escrow for $500?

jroy · 03-09-2005, 07:59 AM

Should i use escrow for a $500 transaction so i dont get ripped off?

rongshihong · 03-09-2005, 09:16 AM

500 is not a small amount,IMO

Prosperous · 03-09-2005, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by jroy

Should i use escrow for a $500 transaction so i dont get ripped off?

Depends on who you are doing biz with, I'd say. If it is from a trusted/well-established forum member with plenty of pos. trader-feedbacks then I would not do escrow for the $500.
In other cases, I'd prefer a certified check, OR a Western Union Money Order. Only if the other party prefers it, I'd do escrow for an amount as small as $500.

superprogrammer · 03-09-2005, 09:50 AM

Yes, do use it

Jeff · 03-09-2005, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by jroy

Should i use escrow for a $500 transaction so i dont get ripped off?

Depends, as mentioned previously ... do you know and trust the other party, and how much is the total value of the transaction? Are you splitting the cost, or is it your responsibility? Any other information for us to assess ...

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jaydons · 03-09-2005, 10:16 AM

Reminder : paypal sucks !

just wanted to throw that in there

Petter · 03-09-2005, 10:17 AM

I would suggest you to use it just so your 100% sure not to get ripped of..

Sabre · 03-09-2005, 12:30 PM

If your not 100% confident of the transactee, use Escrow....

kw31 · 03-09-2005, 12:55 PM

Think of how regretful you will feel if you really got ripped
Therefore, Escrow seems to be the better option, Good Luck!

vicp · 03-09-2005, 01:03 PM

Go on, escrow the transaction and you'll be 100% OK

jroy · 03-09-2005, 01:50 PM

yeah, i dont know the guy and he doesnt have a lot of posts

domain.addict · 03-09-2005, 02:44 PM

Depends greatly on the amount of money that you are paying for the name. If it's an expensive name then you should use escrow.

jroy · 03-09-2005, 03:36 PM

well, like my original post said, its for $500 and I am the seller, and its a whole site

CrazyTech · 03-09-2005, 04:54 PM

Given the situation, I'd go escrow, but $500 is a good bit to me. You're getting to that level of money where people will scam at.

redhippo · 03-09-2005, 05:03 PM

Yes

jroy · 03-09-2005, 05:04 PM

im going to have to go with the poll results (12 to 1) and use escrow, thanks guys

True_Snake · 03-09-2005, 05:09 PM

Make than 13-1!

Go for it

! Nearly 93% say so!

True_Snake

Prosperous · 03-09-2005, 06:32 PM

lol, so I was the only one that said "don't do it", er? I really don't see why Escrow is such a good option for $500 if a certified check, or otherwise a Western Union transaction, is also available (and usually much faster). I've done domain deals up to many $xxxx via those two suggested payment methods, and all went smooth, and fast! Unless the buyer does not want it/does not trust the seller, of course, then I understand why one may have to go via Escrow.

Either way, I hope the Escrow thing works out for you.

Best,
Rob

Qwert · 03-09-2005, 08:07 PM

I would doubt you would be considering it but if the domain is selling for less then $500 don't do it. LOL

How much is the domain selling for? I would probabally try to find a cheeper place if possible. I mean it's not a too complex process is it? Is it really worth $500? But if it's the best price you can get and you're dealing with a domain that's selling for thousands then go ahead.

jroy · 03-09-2005, 08:10 PM

my first post says $500!!! lol

suthra · 03-09-2005, 09:17 PM

Escrow is safe always

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Prosperous Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: United States of Euphoria Posts: 3,692	lol, so I was the only one that said "don't do it", er? I really don't see why Escrow is such a good option for $500 if a certified check, or otherwise a Western Union transaction, is also available (and usually much faster). I've done domain deals up to many $xxxx via those two suggested payment methods, and all went smooth, and fast! Unless the buyer does not want it/does not trust the seller, of course, then I understand why one may have to go via Escrow. Either way, I hope the Escrow thing works out for you. Best, Rob __________________ ════► Great American City names? Get Yours CHEAP! ★ [INSTANT download]

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