Paying for a website - my rights / chioces

Discussion in 'Payment Processing' started by m0nkeymafia, Dec 28, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hello All

    I want to buy a website off Flippa but am unsure what the best way to pay for it is. The website should cost less than $2000 and so I want to be protected in case the seller cons me.

    He says he accepts paypal or escrow or bank transfer but not sure what option to choose.

    Paypal is the easiest but obviously gives me no protection if I don;t actually receive the domain - or does it? Can I get a refund if I never received the site? If so how do I go about this - do I have to ensure I select that the payment is for Goods or Digital goods etc?

    Escrow would be my preferred choice but I am looking at over $50 in fees to use that, which I'd rather not do.

    Any advice would be great, thanks
     
    m0nkeymafia, Dec 28, 2009 IP
  2. chandan123

    chandan123 Prominent Member

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    use escrow that is best solution. paypal option can screw if the sales went bad
     
    chandan123, Dec 28, 2009 IP
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    checkblog Well-Known Member

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    Use escrow, it is best but you need to pay their high fees.
     
    checkblog, Dec 28, 2009 IP
  4. m0nkeymafia

    m0nkeymafia Well-Known Member

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    Is $50 really worth it for escrow?
    If I pay via Paypal but on a credit card, and I don't receive the goods, then will my credit card issuer protect me? I think they will won't they?

    Thanks
     
    m0nkeymafia, Dec 28, 2009 IP
  5. chandan123

    chandan123 Prominent Member

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    that you need to decide depending on the site

    this could lead to some paypal problem as you are breaking paypal tos
     
    chandan123, Dec 28, 2009 IP
  6. Karolee

    Karolee Peon

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    agree with you
     
    Karolee, Dec 28, 2009 IP