Ask HN: How to handle escrow for $1200 domain+source code transfer?
I am buying a website for $1200 (Domain plus source code) in analytics Saas space.Any ideas how I should handle the transfer? I have not met the guy before, its all over the internet. (Fingers crossed!)
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I did this once, when I sold a domain for $1K. I had the guy paypal me $500, I transferred the domain, then he paypal'd me the other $500. I didn't really feel like dealing with any third parties and the guy seemed honest. Obviously, YMMV.
Do you have enough detail on the seller's personal identity? Usually long time account on linkedin, github and a reputable job would be enough.
I would escrow it, split the escrow fee.
top Google result for "escrow" looks like what you want
or convince the seller to sell it on the darkwebs /s