Problem with domain buyer...

devolution · 15-11-2008, 09:49:36 PM

Hi all,

Just want to field opinions on how to get someone to pay monies owed over a domain. Domain in question was agree & sold in June/July, I receive half of payment, sent forms over etc., domain was transferred in end of July/start of August, yet to receive the rest.

It was only for 600 total, so not a big deal but all the money helps right now especially with this dreadful exchange rate & economy.

My 'problem' is that either I'm too soft or I'll go in with all guns blazing...
I've already sent 2 messages last week, politely asking that payment be made... I have a feeling they are playing me around saying "Oh I thought I sent payment"...

Suggestions guys?

admin · 16-11-2008, 09:36:37 AM

Write to them again declaring a deadline in say a weeks time, after which you will seek to recover the money through the small claims court.

If you have their address, send it as a letter as formal notification of your intent to take action, that may have more impact than just another email.

Admin

firestars · 16-11-2008, 10:57:58 AM

Go see them and batter it out of them.

Are they near me? I will go get for 10%

argonaut · 21-11-2008, 01:04:29 PM

I would write by recorded delivery restating the terms of the sale as you understood them to be (include copies of the contract/ emails that confirm these terms), and require the buyer to pay within x days. State that their only legal options are either to pay, or contradict the terms of sale by providing written evidence to the contrary. Say that you will begin a small claims court action to recover both the sum outstanding AND your legal costs (emphasise the costs part and refer to also claiming monies for your time, and that in total the costs component will likely be more than the sum outstanding), and include a copy of the court claim form to show knowledge of the procedure. Write in a tone that suggests you have used the court successfully before and are quite familiar with the process.

woopwoop · 21-11-2008, 02:15:47 PM

I'd try not to transfer until you have all the money - then you have nothing to lose.
In this situation I'd try and get them on the phone - difficult to make an excuse when you have them in person.

If you think that they might say 'oh I thought I sent payment' then that sounds a bit positive to me, like at least you'll get your money in the end (and they haven't done a runner!

I'd definitely try and speak to them on the phone first - if no luck then threaten court stuff, but there also is the chance that they just forgot and are away from email. Other wise Firestars debt collection service doesn't sound bad, only 10%.

aZooZa · 03-12-2008, 04:28:58 PM

If you have been duped, as I have recently, then one answer would be to start a Wordpress site, with the offender's name and detail in the URL, and 'name and shame' there. Although it's great to be made aware of scammers on a forum like this, it's difficult for the forum management to carry the potential liability. But don't wait six months like I've had to!

Or go the Firestars route

devolution · 04-12-2008, 09:47:28 PM

Update - he finally paid at the last moment... So this one's resolved luckily... But in future, no more half/half payments!

admin · 06-12-2008, 01:24:04 PM

Nice one Dev, glad to see you got the conclusion you wanted.

15-11-2008, 09:49:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
devolution Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 758 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 6)	Problem with domain buyer... Hi all, Just want to field opinions on how to get someone to pay monies owed over a domain. Domain in question was agree & sold in June/July, I receive half of payment, sent forms over etc., domain was transferred in end of July/start of August, yet to receive the rest. It was only for 600 total, so not a big deal but all the money helps right now especially with this dreadful exchange rate & economy. My 'problem' is that either I'm too soft or I'll go in with all guns blazing... I've already sent 2 messages last week, politely asking that payment be made... I have a feeling they are playing me around saying "Oh I thought I sent payment"... Suggestions guys? __________________ Champange.co.uk \| Music.co.ltd.uk \| Domains.co.ltd.uk \| Search.co.ltd.uk eGPS.co.uk - cheap GPS! \| MobileConnection.co.uk - bargain phones & FREE LAPTOPS!!

16-11-2008, 09:36:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7,190 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Write to them again declaring a deadline in say a weeks time, after which you will seek to recover the money through the small claims court. If you have their address, send it as a letter as formal notification of your intent to take action, that may have more impact than just another email. Admin __________________ 9p Domains \| Domain Appraisal \| Droplists \| Domain Brokerage \| Find Valuable Domains \| Link to us \| Domain Software New to UK Domain Names? - Go Here \| Diet \| Domain Transfers \| Domain Auctions Make more money from your Domain Names with SedoPro - PM for a free activation code!

21-11-2008, 02:15:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
woopwoop Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 988 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 6)	I'd try not to transfer until you have all the money - then you have nothing to lose. In this situation I'd try and get them on the phone - difficult to make an excuse when you have them in person. If you think that they might say 'oh I thought I sent payment' then that sounds a bit positive to me, like at least you'll get your money in the end (and they haven't done a runner! I'd definitely try and speak to them on the phone first - if no luck then threaten court stuff, but there also is the chance that they just forgot and are away from email. Other wise Firestars debt collection service doesn't sound bad, only 10%. __________________ Twitter: MATPAC \| Morecambe London Student Forums Student Books London Universities UK promotions agencies

03-12-2008, 04:28:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
aZooZa Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,499 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 23)	If you have been duped, as I have recently, then one answer would be to start a Wordpress site, with the offender's name and detail in the URL, and 'name and shame' there. Although it's great to be made aware of scammers on a forum like this, it's difficult for the forum management to carry the potential liability. But don't wait six months like I've had to! Or go the Firestars route __________________ UK Drop Catching Services: Dropsystem.co.uk New! Canadian Drop Catching: Dropping.ca New! MiniSites: NotSoMini

04-12-2008, 09:47:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
devolution Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 758 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 6)	Update - he finally paid at the last moment... So this one's resolved luckily... But in future, no more half/half payments! __________________ Champange.co.uk \| Music.co.ltd.uk \| Domains.co.ltd.uk \| Search.co.ltd.uk eGPS.co.uk - cheap GPS! \| MobileConnection.co.uk - bargain phones & FREE LAPTOPS!!

16-11-2008, 10:57:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
firestars Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Suffolk Posts: 3,260 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 29)	Go see them and batter it out of them. Are they near me? I will go get for 10%

21-11-2008, 01:04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
argonaut Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,002 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	I would write by recorded delivery restating the terms of the sale as you understood them to be (include copies of the contract/ emails that confirm these terms), and require the buyer to pay within x days. State that their only legal options are either to pay, or contradict the terms of sale by providing written evidence to the contrary. Say that you will begin a small claims court action to recover both the sum outstanding AND your legal costs (emphasise the costs part and refer to also claiming monies for your time, and that in total the costs component will likely be more than the sum outstanding), and include a copy of the court claim form to show knowledge of the procedure. Write in a tone that suggests you have used the court successfully before and are quite familiar with the process.

06-12-2008, 01:24:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7,190 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Nice one Dev, glad to see you got the conclusion you wanted. __________________ 9p Domains \| Domain Appraisal \| Droplists \| Domain Brokerage \| Find Valuable Domains \| Link to us \| Domain Software New to UK Domain Names? - Go Here \| Diet \| Domain Transfers \| Domain Auctions Make more money from your Domain Names with SedoPro - PM for a free activation code!

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