Paying a domain with paypal, money back garantee? - GoFuckYourself.com

Jack Sparrow · 02-10-2010, 03:12 AM

Im going to pay someone for a domain, upfront, with paypal.

How long do i have to get my money back if the guy doesnt transfer me the domain?
What steps should i take to make sure im not working with a scammer beforehand?

Thanks.

Arnox · 02-10-2010, 03:20 AM

I'd suggest you contact Paypal before hand. Simply email them proof of the domain name you're buying (from the email address of the person you're sending money to) and if he doesn't push the domain you should have more than enough evidence to get your money back.

It's pretty logical and simple, plus I don't think Paypal is going to say that there isn't enough grounds for a refund.

paymeback · 02-10-2010, 04:12 AM

Google his nickname and paypal email, check how old the account is if its business/premier and number of successful transactions. If you want to go further and feel more secure pay for a escrow service.

CYF · 02-10-2010, 02:36 PM

paying for domains with paypal is kind of risky, paypal doesn't do buyer protection for virtual goods

LiveDose · 02-10-2010, 02:46 PM

Very risky. Even accepting payment for a domain through Paypal is risky in the event the person is using a hacked or fraudulent account.

I would use www.escrow.com.

HandballJim · 02-10-2010, 02:49 PM

if it is adult I hear paypal does not like it.

I think you have 30-45 days to charge back. If he is on these boards ask him for some references...

I make people send me a detailed invoice to my paypal account...then I pay using this.

brassmonkey · 02-10-2010, 02:51 PM

i was told it has 2 be tangable goods to be protected

gwidomains · 02-10-2010, 02:59 PM

escrow.com is incredibly cheap to use.
You can probably use paypal and get away with it ... it depends on the size of the transaction imho.

You can pay using paypal on escrow.com

My general rule is this <500 use paypal. >500 and a random individual i use escrow.com

Steps to take -- make sure the person actually owns the domain you want, and further that they have given you valid contact information that is consistent with linkedin/xing/facebook/whois/ and other information.

Since I mostly buy domains, I generally research the person on linkedin/xing/facebook/whois to ensure they are a real person -- after that it depends on whether you want to spend the money for escrow or not.

HandballJim · 02-10-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gwidomains

escrow.com is incredibly cheap to use.
You can probably use paypal and get away with it ... it depends on the size of the transaction imho.

You can pay using paypal on escrow.com

My general rule is this <500 use paypal. >500 and a random individual i use escrow.com

Steps to take -- make sure the person actually owns the domain you want, and further that they have given you valid contact information that is consistent with linkedin/xing/facebook/whois/ and other information.

Since I mostly buy domains, I generally research the person on linkedin/xing/facebook/whois to ensure they are a real person -- after that it depends on whether you want to spend the money for escrow or not.

you can start your own service to help buyers and sellers make sure the other party is legit.

In my opinion buyers have the advantage using paypal...since they can charge back funds...in which the seller can lose the domain name and the funds.

The last 2 times I spent over 1k on domains I used moniker escrow paying with a cc and the 2nd time I used paypal since the person was a well known domainer in the industry. The most I spent on a domain selling on GFY was $425 for a tube domain...used paypal.
You also need to be careful who you give your domain registers account # to...your giving away half the security.

CPimp · 02-10-2010, 07:40 PM

I dont know why you wouldn't have the domain pushed before you pay unless you're a scammer yourself. I wouldn't risk any amount of money in a transfer like that unless someone has a mark-less reputation when it comes to transactions, etc.

02-10-2010, 03:12 AM	#1
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Arnox Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Radelaide Posts: 2,160	I'd suggest you contact Paypal before hand. Simply email them proof of the domain name you're buying (from the email address of the person you're sending money to) and if he doesn't push the domain you should have more than enough evidence to get your money back. It's pretty logical and simple, plus I don't think Paypal is going to say that there isn't enough grounds for a refund. __________________ Need Text? X Copywriters \| Adult Writing Service - [email protected]

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LiveDose Show Yer Tits! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere Out there... Posts: 25,792	Very risky. Even accepting payment for a domain through Paypal is risky in the event the person is using a hacked or fraudulent account. I would use www.escrow.com. __________________ Scammer Alert: acer19 acer [email protected] [email protected] Money stolen using PayPal

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HandballJim Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 4,024	if it is adult I hear paypal does not like it. I think you have 30-45 days to charge back. If he is on these boards ask him for some references... I make people send me a detailed invoice to my paypal account...then I pay using this. __________________ HOW I MAKE LOTS OF $$$ Last edited by HandballJim; 02-10-2010 at 02:51 PM..

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gwidomains Confirmed User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 426	escrow.com is incredibly cheap to use. You can probably use paypal and get away with it ... it depends on the size of the transaction imho. You can pay using paypal on escrow.com My general rule is this <500 use paypal. >500 and a random individual i use escrow.com Steps to take -- make sure the person actually owns the domain you want, and further that they have given you valid contact information that is consistent with linkedin/xing/facebook/whois/ and other information. Since I mostly buy domains, I generally research the person on linkedin/xing/facebook/whois to ensure they are a real person -- after that it depends on whether you want to spend the money for escrow or not. Last edited by gwidomains; 02-10-2010 at 03:05 PM..

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CPimp Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,346	I dont know why you wouldn't have the domain pushed before you pay unless you're a scammer yourself. I wouldn't risk any amount of money in a transfer like that unless someone has a mark-less reputation when it comes to transactions, etc. __________________ three 997 three 55 three 1 ← That's my ICQ. Contact me there. Thanks.