What's a safe and easy way to buy a domain?

[InternetMoney]

What's a safe and easy way to buy a domain from another using either PayPal or a credit card? I'm not worried about a fee. I want simple and safe.

 

[bmugford]

Using an Escrow service is probably the safest way, but still not perfect.

Escrow.com / Sedo / Moniker all offer escrow services.

Brad

 

[copper]

As buyer, you should be concerned more about domain itself.
You should check as much as you can whether domain is stolen domain or not.

 

[daj]

The safest way is to have them push/transfer the domain name to you, then once it is done, you pay, but not many will do that.

Moneybookers also is good if you're a seller, as the buyer can't do a chargeback.

 

[seraphimarts]

If a fee isn't a big deal, use a reputable domain broker who will manage the transaction for you. Some can provide you protections beyond what you can find in traditional services. For example, when serving as a broker, we provide an escrow account supervised by the District of Columbia Bar Association (not to be construed with an endorsement from them, mind you, but it would be a BIG deal if they thought any hanky-panky were occurring with the escrow account), a licensed attorney to perform the due dilligence on the domain name and the domain name seller, and a certified public accountant to evaluate the purchase transaction. Yes, it might not go through for a host of reasons (e.g. the domain _is_ stolen), but it takes the guess work and stress totally out of the equation for the client.

 

[murrayd77]

Escrow & Moneybooker is good. I never tried moneybooker but had experience with Escrow. Its good and easy to transfer money. But before that check with the domain name details and go for payment.

-- Dave.