What if I don’t want to pay for the domain through Saw.com?
At Saw.com, we offer a wide range of payment options, including wire transfers, all major credit cards, local processors, Alipay, cryptocurrency, and more. Our near-perfect Trustpilot rating, over $ 550 million in closed deals, and a team with over 15 years of industry experience demonstrate our track record of trust and success. However, if you prefer a different provider, here are four other payment options we recommend and have successfully worked with MANY times.
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Escrow.com is the industry leader in online escrow services and has been trusted for decades. They’re licensed, bonded, and insured, and have processed over $1 billion in transactions. Their platform is intuitive, and their customer service is responsive, making them a go-to choice for straightforward domain deals.
Pros
- User-friendly platform
- Reasonable fees (e.g. $250 on a $10,000 transaction)
- Strong reputation, licensed in 45+ states
- Offers payment plans (extra fee)
Cons
- Max credit card and PayPal transactions capped at $5,000
- No crypto or virtual bank payments
- They offer basic purchase agreements (not required), but if the transaction gets complex you will need to hire an outside counsel to help make the right changes to it.
Attorney John Berryhill
John Berryhill, Ph.D., Esq., is one of the most respected attorneys in the domain industry. With decades of experience handling domain sales, disputes, trademark registration, and patents, he offers direct legal expertise at pricing comparable to Escrow.com or Escrow.Domains. He’s a particularly strong option for assisting parties in structuring custom and confidential agreements, as well as for larger, more complex transactions, such as those involving the transfer of trademark registrations or other intellectual property assets.
Pros
- Deep domain and IP expertise
- Competitive pricing compared to other platforms
- Excellent for high-value or complex deals
- Can also file trademarks and patents
Cons
- No dedicated online platform
- Better suited for larger transactions ($50,000+)
Escrow.Domains
Escrow.Domains is owned by veteran domain and trademark attorney Stevan Lieberman in Washington, D.C. With over 20 years in the industry, his firm is especially well-suited for transactions that may involve more complexity or legal considerations. Their pricing is competitive with Escrow.com, and they’re more flexible with payment methods.
Pros
- Accepts crypto and virtual bank payments
- More accommodating approval process compared to Escrow.com (In my personal experience)
- Strong expertise in complicated transactions
Cons
- Web interface can be less intuitive
- Extra fees may apply for attorney involvement in complex deals
Sedo
Sedo is one of the oldest and most recognized domain marketplaces, with over 25 years in the business and offices in Germany and Boston. Plus, it is where yours truly got his start sixteen years ago! They offer an “external transfer” service at a discounted rate for deals not conducted on their marketplace, making them a reliable option for standard, vanilla transactions.
Pros
- Well-known brand with a long history
- Simple interface
- Good option for standard domain sales
Cons
- External transfer service is bare-bones
- May push transactions into the full marketplace, with a 15% fee if complexities arise
- No crypto support
- Limited customer service for this product
The long and the short of it is this: if you are going to buy or sell a domain name, you must use a payment provider to serve as a neutral party, protecting your funds and your domain. Each of these services acts like an insurance policy — one worth paying for to ensure you’re protected. If you would rather use one of these options instead of paying Saw.com directly, please let us know. [email protected] . Problems do arise, and if a seller insists on being paid directly or a buyer wants the domain first, you should either use one of these services or run!
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