How to receive paymente for sold domain

funkymozi

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• Jan 30, 2013

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Hey guys, I just received an offer for one of my domains. This is my first domain i would be selling and have to idea on what the proper procedures for receiving payments are. I had my domain lsited on sedo and the guy wanting to purchase contacted me directly, I gave him a price and he agreed. No negotiating or anything which to me makes it seem a little fishy. What procedures should I take in order to avoid getting scammed.

 

ahiddenman

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Dec 11, 2010

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• Jan 30, 2013

• #2

Escrow would be your best bet (Safest for both parties) or even Western Union!

 

funkymozi

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Is there any risk on taking the direct bank deposit route? Once the payment is made can the buyer pull out and request a deposit cancellation?

 

meathead1234

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Sep 24, 2008

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• Jan 30, 2013

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Use Escrow.com. Sedo also have an Escrow system but it's a bit more expensive.

Do NOT accept any other form of payment (wire, western union etc.) unless they pay BEFORE you send the domain. Whatever you do - don't send the domain before getting paid. You will get scammed and you will come back here complaining...

 

funkymozi

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• Jan 30, 2013

• #5

Thanks for the help guys.

 

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Fartmaster

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• Jan 31, 2013

• #6

I would go the route of escrow.com also, been there done that, it is secure.

 

funkymozi

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• Jan 31, 2013

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It looks like this guy is a scammer. Now he wants me to 'order' a professional appraisal.

 

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dragonno

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Dec 19, 2012

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• Jan 31, 2013

• #8

Tell him he can do that at Sedo himself.

 

funkymozi

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• Jan 31, 2013

• #9

Thats what i did, just told him to place a bet on sedo if he was interested. Bastard

 

meathead1234

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• Jan 31, 2013

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funkymozi said:

It looks like this guy is a scammer. Now he wants me to 'order' a professional appraisal.

Click to expand...

Definitely a scam

 

funkymozi

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• Jan 31, 2013

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just so that others dont waste this are the personal details in the email: David Rapoport

CEO

Total Hosting Solutions Inc.

 

izkech

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• Jan 31, 2013

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And he own the professionnal apraisal service he is going to suggest you to use..and pay him the fees..scamer !!