please help!!

leandraweb · 15-05-2008, 12:35:01 PM

ok here goes,
My husband and I own ppi.org.uk and we have just been offered over �3000 for it. Is that a good amount?
we are having lots of problems with the purchaser who clearly states in their terms of sale agreement that they shall pay the full amount and give us 2 days to change the details of the domain over to them, however they offered to send a part payment via bacs to an account (which unfortuneately was closed by bank as they thought it dormant) which is in the process of bouncing back, i know confusing. However they wanted us to change the http settings which we have done they have already placed a website on this page although technically we still own the domain without any monies changing hands. they have suggested that we collect a cheque from their offices and deal with the said nominet forms then and there however I am very dubious about cheques and them being rubbery (bouncing). I have been advised that we should not exchange any details until full funds have been recieved and cleared in account.
Does anyone have any suggestions???
Should we just sell it on the open market via a good company like sedo?
Are there scammers out there doing this kind of thing and has anyone heard of Cybernet media the company trying to purchase it?

rob · 15-05-2008, 12:44:11 PM

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Originally Posted by leandraweb

ok here goes,
My husband and I own ppi.org.uk and we have just been offered over �3000 for it. Is that a good amount?

Yes.

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we are having lots of problems with the purchaser who clearly states in their terms of sale agreement that they shall pay the full amount and give us 2 days to change the details of the domain over to them, however they offered to send a part payment via bacs to an account (which unfortuneately was closed by bank as they thought it dormant) which is in the process of bouncing back, i know confusing. However they wanted us to change the http settings which we have done they have already placed a website on this page although technically we still own the domain without any monies changing hands. they have suggested that we collect a cheque from their offices and deal with the said nominet forms then and there however I am very dubious about cheques and them being rubbery (bouncing).

I would suggest bankers draft, chaps or the like could be organised in a similar manner. Paper forms take time to process by Nominet so if the cheque did bounce, it would be possible to 'stop' the transfer.

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I have been advised that we should not exchange any details until full funds have been recieved and cleared in account.
Does anyone have any suggestions???

Flip it over, they are in a similar position, ie. why give you �3k with nothing in return

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Should we just sell it on the open market via a good company like sedo?

If that name was listed on sedo tomorrow for �3k I would be pretty sure there would not be any other bidders. Sedo would take 10% for the work you are doing to sort the deal out, if not less

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Are there scammers out there doing this kind of thing and has anyone heard of Cybernet media the company trying to purchase it?

Not sure but sounds legit if they are already paying �1.5k upfront, and no.

Cheers,
Rob.

leandraweb · 15-05-2008, 12:48:19 PM

thanks maybe i am just concerned about trusting people i appreciate your comments though and will suggest chaps etc
we have suggested a bankers draft with no reaction as yet however we are gonna wait as in no hurry, until their bacs transfer has bounced back to them we have also offered to send all details to nominet via registered post etc and have a signed form stating terms of business etc. sooo technical lol
Surely they should not have put a site on the domain without full transaction though or am i being petty?

mojoco · 15-05-2008, 12:53:41 PM

use Escrow.com

admin · 15-05-2008, 01:37:18 PM

You won't get a better price for the name IMO, take it and run.

I agree, use a 3rd party Escrow service, either Escrow or I think Sedo can do this too.

It will cost you money but at least you will have a safe transaction.

Admin

paulc · 15-05-2008, 02:11:35 PM

That's a fantastic price for a 3 letter .org.uk - I would certainly take the cash.

tmsdomreg · 15-05-2008, 02:14:41 PM

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Originally Posted by leandraweb

... and has anyone heard of Cybernet media the company trying to purchase it?

There's a Cybernet Media Ltd in Manchester (Googled), head office Nelson, Lancashire:

cybernetmedia .co.uk

Peter

mat · 15-05-2008, 02:44:06 PM

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leandraweb · 15-05-2008, 06:21:32 PM

have been lucky we chose the name 10 years ago for our paranormal group who is phoenix paranormal investigators we were just lucky that ppi also stands for payment protection insurance a big buzz word in finance at the moment. I agree that 3k seems alot for a org.uk but hey thats what they wanna pay i say hoorah all the way to the bank. also managed to get phxi.co.uk now which is gr8 as phx is the abbreviation for phoenix so quite happy all in all, just gonna take my time and ensure all payments are made and to keep them happy just ensure that all is done above board. Sorry to be so suspicious but not everyday that someone calls you and offers u that kinda cash for nowt.

have checked out cybernet media not a bad reputation however renowned for spamming!!

retired_member16 · 16-05-2008, 12:22:30 AM

Take their cheque and give them the signed transfer forms, however dont provide the requred ID, informing them that you will send to Nominet directly.

Cash the cheque and wait for it to clear.

Wait for Nominet to email for the ID, if the cash is in the bank, then send over the ID.

If the cheque bounces, dont send the ID, tell Nominet to cancel the transfer.

Thats the way I do all my transfers.

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leandraweb Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	please help!! ok here goes, My husband and I own ppi.org.uk and we have just been offered over �3000 for it. Is that a good amount? we are having lots of problems with the purchaser who clearly states in their terms of sale agreement that they shall pay the full amount and give us 2 days to change the details of the domain over to them, however they offered to send a part payment via bacs to an account (which unfortuneately was closed by bank as they thought it dormant) which is in the process of bouncing back, i know confusing. However they wanted us to change the http settings which we have done they have already placed a website on this page although technically we still own the domain without any monies changing hands. they have suggested that we collect a cheque from their offices and deal with the said nominet forms then and there however I am very dubious about cheques and them being rubbery (bouncing). I have been advised that we should not exchange any details until full funds have been recieved and cleared in account. Does anyone have any suggestions??? Should we just sell it on the open market via a good company like sedo? Are there scammers out there doing this kind of thing and has anyone heard of Cybernet media the company trying to purchase it?

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admin Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,601 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	You won't get a better price for the name IMO, take it and run. I agree, use a 3rd party Escrow service, either Escrow or I think Sedo can do this too. It will cost you money but at least you will have a safe transaction. Admin __________________ Domain Appraisal \| Domain Scripts \| Domain Software\| link to Acorn Domains

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mat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 3,328 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 40)	............ (deleted comment due to skimreading ) Last edited by mat; 15-05-2008 at 02:46:11 PM.

15-05-2008, 06:21:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
leandraweb Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	many thanx have been lucky we chose the name 10 years ago for our paranormal group who is phoenix paranormal investigators we were just lucky that ppi also stands for payment protection insurance a big buzz word in finance at the moment. I agree that 3k seems alot for a org.uk but hey thats what they wanna pay i say hoorah all the way to the bank. also managed to get phxi.co.uk now which is gr8 as phx is the abbreviation for phoenix so quite happy all in all, just gonna take my time and ensure all payments are made and to keep them happy just ensure that all is done above board. Sorry to be so suspicious but not everyday that someone calls you and offers u that kinda cash for nowt. have checked out cybernet media not a bad reputation however renowned for spamming!!

15-05-2008, 12:48:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
leandraweb Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	thanks maybe i am just concerned about trusting people i appreciate your comments though and will suggest chaps etc we have suggested a bankers draft with no reaction as yet however we are gonna wait as in no hurry, until their bacs transfer has bounced back to them we have also offered to send all details to nominet via registered post etc and have a signed form stating terms of business etc. sooo technical lol Surely they should not have put a site on the domain without full transaction though or am i being petty?

15-05-2008, 12:53:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
mojoco Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 800 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 65)	use Escrow.com

16-05-2008, 12:22:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
retired_member16 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,696 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 39)	Take their cheque and give them the signed transfer forms, however dont provide the requred ID, informing them that you will send to Nominet directly. Cash the cheque and wait for it to clear. Wait for Nominet to email for the ID, if the cash is in the bank, then send over the ID. If the cheque bounces, dont send the ID, tell Nominet to cancel the transfer. Thats the way I do all my transfers.

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