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Selling a domain via PayPal?

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  • 01-11-2011 4:33am
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    iMax
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    Have had an unsolicited offer for a domain I own & the offer is for over $1000.

    Would I be ok taking payment via PayPal & what are the fees likely to be?


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    mneylon
    Registered Users Posts: 7,739 ✭✭✭mneylon


    I'd be more concerned about the overall transaction ie. at what point is the money going to be sent to you?

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    iMax
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    In advance.


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    business bloomer
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    iMax wrote: »
    Have had an unsolicited offer for a domain I own & the offer is for over $1000.

    Would I be ok taking payment via PayPal & what are the fees likely to be?

    PayPal will get 35cents + 3.4% - that is 34.35euro in total.


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    iMax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭iMax


    Guess I'll be asking for PayPal gift then :)


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    The Apprentice
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    Dont do it..

    Escrow or nothing, i have friends who were ripped off doing this.. Getting a chargeback then for goods not delivered is where i see you getting ripped off :(

    U can complain all you want but once the transfer goes through theres nothing you can do from your end either Unless its via escrow.. escrow is around the 50 quid anyway.

    Its Technically electronic goods, u have no proof of delivery.. remember this.


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    Shzm
    Registered Users Posts: 947 ✭✭✭Shzm


    Do NOT do this with Paypal. Escrow all the way.


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    Dimaer
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    If it is not going from person you know, use escrow.com or sedo.com for domain sales.
    If he is willing to pay this price it should not be a problem to use on of those for buyer.
    Otherwise you are dealing with high chance of chargeback after domain transfer is done.


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    condra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,849 ✭✭✭condra


    Another vote for escrow. Don't be a sucker!


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    iMax
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    Update: Went a little slower than I thought it would due to the buyer taking his tie, but escrow cheque arrived this morning. Very happy :)


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    The Apprentice
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    Great stuff !!!!


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    Compton
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    great. you could have also taken bank transfer. easiest, and safest.


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    condra
    Registered Users Posts: 3,849 ✭✭✭condra


    can you tell us the domain name now? :D


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    The Apprentice
    Registered Users Posts: 1,130 ✭✭✭The Apprentice


    shblob wrote: »
    great. you could have also taken bank transfer. easiest, and safest.


    For him not the buyer..

    As a buyer yourself would u send money and then wait for a website ??


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    Compton
    Registered Users Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    No. Tbh I wouldn't ever buy a domain like that. Neither would I buy one with paypal or escrow.


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    The Apprentice
    Registered Users Posts: 1,130 ✭✭✭The Apprentice


    Well thats fair but take the advice from people that do own and sell domains ..

    Escrow is the ONLY way to go that gives both buyer and seller protection .. If your either and pick and choose you run the risk of getting ripped off..

    Your choice


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