Escrow for domain trades?

[randomo]

I've agreed to trade one domain for another, but the other guy (not a member here) wants me to push first, and I want him to push first. Is there a reliable escrow service that can handle this type of non-money deal? Thanks.

[Gerry]

I've agreed to trade one domain for another, but the other guy (not a member here) wants me to push first, and I want him to push first. Is there a reliable escrow service that can handle this type of non-money deal? Thanks.

Depending on the location of the domains, you could ask a third party to accept each and then push once both are submitted.

Perhaps contact Rockerfeller with EscrowDNS about being the third party.

[stewie]

one thing you could do is buy his domain for min amount and he buys yours for the same min amount to keep fees low... then use Moniker to do both transactions at the same time.

just a thought.


or if you both had a common trusted person you both knew he could hold the domains then push them.

[jrzeygirl]

I've agreed to trade one domain for another, but the other guy (not a member here) wants me to push first, and I want him to push first. Is there a reliable escrow service that can handle this type of non-money deal? Thanks.

Moniker escrow!

[Gerry]

Moniker escrow!

well, there's a solid answer from a trusted source...and face!

[jrzeygirl]

well, there's a solid answer from a trusted source...and face!

MUAH!

Happy Holidays Doc Com!

[DomainName]

Moniker escrow!

What are the fees for such transactions, since there is no monetary value taking place?

[jrzeygirl]

What are the fees for such transactions, since there is no monetary value taking place?

It depends on the $ of the sale. Using our escrow services provide safe protection for both buyer and seller.

Hit me up via email if you any additional specific questions.

[Bashar]

registrars should offer such service free of charge for their customers just to gain their trust

maybe i should start offering it to my customers

[Acro]

"When the push comes to shove, use Moniker!"

[dmyre]

I'm surprised that this isn't readily available...

[Johnn]

Both parties can push the names to my account.
I will wait for 3 days and push them back.
Check with Moniker how much they charge you and my fees would be 50% less.

I will use the fees to take Bari to dinner (strictly business).

[Acro]

John, ever wondered what happens if one of the domains is stolen?

[Johnn]

I know you will ask me the question.

That's why I wait 3 days for both parties to check as I am only the "pusher" and not responsible for stolen names.

[Acro]

But the 3 day window does not absolve you from your role in the event of a domain being stolen.

That's why escrow services need certification.

[randomo]

I know you will ask me the question.

That's why I wait 3 days for both parties to check as I am only the "pusher" and not responsible for stolen names.

Well, a Google search didn't turn up anything about the other guy's domain being stolen ... and I know mine isn't!

Since he's not a member here, I don't know that he'd be any happier to push the domain to you than to me. But thanks for the offer. I've emailed him to offer an escrow option; I'll see what he says.

-Dave

[Acro]

I've been asked *many* times to trade domains, it's my prerogative not to do it.

[Johnn]

You guys take it seriously!
I was only teasing Bari by trying to steal her service.
I am well aware of the complexity and responsibilities from an Escrow company.

[jrzeygirl]

Both parties can push the names to my account.
I will wait for 3 days and push them back.
Check with Moniker how much they charge you and my fees would be 50% less.

I will use the fees to take Bari to dinner (strictly business).

LOL! I look forward to our "business" dinner Johnn!

[mmerlin]

What is the lowest cost escrow service out there?

Surely a bit of an untapped niche (low cost escrow) and it could be mostly automated.

Here's a question I don't know the answer to: How much responsibility do escrow.com sedo moniker etc take on in their escrow contracts / terms of service agreements, e.g. as far as taking any responsibility for escrowing a stolen domain?

Probably zero to none I expect. Whoever pays a lawyer to write a contract wants maximum protection for their own business.