Ebay Auction Complaint

RegFee · 08-23-2005, 07:58 AM

I've noticed a lot of ebay auctions for domain names lack a few things that I feel are necessary.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/117881-ebay-auction-complaint.html

For example:
Registrar
Expiration Date
Transfer Fee or "Free Push"
Any fees whatsoever clearly stated

Also, I got trapped into buying a name from a guy that had a $5 shipping and handling charge on the domain. I thought that would be for the transfer fee, but no, that was just his shipping and handling fee. Transfer was extra. So I paid the transfer fee since I didn't want to risk my rep, and he said I still had to pay the insurance fee. Insurance? So I paid that too, since sure enough, there was a mandatory $5 insurance on the listing. So I ended up paying I think $20 extra dollars after the auction, and you know what ended up happening?

The name was registered with Yahoo, and they don't offer pushes. It had only been registered 15 days, not long enough for the 60 day rule. So he had to refund ALL of my money

Sorry for the novel, it's just one of my pet peeves.

**Michelle** · 08-23-2005, 08:03 AM

I agree this information would be nice to have to hand but as I have done on a few occasions now, if I am interested I just email the questions I have and they answer

Like with everything being sold at ebay it is very wise to read all the small print so that you are not caught out on any payment details

Red Eyes Arena · 08-23-2005, 06:30 PM

there are insurances on domains? Wow... they really should have shown everything clearly.

worldstar · 08-23-2005, 10:37 PM

Yes, agree!
Give me some good suggestions! I would add these info next time list name on ebay!

RegFee · 08-24-2005, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by worldstar

Yes, agree!
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=117881
Give me some good suggestions! I would add these info next time list name on ebay!

Maybe I'll just make a few free templates...you know, lead by example and make it easy for people to do the right thing.

Jiblob · 08-24-2005, 09:45 AM

I don't understand what you mean by the "60 Day Rule", could you tell me what that is about

Thankyou

RegFee · 08-24-2005, 09:53 AM

From: http://www.icann.org/transfers/policy-12jul04.htm

" The Registrar of Record may deny a transfer request only in the following specific instances: ...

8. A domain name is in the first 60 days of an initial registration period.

it's an Icann rule that you can't transfer a name to another registrar until after a 60 day waiting period.

deet · 08-24-2005, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by azt

I've noticed a lot of ebay auctions for domain names lack a few things that I feel are necessary.

For example:
Registrar
Expiration Date
Transfer Fee or "Free Push"
Any fees whatsoever clearly stated

Also, I got trapped into buying a name from a guy that had a $5 shipping and handling charge on the domain. I thought that would be for the transfer fee, but no, that was just his shipping and handling fee. Transfer was extra. So I paid the transfer fee since I didn't want to risk my rep, and he said I still had to pay the insurance fee. Insurance? So I paid that too, since sure enough, there was a mandatory $5 insurance on the listing. So I ended up paying I think $20 extra dollars after the auction, and you know what ended up happening?

The name was registered with Yahoo, and they don't offer pushes. It had only been registered 15 days, not long enough for the 60 day rule. So he had to refund ALL of my money

Sorry for the novel, it's just one of my pet peeves.

Glad to read you got your money back! This is why when I buy something
on ebay I read everything twice and then contact the seller before I place a bid. and if I dont agree with the charges I just wont bid.

RegFee · 08-24-2005, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by deet

Glad to read you got your money back! This is why when I buy something
on ebay I read everything twice and then contact the seller before I place a bid. and if I dont agree with the charges I just wont bid.

Yeah, I definitely learned from my mistakes. It was an impulse buy, which is never a good thing on ebay.

Iravan · 08-25-2005, 12:34 AM

Ya Watch the shipping the 5$ has been put on me 2 usually it involves 0.99$ auction

Ive put shipping charges on my domain auctions but thats just the renewal fee which i state in the description

RegFee · 08-25-2005, 10:58 PM

Here's a neat thing I just saw on one domain auction...they have the domain temp. redirect to that auction listing just to prove they do in fact own the domain.

vip-ip · 08-25-2005, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by azt

Here's a neat thing I just saw on one domain auction...they have the domain temp. redirect to that auction listing just to prove they do in fact own the domain.

That was mine

probably

RegFee · 08-25-2005, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by vip-ip

That was mine

probably

Now that I think about it...I think it was. You are a genius!

phpwiz · 08-26-2005, 01:43 AM

ya glad u got ur money bak, always read eBay auctions.

hanz · 08-26-2005, 02:07 AM

Originally Posted by phpwiz

ya glad u got ur money bak, always read eBay auctions.

he got his money back, but he lost one domain

eBay really isn't place to buy domins

08-23-2005, 07:58 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
RegFee DNOA Certified Seller Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,680	Ebay Auction Complaint I've noticed a lot of ebay auctions for domain names lack a few things that I feel are necessary. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/117881-ebay-auction-complaint.html For example: Registrar Expiration Date Transfer Fee or "Free Push" Any fees whatsoever clearly stated Also, I got trapped into buying a name from a guy that had a $5 shipping and handling charge on the domain. I thought that would be for the transfer fee, but no, that was just his shipping and handling fee. Transfer was extra. So I paid the transfer fee since I didn't want to risk my rep, and he said I still had to pay the insurance fee. Insurance? So I paid that too, since sure enough, there was a mandatory $5 insurance on the listing. So I ended up paying I think $20 extra dollars after the auction, and you know what ended up happening? The name was registered with Yahoo, and they don't offer pushes. It had only been registered 15 days, not long enough for the 60 day rule. So he had to refund ALL of my money Sorry for the novel, it's just one of my pet peeves. __________________ Nombrex.com

08-23-2005, 10:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
worldstar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,440	Yes, agree! Give me some good suggestions! I would add these info next time list name on ebay! __________________ txh.org e-gu.com juzhe.com hotlearning.com

08-24-2005, 09:53 AM	THREAD STARTER #7 (permalink)
RegFee DNOA Certified Seller Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,680	From: http://www.icann.org/transfers/policy-12jul04.htm " The Registrar of Record may deny a transfer request only in the following specific instances: ... 8. A domain name is in the first 60 days of an initial registration period. it's an Icann rule that you can't transfer a name to another registrar until after a 60 day waiting period. __________________ Nombrex.com

08-25-2005, 12:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Iravan TSAS Host Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,482	Ya Watch the shipping the 5$ has been put on me 2 usually it involves 0.99$ auction Ive put shipping charges on my domain auctions but thats just the renewal fee which i state in the description __________________ FREE Traffic-ExitTraffic.us ArcadeFree.net - For Sale

08-25-2005, 10:58 PM	THREAD STARTER #11 (permalink)
RegFee DNOA Certified Seller Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,680	Here's a neat thing I just saw on one domain auction...they have the domain temp. redirect to that auction listing just to prove they do in fact own the domain. __________________ Nombrex.com

08-23-2005, 08:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Michelle Be Happy... Don't Worry Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 16,039	I agree this information would be nice to have to hand but as I have done on a few occasions now, if I am interested I just email the questions I have and they answer Like with everything being sold at ebay it is very wise to read all the small print so that you are not caught out on any payment details

08-23-2005, 06:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red Eyes Arena NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 198	there are insurances on domains? Wow... they really should have shown everything clearly.

08-24-2005, 09:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jiblob Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: .co.uk Posts: 2,243 Follow @coultonluke	I don't understand what you mean by the "60 Day Rule", could you tell me what that is about Thankyou

08-26-2005, 01:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
phpwiz NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B.C, Canada Posts: 377	ya glad u got ur money bak, always read eBay auctions. __________________ :cool: Cheap Turnkey Scripts: Turnkey4Less.com OnlineGames.net

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