201-sold-a-domain.html

If this turns out to be a scam I will post everything.

Venolus · 07-05-2005, 07:23 AM

Its always better to confirm it with sedo before the actual dns changes are made

linker · 07-06-2005, 10:05 AM

It turns out that everything is legit, I was told by Sedo that buyers can request a dns change once they have paid. They confirmed with me that the money was in escrow, so I made the changes... Another learning experience, I guess..

**Mark** · 07-06-2005, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by linker

It turns out that everything is legit, I was told by Sedo that buyers can request a dns change once they have paid. They confirmed with me that the money was in escrow, so I made the changes... Another learning experience, I guess..

Good to Hear

- I forgot about this thread for a bit .... I was a bit confused from your wording at the start - But Very glad to hear everything is working out fine

linker · 07-06-2005, 10:31 AM

This is the first time I have sold a domain this way (actually it was only my second sale) but it seemed to be a bit more confusing than I thought it would be... But, like I said, it is a good learning experience... And I have to say support from Fabulous was great, and Sedo provided me good support as well...

dewd · 07-06-2005, 03:37 PM

congrats

Badger · 07-06-2005, 03:51 PM

perfectly normal situation....

And interesting advice given.

If a domain is simply parked, i always offer this immediately regardless of payment anyway. No problems and i always go by the fact that is anyone seriously interested in a few days traffic just to renage on payment they must be mad.

07-05-2005, 05:31 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
linker NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 786	Sold a domain... now they are asking me to change the dns server to theirs, but I am still waiting for payment and for the transfer to go through. Is this normal? __________________ Music Lyrics Central \| CelebSign.com <- Celebrity Birthdays & Horoscopes

07-05-2005, 05:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mark Hi :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 9,566	Unless you agreed to it Before hand ... Do not Transfer a domain or change the DNS without Payment in hand .... IMO ! __________________ When the man at the door yelled "Alcohol , Tobacco , and Firearms" .... I just assumed it was a delivery !

07-05-2005, 05:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mark Hi :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 9,566	I'm confused ???? Is it being sold through SEDO or not ? __________________ When the man at the door yelled "Alcohol , Tobacco , and Firearms" .... I just assumed it was a delivery !

07-05-2005, 05:54 AM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
linker NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 786	It was listed for sale at Sedo, but I initiated contact with someone who advertised in the Domains Wanted section here at NamePros. I agreed on a price with the buyer, and he had an agent from Sedo contact me because he has an account there and he wanted to use Sedo escrow. So the agent from Sedo has been contacting me and in the latest email he asked that I change the dns servers for the domain. __________________ Music Lyrics Central \| CelebSign.com <- Celebrity Birthdays & Horoscopes

07-05-2005, 06:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Morgan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,848	Ahh sounds abit fishy to me. __________________ Horse Racing Tips - Sports News - ZYV.COM 5L.ORG P3O.COM 0BR.COM 0LY.COM CW0.COM 4W9.COM QVI.NET EYV.NET GQX.NET GYH.NET

07-05-2005, 06:11 AM	THREAD STARTER #7 (permalink)
linker NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 786	Well, I already accepted the transfer request, it was an email from Fabulous, it seemed legit, all of the emails I got seemed ok... Now, seeing as I have already accepted the transfer request, is there any way I can stop this? I am still not 100% sure that it is a bad deal, but now I am a bit worried. I am not talking about a great deal of money or anything, but that is not the point. If I am being ripped off I would like to tell all of you who it is, because this person has posts in the Domains Wanted section here, and others might get scammed too (if it is a scam) __________________ Music Lyrics Central \| CelebSign.com <- Celebrity Birthdays & Horoscopes

07-05-2005, 06:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kfkm09 NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 377	Could you post the email for us to see?

07-05-2005, 07:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Venolus NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kerala, India Posts: 858	Its always better to confirm it with sedo before the actual dns changes are made __________________ :yell: Script Installations for $7 :yell: Forum Installations for $5 :yell: Forum Modification Installation and Custom Skin Designs. :yell: All Now @ Venolus.com

07-06-2005, 10:05 AM	THREAD STARTER #11 (permalink)
linker NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 786	it is legit.. It turns out that everything is legit, I was told by Sedo that buyers can request a dns change once they have paid. They confirmed with me that the money was in escrow, so I made the changes... Another learning experience, I guess.. __________________ Music Lyrics Central \| CelebSign.com <- Celebrity Birthdays & Horoscopes

07-06-2005, 10:31 AM	THREAD STARTER #13 (permalink)
linker NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 786	This is the first time I have sold a domain this way (actually it was only my second sale) but it seemed to be a bit more confusing than I thought it would be... But, like I said, it is a good learning experience... And I have to say support from Fabulous was great, and Sedo provided me good support as well... __________________ Music Lyrics Central \| CelebSign.com <- Celebrity Birthdays & Horoscopes

07-06-2005, 03:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
dewd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,680	congrats

07-06-2005, 03:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Badger Ravaged By Age Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: PST + 8 Posts: 3,502	perfectly normal situation.... And interesting advice given. If a domain is simply parked, i always offer this immediately regardless of payment anyway. No problems and i always go by the fact that is anyone seriously interested in a few days traffic just to renage on payment they must be mad. __________________ iMODO :: ErrorMatic :: AdShack :: NameMart :: DomainPress :: XYZ digital media solutions

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