Nominet and escrow

[diablo]

Just had a potential buyer come off the phone to Nominet believing that they offer an escrow service for £12.

It's not easy to convince him otherwise, but it did get me thinking how useful it would be if Nominet DID offer an escrow service. They have ultimate control over all UK domains so would be in the ideal position!

 

[sdsinc]

I think Nominet actually do escrow but it is (whois) data escrow...

 

[fozfoz is verified member.]

Just had a potential buyer come off the phone to Nominet believing that they offer an escrow service for £12.

It's not easy to convince him otherwise, but it did get me thinking how useful it would be if Nominet DID offer an escrow service. They have ultimate control over all UK domains so would be in the ideal position!

Under DRS mediation/resolution they do.

 

[sdsinc]

Care to provide more of an explanation of what you mean please?

Sure. A few selected links:
http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/data-escrow
http://www.icann.org/en/resources/registries/ebero
The FAQ: http://www.icann.org/en/resources/registries/ebero/faqs

NB: I understand there are two distinct services: data escrow (whois mainly) and backup registry service.

 

[diablo]

Under DRS mediation/resolution they do.

Not for £12 and not as part of a normal transfer ;-)