Here are the top stories on Domain Name Wire for the past month, as well as podcasts. 1. Edible Arrangements sues to get Edibles.com - The fruit delivery company owns Edible.com and wants the plural version. Perhaps for its new CBD venture. 2. ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
PayPal adds seller protection for domain name transactions
· ServicesPayPal extends intangible goods coverage to sellers, but it might not be easy to make a claim. PayPal has updated its intangible goods coverage for transactions to covers both buyers and sellers of domain names. Previously, PayPal's protection ... Continue Reading8 Comments
That expired domain you bought might come with a PayPal account
· UncategorizedDomains connect to email which connect to...all sorts of things. Domain name investors know that domain names get all sorts of misdirected email. Your .com email address might get email intended for the matching .org domain. The expired domain you ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Beware this PayPal invoice for GoDaddy domains
· Domain RegistrarsScammer is sending PayPal invoices for domain renewals. Fake domain name renewal emails are nothing new, but some aspects of one making the rounds are. A Domain Name Wire reader received a fake renewal notice today. Instead of being sent from the ... Continue Reading13 Comments
Accepting PayPal for domains makes sense but there are risks
· ServicesThere's no seller protection for domains but it makes the buyer more comfortable. I saw that Efty has added the option to accept PayPal payments for domain names listed on its platform. I can see how this could boost sales; PayPal is trusted and much ... Continue Reading9 Comments
PayPal increases fees for international transactions
· ServicesPayPal is increasing two transaction fees next month. Are you a U.S. resident selling a domain name to someone overseas? PayPal is about to be a more expensive option to receive payment. PayPal has updated its user agreement and is raising fees in ... Continue Reading19 Comments
One more sign that PayPal is about to buy Braintree Payments
· UncategorizedBraintree domain names registered. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that PayPal is close to a deal to acquire Braintree Payments. Braintree handles payments for OpenTable, Uber Technologies and Airbnb, among others. If you need more proof that ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Survey: Escrow.com Tops for Big Ticket Domain Name Transactions
· ServicesSurvey shows Escrow.com is leader at facilitating large domain purchases. 34% of respondents in Domain Name Wire's third annual survey said they prefer to use Escrow.com to safely pay for high dollar domain names they buy. Escrow.com is popular ... Continue Reading2 Comments