How can I get this domain I paid for?!

[Colleen]

Hello,

I have a problem with a domain I purchased last month. On top of being ripped off for a whole site I bought, I now can't even get the seller to hand over the epp/auth code.

He did update the nameservers to my server but that's it.

I am wondering if there's anything I can file to get this domain from him? I believe it's registered with GoDaddy, he said it's with an affiliate of them but today domains by proxy told me to look into filing a dispute at GoDaddy, I don't know how.

I paid via PayPal, so yes no help there. I just want my epp/auth code so I can transfer over to namecheap and get something out of this mess.

The site/domain/mess I am in is here, http://www.webmaster-talk.com/websites-for-sale/46775-mybadhost-com-for-sale.html

If anyone has ideas how I can get the domain, please help. He won't respond to any emails I send, nothing. Please advise.

Colleen

 

[WORDSWORTH]

Having read this I am feeling very sorry for you. It's a real pity that a few bad eggs spoil it for the rest of us. When buying a domain in future I shall now only use Escrow unless it's through a reputable reseller. Shame on them.

 

[RegisterRants]

If it is a substantial sum of money, the best advice is to have a paper trail. Print everything out, store it, and make sure it is not written on or altered. Do not scan these papers, as computer storage is volitle. Take him/her to court if this extreme is needed. However, make sure you have the paper trail.

 

[pdcom]

Someone with a monthly subscription to domaintools.com should be able to recover the previous registrant details by using the whois history tool.
Then you have the address and full name of this person.

A subscription would cost you $15 or so but then you can track him down.
Or someone may be so kind to find this out for you

I have a paid account and would be happy to do a Whois history for you. Just PM with the domain name.

 

[Colleen]

Thanks so much everyone. I have GOOD news. The new owner of Colorteck spent all day figuring everything out and got the domain for me. I finally just got the authorization code. The domain was registered under the Colorteck network. Finally, something good comes out of this and much thanks to Will at Colorteck, he's been very kind and didn't even have to help me!

 

[BeZazz]

im glad to hear it turned out ok

(i havnt participated in thread due to lack of knowledge on subject, but was hoping it would turn out ok for you)

 

[Dave_Z]

Thanks so much everyone. I have GOOD news. The new owner of Colorteck spent all day figuring everything out and got the domain for me. I finally just got the authorization code. The domain was registered under the Colorteck network. Finally, something good comes out of this and much thanks to Will at Colorteck, he's been very kind and didn't even have to help me!

Pretty risky on Colorteck's part, IMHO. But what's done is done.

Good luck. And I hope everything's turns out fine.

 

[Colleen]

They got Bill's (sellers) permission.

 

[WORDSWORTH]

GREAT! I am so pleased for you. This thread must have helped lots of people (including myself) avoid similar problems.

Thank you.