developdomains

ive been shafted twice now by d*******s on ebay who don't understand the f*****g concept on how domain names are transferred (.co.uk)

bought 1 just after xmas, enchantments.co.uk. seller had on a 99p start and i got it for a tenner. after 7 EMAILS he finally changed the IPS tag for me. But after I sent him an email asking him complete the attached Nominet transfer form, he disappered. 2 weeks later I started a complaint within ebays system, which notified him that I wasn't happy.

Next thing I know, was that I get an email from the seller, saying "Do you really think you are going to get your forms now?", no name, just that. 2 minutes later, 138 emails from a website which promotes email lists, he f*****g spammed my email address.

Seller then requested the transfer form in .doc format, cos he couldnt be arsed to downlaod adobe (to which I pointed out was free)

still waiting, ebay haven't responded to my emails, they are useless. can i go to nominet about this?

So, just when i thought that it was a one off experience, i bought radioark.co.uk/radio-ark.co.uk of ebay last week. It has history, so for a tenner, yes a tenner i thought it was worth a punt. Paid via paypal and seller changed the tag.

This morning I have come to work, and recieve an email from the seller saying that he has refunded my PayPal payment as he can no longer complete the transaction. I even paid an extra 60p to cover the cost of postage for him to transfer the 2 .co.uk to me!

I have emailed him back this morning asking why, and saying that I now have control over the names. Can I go to Nominet about this?

I bought both names fair and square and paid for them using PayPal. I presume that the seller of radioark must of had a better offer after the sale had ended, what are my standings legally with Nom on this?

I have bought other names off ebay before (from firestars, fc domains) who of course know what they are doing. But this little episode has made me think about doing it again.

DON'T BUY DOMAINS OFF EBAY UNLESS YOU KNOW WHO YOU'RE BUYING FROM!!!!

Any help/advice whould be much appreciated!

cheers
Justin

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retired_member6

You've got the address, pay a visit and chin him or do the sensible thing and go to the small claims court and get what you now own into your possession correctly. Small claims court is the best option. And sue ebay as well, these big companies don't half get worried over little things like being sued.

Cheers
Lee

den

I am quite sure they have deeper pockets than the likes of me and you.
eBay always have the usual get out clause of "we are just a venue, its not our fault, etc"

Small claims court - www.moneyclaim.gov.uk is the best bet.

deconstruction

you could try to drs them.

i am not sure if it would work in this case, but can do.

you just need to word the drs right, so they dont reject it

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i4v.net

dont get me started on ebay!

i will never sell a domain again - to many newbs who dont understand the transfer.

ive had payment but cant transfer becuse the mong wont give his details and has dissapeared of the face of the earth - and you cant moan or u risk getting neg feedback over £20!

its almost like being held to ransom..

developdomains

thanks all for your replies, decided to do the small claims court thing.

well, first I am going to send a recorded letter to them telling them that if they do not complete the forms and post them back to me I will go to small claims court...................

i4v - I actually emailed ebay to ask them to put a message on the screen that when someone submits a new advert for a .co.uk, the message tells them about how a .co.uk transfer is done and how much it costs.

I heard nothing from them

but there again should i really expect a response from them when they are a multi million dollar company..............nah dont think so

i will let u know wot happens

cheers again

Justin

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FreetimersInter

hey Justin,

how did this turn out ?

Chris

nnh

This is a Nominet problem, why the hell can't it be as easy as a .com. Nominet continues to make it difficult so it can fleece us for more cash!!! £11.75 for an e-mail to say we have changed your name!!!

Oh thank you nominet we are so greatfull!!! Tell me again why we put up with this??

I'm dealing with an ebay muppet now, says he has sold nearly 200 and never had to do any paperwork!!! God help the 200!!

Hey numptynet thats £2350 your missing!!!

I'm just going to let it go...I really don't need it...pass me a drink...

disruptive

send the boyz round.....

find out the address and pay a surprise visit. Stand in the doorway with your nominet forms and "half brick 'arry", "kneecap O'Neil" and ask politely...

I find this approach never fails.

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geez all that to transfer .co.uk you just change the tag.. thats all.. surely..

suppose different registars etc..