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Sly · 09-28-2005, 06:02 PM

I worked out a deal to buy someone's site. Now we're having a problem working out the actual trade agreements. We already agreed on the money, now we need to swap it.

I offered to pay 50% upfront and the other 50% after the site is in my possession but the other party wasn't comfortable with that. I then suggested Escrow, but the other party isn't comfortable with that either.

Are there any other options/solutions we're not thinking of? Any ideas would be appreciated.

sonofsam · 09-28-2005, 06:03 PM

escrow.com is the safest for both of you, if hes refusing to accept escrow i would be a little worried

Ice · 09-28-2005, 06:05 PM

I think 50% up front is fair...

Anytime I have bought sites/domains I have never had an issue. But I have always dealt with people I trust so that has never been a problem. I don't see why they wouldn't be comfortable with half now and half when you get the site unless they are up to something.

How well do you know the person. I ask because if they know you at all they wouldn't be worried about you screwing them over... your reputation speaks for itself.

beemk · 09-28-2005, 06:06 PM

do they post on gfy? i'm sure several people on here can vouch for your honesty. i've done lots of business with sly and hes the last person that would be unfair or try to scam anyone.

Jace · 09-28-2005, 06:07 PM

wow, if they won't do it with escrow, i would be REALLY worried

Sly · 09-28-2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by iceicebaby

I think 50% up front is fair...

Anytime I have bought sites/domains I have never had an issue. But I have always dealt with people I trust so that has never been a problem. I don't see why they wouldn't be comfortable with half now and half when you get the site unless they are up to something.

How well do you know the person. I ask because if they know you at all they wouldn't be worried about you screwing them over... your reputation speaks for itself.

If I knew this person, this wouldn't even be an issue. This is someone I have never dealt with or spoke with before. If he can provide me with references, I'll ease up some though I do think I am being quite fair.

Ice · 09-28-2005, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

If I knew this person, this wouldn't even be an issue. This is someone I have never dealt with or spoke with before. If he can provide me with references, I'll ease up some though I do think I am being quite fair.

Be careful man... if he doesn't want to go the escrow route I would be careful

sternyduke · 09-28-2005, 10:14 PM

i just did a 50% down deal yesterday and it was surprisingly a smooth transaction. Escrow.com was our first choice but they do not handle transactions in Arizona yet. I think escrow is the best when conducting any kind of money deal, weird that they other party wouldn't.

sandman! · 09-28-2005, 10:22 PM

i allways take 100% upfront if you dont trust me oh well you dont need to buy from me.

KRL · 09-28-2005, 10:27 PM

I can help you guys out Sly. I've done a lot of deals like this. Either myself or my attorney can handle the simultaneous closing for you.

tapatio · 09-28-2005, 10:32 PM

I want to buy some sites. Anyone selling?

JD · 09-28-2005, 10:37 PM

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Thomas1007 · 09-28-2005, 10:38 PM

If the domain/site has any value I would be damn sure to use escrow.
If the other part is "nervous" about that... walk way.

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09-28-2005, 06:02 PM	#1
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,365	Best way to buy/sell/transfer a site? I worked out a deal to buy someone's site. Now we're having a problem working out the actual trade agreements. We already agreed on the money, now we need to swap it. I offered to pay 50% upfront and the other 50% after the site is in my possession but the other party wasn't comfortable with that. I then suggested Escrow, but the other party isn't comfortable with that either. Are there any other options/solutions we're not thinking of? Any ideas would be appreciated. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

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09-28-2005, 06:05 PM	#3
Ice Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny California Posts: 26,053	I think 50% up front is fair... Anytime I have bought sites/domains I have never had an issue. But I have always dealt with people I trust so that has never been a problem. I don't see why they wouldn't be comfortable with half now and half when you get the site unless they are up to something. How well do you know the person. I ask because if they know you at all they wouldn't be worried about you screwing them over... your reputation speaks for itself. __________________ icq 1904905

09-28-2005, 06:06 PM	#4
beemk CLICK HERE Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 20,829	do they post on gfy? i'm sure several people on here can vouch for your honesty. i've done lots of business with sly and hes the last person that would be unfair or try to scam anyone. __________________ I host with Vacares

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Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	wow, if they won't do it with escrow, i would be REALLY worried

09-28-2005, 10:14 PM	#8
sternyduke Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: scottsdale Posts: 1,082	i just did a 50% down deal yesterday and it was surprisingly a smooth transaction. Escrow.com was our first choice but they do not handle transactions in Arizona yet. I think escrow is the best when conducting any kind of money deal, weird that they other party wouldn't.

09-28-2005, 10:27 PM	#10
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09-28-2005, 10:32 PM	#11
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09-28-2005, 10:38 PM	#13
Thomas1007 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: BC Canada Posts: 5,542	If the domain/site has any value I would be damn sure to use escrow. If the other part is "nervous" about that... walk way. and for the last post I have a few small domains for sale. domains facialcollege isnt for sale on the list but i've been too lazy to remove it. domains only, make offers. __________________ BUY THIS SPOT CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS Contact Email