Afternic.com Exchange - Sellers Beware!

[buymynames]

Afternic.com Exchange

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Hello NP members.

I sold a domain thru Afternic.com for $4950 and gave them 10% commission, all is cool, but unhappy so far...

Buyer paid Afternic.com. I transferred the domain to buyer (thru the 'exchange' to confirm) and proceeded with the transfer.

So, buyer is happy...

Except for the seller...

Still waiting for the check... w/ Afternic, seller waits for the check with no tracking number.

I've used escrow.com, and payments are fast, and checks arrived on time via Fedex.

They stated check mailed first class, but so far no check...

They also don't answer their phones.

Question to Afternic team, why would you mail a check using first class mail?

Why not use Fedex or UPS with a tracking number.

Advise to NP members. Sellers, use Paypal, Escrow, wire transfer, etc... but never use the check payment thru Afternic.com

 

[cache]

afternic don't answer email or phone calls, it has the worst customer services.

 

[*AllThings.tv*]

I am sorry to hear your story. Please keep us posted if this check ever shows up!

 

[buymynames]

I am sorry to hear your story. Please keep us posted if this check ever shows up!

Thx.

I hope so.. Since my wife thinks it's just a pigment of my imagination...

I will keep you guys posted.

 

[Domagon]

Sending large checks via regular first class mail is common - the postal system within the U.S. is quite reliable.

With that said, perhaps Afternic has an incorrect postal address on file for you...?

Did you specifically provide a mailing address for that transaction or did Afternic use your on-file address? ... or perhaps they used the address shown on the Whois prior to sale for some inexplicable reason.

Regardless, double-check your postal address (paying special attention to transposed digits in street and/or zipcode) in your account data at Afternic, the whois information you typically use, in paperwork / emails with Afternic, etc.

One week is typically the longest a first class letter will take, but factor in when they mailed it and weather, etc then figure it could be as long as 2 weeks - if more than 2 weeks has passed, then something likely is very wrong.

Ron

 

[buymynames]

Sending large checks via regular first class mail is common - the postal system within the U.S. is quite reliable.

I'm aware of this.. this is not the point...

I paid the escrow company $495.00 for this transaction.

Question Domagon, if you own/run an escrow company, would you mail the checks first class?

 

[italiandragon]

I`m very sorry for you, I was thinking to use Afternic after having bad experience with SEDO....but now surely I won`t use Afternic.

I think domainers should get together and protest towards these companies , it`s not possible to go ahead like this.

Good luck.

 

[Smiler]

May I ask what name you sold that fetch for almost 5K. PM if you want to keep it private. I hope you get check soon.

 

[costlessnames]

I used Moniker for a transaction recently as the seller, worked perfectly.

 

[Pred]

After deciding to use afternic after years of ignoring them i upgraded.
Nothing, payment paid, have receipt for $19.95

Nothing

2 support emails sent. Nothing. Cant list domains. LOL
What a joke outfit

I'll see $19.95 as a very cheap way to learn a lesson & avoid this lot.
No doubt in time i'll hear something back.... won't i??? lol

ps> sorry to hear your story, hope it all gets cleared up as i'm sure it will :imho:

 

[Charley]

afternic don't answer email or phone calls, it has the worst customer services.

They have a time frame of 24 hours for support via email. It usually take more than to get responses from them.

 

[goodkarmaco]

visit discussnames.com, the Afternic community forum and you will see post after post by long standing members who say Afternic is falling apart, here is an example of what some members are saying..

http://discussnames.com/showthread.php?t=19313

I got out months ago because the place turned into a looney bin.

 

[italiandragon]

so Afternic and SEDO are often a pain....so what do we use?

 

[buymynames]

so Afternic and SEDO are often a pain....so what do we use?

Roundtable, moniker, and hope to see see more auctions, domain sellers in the future...

Keep in mind that even if your names are not listed with Afternic. Buyers can choose them to bid for your names (offer will be emailed to you)

So watch out sellers, just remember this thread before choosing check option inside their exchange.

I will keep you guys posted... Thx.

 

[italiandragon]

Roundtable, moniker, and hope to see see more auctions, domain sellers in the future...

Keep in mind that even if your names are not listed with Afternic. Buyers can choose them to bid for your names (offer will be emailed to you)

So watch out sellers, just remember this thread before choosing check option inside their exchange.

I will keep you guys posted... Thx.

are you saying that only the "check option" is the problem with Afternic?

Thanks

 

[buymynames]

are you saying that only the "check option" is the problem with Afternic?

another user from DNF just recommended wire transfer if you sell a name from Afternic..

 

[cache]

someone need s to do something about afternic

 

[goodkarmaco]

These are not my thoughts, but many Afternic members think the new Afternic is just a new bigger platform for the new owner, giving them more exposure for selling their huge domain portfolio.

 

[buymynames]

Update.

Today, I received the check from Afternic. Thx.

So...

Afternic using first class mail within United States (FL to CA) is 11-days. IMO, this is not bad...

I just wished mailing option is available for check (Fedex, 2-day, etc..)



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